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Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.
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TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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TELUS has opened Canada's first fully sovereign AI centre in Rimouski, Quebec, offering secure, locally controlled AI compute power and data residency.
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Accenture acquires IAMConcepts, strengthens Canadian presence

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Accenture has acquired Canadian IAMConcepts to boost identity and access management solutions across critical sectors like finance and utilities in Canada.
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Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake, cutting security data storage costs to under 10% and boosting threat detection with AI integration.
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HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.
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Databricks launches Lakebase Postgres database for AI era

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Databricks has launched Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres database designed for AI workloads, now available in Public Preview for enterprises globally.
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NVIDIA unveils RTX PRO Servers & AI Factory for enterprises

Mon, 19th May 2025
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NVIDIA launches RTX PRO Servers with the Enterprise AI Factory design, boosting performance and AI capacity for data centres in GBP £m enterprise sectors.
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Snowflake boosts AI data cloud for automotive sector growth

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Snowflake expands its AI Data Cloud with tailored solutions for the automotive sector, boosting data collaboration and predictive analytics across the industry.
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A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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As cyber threats rise and passwords fail, businesses face US$1m annual costs; passwordless authentication offers a secure, efficient future for digital access.
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Adobe unveils new Firefly app with expanded AI content tools

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Adobe unveils updated Firefly app, integrating AI tools and models from Google Cloud and OpenAI to enhance creative content generation across media.
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CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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CyberArk and Accenture are teaming up to boost identity security for AI agents, aiming to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges in enterprise environments.
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Accenture & Google Cloud boost AI & cloud solutions

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Accenture is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance cloud and AI adoption globally, focusing on solutions that boost enterprise efficiency.
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Google Cloud expands partner ecosystem for AI innovation

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google Cloud is broadening its partner ecosystem to drive growth in agentic AI, showcasing substantial investments and new innovations for collaborative success.
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Google unveils Cloud WAN for global network solutions

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google has unveiled Cloud WAN, a solution aimed at revolutionising business connectivity by providing faster, secure, and cost-effective wide area network capabilities.
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Siemens & Accenture form new engineering partnership

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Siemens and Accenture have launched the Accenture Siemens Business Group, uniting 7,000 professionals to redefine engineering and manufacturing through AI and automation.
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NVIDIA Omniverse boosts industrial digitalisation with AI

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has partnered with major industrial firms like Siemens and SAP to integrate its Omniverse platform, boosting digitalisation via physical AI innovations.
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NVIDIA unveils Llama Nemotron AI models for enterprises

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has unveiled its open Llama Nemotron family of AI models, optimised for advanced decision-making and collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency for enterprises.
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Adobe launches AI-driven updates for personalised CXO

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Adobe has unveiled AI-driven innovations within its Experience Platform, aiming to transform Customer Experience Orchestration and enhance personalisation at scale.
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BlackLine announces 2024 partner awards for excellence

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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BlackLine has unveiled the winners of its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, recognising firms excelling in digital transformation for CFOs.
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BlackLine announces 2024 Global & Regional Partner Awards

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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BlackLine has unveiled its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, honouring firms for advancing future-ready finance operations in a digitally evolving landscape.