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Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools
EduTech

Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools

Singapore's young people are the world's most ready to use AI in work, study and daily life, topping a 120-country digital readiness study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026

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Multipole AI launches AIMSOO to boost SME AI visibility
Software-as-a-Service

Multipole AI launches AIMSOO to boost SME AI visibility

Multipole AI has launched AIMSOO, a free platform to help SMEs boost visibility in AI-driven search and chat interfaces.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Paxon appoints Ranjit Singh Nagra to drive UK growth
Marketing Technologies

Paxon appoints Ranjit Singh Nagra to drive UK growth

Paxon names Ranjit Singh Nagra Business Development Manager to spearhead UK expansion and target growth in auto spares and eCommerce logistics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Seismic & Highspot to merge in AI sales software deal
Data Analytics

Seismic & Highspot to merge in AI sales software deal

Seismic to merge with Highspot, uniting rival sales enablement platforms in an AI-first deal with Permira to remain controlling shareholder.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
VDURA adds AI infrastructure leaders to strengthen board
Storage

VDURA adds AI infrastructure leaders to strengthen board

VDURA taps AI infrastructure veterans from Dell and Google Cloud to bolster its board as GPU-driven storage and flash volatility reshape demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
SSHStalker botnet preys on legacy Linux & cloud hosts
Malware

SSHStalker botnet preys on legacy Linux & cloud hosts

A newly uncovered SSHStalker botnet uses old-school IRC and legacy Linux exploits to hijack outdated corporate and cloud hosts at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Nium adds three C suite leaders to drive global growth
Crypto

Nium adds three C suite leaders to drive global growth

Nium strengthens global payments push with new chiefs for risk, technology and marketing as AI, stablecoins and regulation reshape the sector.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Agencies embrace AI to boost efficiency but fear 'slop'
Digital Transformation

Agencies embrace AI to boost efficiency but fear 'slop'

Agencies rush to adopt AI to boost efficiency and margins by 2026, yet many fear churning out low-quality 'slop' that could erode trust.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
LemFi secures AUSTRAC approval to launch in Australia
Fintech

LemFi secures AUSTRAC approval to launch in Australia

LemFi wins AUSTRAC approval to launch remittances in Australia, targeting a USD $38.2 billion outbound market serving migrant communities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
WealthArc expands custodian network & builds AI agents
Data Analytics

WealthArc expands custodian network & builds AI agents

WealthArc boosts global custodian links and builds AI agents to clean, reconcile and scale portfolio data for cross-border wealth managers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
IHG approves Oracle OPERA Cloud for hotels globally
Digital Transformation

IHG approves Oracle OPERA Cloud for hotels globally

IHG adds Oracle's OPERA Cloud to its approved PMS list, offering franchisees a new cloud option across the Americas and EMEAA estate.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
IDeaS unveils hotel rate intelligence tool for APAC
Data Analytics

IDeaS unveils hotel rate intelligence tool for APAC

IDeaS launches Rate Data Advantage in APAC, promising hotels deeper real-time rate intelligence and sharper revenue decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Oracle OPERA Cloud gains approval across IHG hotels
Digital Transformation

Oracle OPERA Cloud gains approval across IHG hotels

IHG adds Oracle OPERA Cloud to its approved hotel systems list, giving franchisees a new global option for core property operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Aeris tops 100 million devices on IoT platform after deal
Unified Communications

Aeris tops 100 million devices on IoT platform after deal

Aeris surpasses 100 million devices on its IoT platform after Ericsson asset deal, far outpacing global cellular IoT growth rates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

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Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth
Supply Chain

Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth

Oravida powers its Bay of Plenty bottling plant with a new solar farm as it chases export growth and stricter hotel sustainability demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Convera names Meaghan Riley Chief Commercial Officer
Digital Transformation

Convera names Meaghan Riley Chief Commercial Officer

Convera names Google Cloud veteran Meaghan Riley CCO as it posts double-digit growth and nearly USD $190 billion in annual turnover.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
AI-edited product images erode trust in marketplaces
DevOps

AI-edited product images erode trust in marketplaces

AI-edited images are eroding trust in online marketplaces, with most UK shoppers blaming platforms for misleading or inconsistent visuals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026