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New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability

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New Relic names veteran engineering leader Michael Frendo CTO to steer its AI-strengthened intelligent observability platform strategy.
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HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge

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HP reports a surge in AI-powered “flat-pack” cyberattacks as criminals trade sophistication for speed, low cost and mass customisation.
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Female procurement leaders on building authentic careers in a traditionally male-dominated field

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Women leaders in procurement share how authenticity, collaboration and flexible work are reshaping a traditionally male-dominated function.
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AI seen as new risk as firms lag on surveillance plans

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Most financial firms see AI driving new compliance risks within a year, yet nearly a third still lack a trade surveillance strategy.
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TCS, Zscaler expand partnership with AI workspace suite

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TCS and Zscaler launch an AI-powered zero trust workspace platform blending security, observability and experience analytics for enterprises.
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ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push

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ECI names Jack Wood chief technology officer to spearhead platform modernisation and embed secure, workflow-native AI across its products.
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Octave tech to drive Racing Bulls' asset operations

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Octave signs multi-year deal to power Racing Bulls' asset operations with Attune software, targeting reliability gains across F1 season.
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Broadcom previews AI-native VMware Telco Cloud 9 for MNOs

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Broadcom has previewed AI-native VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, targeting MNOs with cost savings, GPU sharing and sovereign cloud controls.
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AI is accelerating women's impact in tech - here's what it looks like up close

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AI is freeing women in tech from admin drudgery, giving them space to think, lead and amplify their impact across delivery and design.
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Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air

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Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.
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The smart money is on inclusion

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Smart capital is flowing to infrastructure that lifts women, using digital tech to turn inclusion and resilience into core investment value.
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Lánluas appoints new heads for enterprise & public

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TechnologyOne specialist Lánluas names Lorraine Sinnott and Susan Furber to lead enterprise and public sector as it ramps up global growth.
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N-able adds real-time alerts to protect backup policies

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N-able adds real-time anomaly alerts to Cove Data Protection, flagging risky backup policy changes linked to identity-driven attacks.
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AI system choices seen as crucial to women's tech careers

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AI structure design, data foundations and mentoring, not just hiring targets, have a significant impact on women's careers in tech.
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MaxContact Australia rebrands as Kaizn in CX advisory shift

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MaxContact Australia rebrands as Kaizn, expanding into independent CX and contact centre advisory across Australia and New Zealand.
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AI early adopters gain edge as readiness gap widens

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AI early adopters gain strategic advantage as global survey finds widening readiness gap and sharper focus on fast-evolving AI risks.
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Six leaders shortlisted for Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Veuve Clicquot names six women leading change in hospitality, music, fashion and climate as finalists for its 2026 Bold Awards.
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ShinyHunters pivots to subdomain phishing & vishing

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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ShinyHunters shifts to subdomain-brand phishing and vishing on mobiles, bypassing domain checks to hijack SSO logins and SaaS sessions.
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Tackling the top 5 sanctions screening challenges in APAC

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APAC banks face data gaps, false alerts and opaque ownership as they race to modernise sanctions screening amid fragmented rules.
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SYOS to supply uncrewed systems across NZDF domains

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SYOS wins NZDF contract to supply and trial uncrewed air, land and sea systems, adding training and support to boost force modernisation.