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Rubrik launches Agent Cloud to govern enterprise AI
Data Protection

Rubrik launches Agent Cloud to govern enterprise AI

Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud, promising real-time oversight, guardrails and rollback for risky AI agents embedded in enterprise systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal
Virtualisation

Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal

Big firms edge away from VMware after Broadcom deal, shifting select workloads to cloud while keeping core systems in place for now.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push

Sphera names Chris Gutheil CTO to lead its global tech strategy and accelerate Sphera AI development for risk and compliance customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Malware

OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre

OPSWAT appoints malware expert Jan Miller as CTO and puts him in charge of a new Technology Centre focused on AI-driven threat prevention.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security
Malware

NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security

NordVPN will use CrowdStrike threat intelligence to power its Threat Protection Pro tool, bringing enterprise-grade data to consumer security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Clarity unveils Surfacd to track B2B brands in AI search
Customer Experience

Clarity unveils Surfacd to track B2B brands in AI search

Clarity launches Surfacd, a tool tracking how B2B brands are portrayed across AI search and assistants such as ChatGPT and Perplexity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 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
Cloudera rides hybrid AI surge with strong FY26 gains
Virtualisation

Cloudera rides hybrid AI surge with strong FY26 gains

Cloudera posts surging FY26 growth as enterprises embrace governed hybrid AI, fuelling expansion, fresh hires and multi-cloud innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards
Digital Transformation

Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards

Finalists for the 2025 everywoman in Technology Awards spotlight women driving UK innovation in AI, cyber security and wider STEM careers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio
Semiconductors

Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio

Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
FL3XX appoints new chief executive in leadership reshuffle
Software-as-a-Service

FL3XX appoints new chief executive in leadership reshuffle

Aviation software firm FL3XX promotes co-founder Stefan Oberender to chief executive as Paolo Sommariva becomes chairman in a leadership shake-up.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
AvePoint boosts AI agent governance & cloud backups
Storage

AvePoint boosts AI agent governance & cloud backups

AvePoint extends its Confidence Platform to tighten agentic AI governance and broaden multi-cloud backup across major SaaS and IaaS tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Okta to secure PGA of America identity & AI rollout
Data Protection

Okta to secure PGA of America identity & AI rollout

Okta expands PGA of America deal to unite staff and fan identity security, underpinning the golf body's push into AI-driven digital services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
SAS Viya named Leader in Gartner decision AI ranking
Hybrid Cloud

SAS Viya named Leader in Gartner decision AI ranking

SAS Viya has been named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, citing strong AI and governance strengths.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Half of corporate AI agents running without oversight
Data Protection

Half of corporate AI agents running without oversight

New research warns that nearly half of over 3 million AI agents in US and UK firms run ungoverned, exposing data and systems to rising risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

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Scottish firms talk up AI but lack clear strategies
Digital Transformation

Scottish firms talk up AI but lack clear strategies

AI dominates Scottish boardroom talk, yet most organisations still lack clear strategies or ownership to turn enthusiasm into action.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Exclusive: Rohini Sharma on monday.com's AI shift
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Rohini Sharma on monday.com's AI shift

Australian organisations are moving past AI hype, demanding tools that simplify daily work, scale across teams and prove practical value.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Sparq unveils Intelligence Studio to embed AI in ops
Software-as-a-Service

Sparq unveils Intelligence Studio to embed AI in ops

Sparq launches Intelligence Studio to plug AI directly into enterprise workflows, promising governed, auditable decisions at scale.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026