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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
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NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip

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Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.
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Cloudflare unveils vinext, a Vite-based Next.js rival

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edge computing
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genai
Cloudflare launches vinext, a Vite-powered Next.js alternative promising faster builds, leaner bundles and one-command Workers deployment.
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VAST Data debuts AI tools for safer, smarter agents

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data protection
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physical security
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dlp
VAST Data unveils PolicyEngine and TuningEngine to tighten AI agent governance and continuously fine-tune models for safer deployments.
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Turnitin flags AI surge as students seek feedback, not fakes

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saas
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edutech
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e-learning
Turnitin reports a spike in AI-heavy essays but finds most students use its assistant for real-time feedback, not ready-made assignments.
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Marketers lag on AI tools amid data & trust concerns

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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
Marketers are hesitant to embrace AI as data quality, security fears and skills gaps fuel a widening confidence and adoption divide.
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UiPath secures five spots in G2 2026 Best Software Awards

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cx
UiPath lands five places in G2's 2026 Best Software Awards, spanning AI, development, IT management and global seller categories.
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Qlik rolls out governed agentic AI & MCP for Qlik Cloud

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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
Qlik rolls out agentic AI and an MCP server in Qlik Cloud, linking governed analytics to third-party assistants like Anthropic Claude.
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Immediate launches IX agency for live brand events

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martech
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partner programmes
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social media
Immediate launches IX, a dedicated experiential agency using its live shows and media brands to create bespoke in-person campaigns for advertisers.
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Netskope unveils data lineage tool for AI governance

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firewalls
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data protection
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data analytics
Netskope launches One Data Lineage to map data flows and tighten AI governance, promising clearer audit trails and stronger compliance.
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NeuBird AI hits SRE alert milestone with agentic platform

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private cloud
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devops
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hybrid cloud
NeuBird AI's agentic SRE platform autonomously resolved 230,000 alerts in a year, saving 12,000 hours and USD $1.8 million in costs.
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Britons now thank AI & satnavs more than colleagues

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siri
Britons now say thanks more often to AI chatbots and satnavs than to colleagues, as new research reveals a growing 'digital manners' trend.
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Why High-Stakes Decisions Demand a Different Kind of AI

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risk & compliance
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erp
As AI spreads across business, experts warn high-stakes boardroom decisions demand slower, explainable tools that enhance human judgment.
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SUSE unveils EU cloud sovereignty self-assessment tool

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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private cloud
SUSE unveils a browser-based tool that scores EU cloud sovereignty compliance and delivers a risk and gap analysis in under 20 minutes.
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Dynatrace unveils agentic AI push with new platform tools

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Dynatrace launches Intelligence platform with agentic AI, deeper cloud hooks and next-gen RUM to tackle escalating data and ops complexity.
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US CFOs back AI for finance but insist on oversight

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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it automation
US mid-market CFOs eye AI to free time for strategy but say adoption hinges on strict human oversight and verifiable audit trails.
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Fred. Olsen unveils AI-led cruise ads with digital twin

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Fred. Olsen debuts AI-powered cruise campaign built around a vast digital twin ship, blending live action, CGI and generative tools.
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Chargebacks surge threatens retailers' holiday profits

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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cx
Chargebacks surge after record online holiday sales, with USD $181 billion in returns putting retailers' first-quarter profits at risk.
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iManage forecasts AI reality check & data overhaul by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
iManage predicts 2026 will bring an agentic AI reality check, routine hallucination risk management and machine-led data restructuring.
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Nominet backs Hulme Grammar's drive on digital skills

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Nominet's GBP £10,000 GiveHub grant will help Hulme Grammar widen digital inclusion and STEM access for more than 1,000 Oldham youngsters.