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Criteo becomes first adtech partner for ChatGPT ads

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Criteo joins OpenAI's ChatGPT ad pilot as first adtech partner, testing conversational commerce ads across ChatGPT Free and Go in the US.
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Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer

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Amperity names seasoned SaaS marketer Bridget Perry as CMO to drive global growth and sharpen its AI-focused customer data platform.
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From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR

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From gaming roots to AI-era PR, women in tech can turn media visibility into authority, unlocking investors, customers and influence.
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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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Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings

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Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
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Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles

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Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.
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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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Hyland unveils AI tools to streamline hospital admin

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Hyland launches AI tools to automate hospital records and billing workflows, aiming to cut admin workloads and speed access to patient data.
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AI in love lives: help for some, a deal-breaker for others

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AI is entering couples' counselling, with one in five partners keen for its help and nearly one in six ready to walk away over its use.
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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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How the power of mentorship can progress your career

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BeyondTrust chief Janine Seebeck shows how mentorship can fast-track careers, build confidence and inspire the next generation of women in tech.
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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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Ultrahuman unveils Ring PRO & Jade AI health coach

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Ultrahuman debuts Ring PRO smart ring and Jade AI, promising weeks-long battery life and real-time health guidance across its ecosystem.
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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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Locus tops G2 ranking for route planning & logistics

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Locus has been ranked G2's top route planning platform, as logistics teams seek unified systems tying planning to execution at scale.
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Sales survey reveals quota chaos despite rising AI use

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Sales teams enter new years blind as quotas arrive late, targets shift faster and AI fails to fix mounting planning and commission chaos.
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ABBYY adds 22 patents to expand AI document automation

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ABBYY secures 22 new AI and OCR patents, expanding its portfolio beyond 400 as document automation rivals race to protect key technologies.
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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.