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Stop renting intelligence: Why Canada needs to build its own AI stack

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Canada’s GBP £925.6 million AI pledge backs chips and servers, but critics say true sovereignty needs home-grown models, not US black boxes.
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How Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are redefining AI data center design

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Schneider Electric and NVIDIA unveil high-density, liquid-cooled AI data centre blueprints to meet megawatt-scale power and cooling demands.
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Constant Contact buys GURU event & education assets

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Constant Contact buys GURU Conference, SubjectLine.com and Certified GURU to deepen its email marketing tools, training and community reach.
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Hendrix Rose PR to boost Verde Digital’s UK profile

2 days ago
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Hendrix Rose PR has been appointed to lead UK media relations for fashion search specialist Verde Digital, targeting fashion and eCommerce titles.
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Connecting global workforces through intelligent video

2 days ago
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AI-powered intelligent video is helping global HR teams turn dispersed workforces into more connected, inclusive and engaged communities.
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Why Zero Trust is now vital for distributed SQL data

2 days ago
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As data becomes global and distributed, experts warn only Zero Trust at the database layer can secure modern SQL systems against evolving threats.
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Agentic AI to redefine channel partners’ business models

2 days ago
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Agentic AI is poised to upend the tech channel, shifting MSPs and resellers from project delivery to outcome-driven autonomous services.
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2026: Resilience, the new foundation of cybersecurity

3 days ago
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Cybersecurity in 2026 pivots from building higher walls to one core question: how fast can organisations recover when attacks inevitably hit?.
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AI’s 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear

3 days ago
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OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.
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Agentic AI double agents expose dangerous security gaps

3 days ago
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Agentic AI promises rapid software gains, but a recent Claude Code cyberattack shows how “double agents” can outpace unprepared developers.
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Automation vital as TLS certificate lifespans shrink

3 days ago
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TLS lifespans will shrink to 47 days by 2029, making manual renewals unworkable and turning certificate outages into routine disruption.
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Clean data as the digital foundation of modern Australia

3 days ago
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Clean, trusted data is emerging as Australia’s invisible infrastructure, vital to unity, fair access to services and a resilient digital future.
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From complexity to clarity: How AI is transforming UK local government

4 days ago
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UK councils ramp up AI spending to boost efficiency and services, but poor strategy and complexity risk wasting taxpayers’ money.
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How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026

4 days ago
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By 2026, Java is tipped to be AI’s production backbone, driving heavier compute, tighter security and runtime modernisation.
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Navigating the next wave: Five tech predictions for 2026

4 days ago
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Australia bets on AI-ready data centres and resilient networks as five emerging tech shifts redefine its digital competitiveness by 2026.
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How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action

4 days ago
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To turn digital accessibility talk into action, organisations must embed inclusive design, AI and governance across the product lifecycle.
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AI-driven loyalty programs open $2 trillion opportunity in Southeast Asia

5 days ago
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AI-powered loyalty schemes promise a USD $2 trillion revenue windfall in Southeast Asia as retailers race to master personalisation.
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How to fix your data centre's credibility problem

5 days ago
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Data centres can’t PR their way out of scrutiny; only clear, consistent brands will rebuild trust in power-hungry infrastructure.
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What these Aussie tech execs forecast for 2026

5 days ago
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Australian tech leaders tip 2026 as the year AI hype cools, privacy platforms surge and digital health reshapes everyday care.
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Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

5 days ago
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Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers’ favourite door: unpatched systems.