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Zoho hits 1m paying customers and 150m users worldwide as the 30-year-old software group posts 2025 growth in clients and revenue.

Wesco becomes Acre Security's exclusive US distributor, expanding cloud access control and intrusion offerings nationwide.

Celonis hires veteran software leader Ewan Henderson as North America GM to tighten AI's link to day-to-day operations and measurable ROI.

GTIA aims to boost its charitable giving to USD $5m in 2026, more than doubling the USD $1.91m it distributed to 45 non-profits in 2025.

GoCab secures USD $45m in equity and debt to expand gig driver vehicle financing and electric mobility across Africa and emerging markets.

IHG adds Oracle's OPERA Cloud to its approved PMS list, offering franchisees a new cloud option across the Americas and EMEAA estate.

IHG adds Oracle OPERA Cloud to its approved hotel systems list, giving franchisees a new global option for core property operations.

Aeris surpasses 100 million devices on its IoT platform after Ericsson asset deal, far outpacing global cellular IoT growth rates.

Cloudflare reports government-ordered internet shutdowns plunged in late 2025, even as cable damage, storms and war kept outages high.

Gigamon crowns top global partners as it doubles down on a channel-first strategy and claims 50% share of deep observability market.

Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.

Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.

Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.

Workday warns AI time gains are eroded by rework, with nearly 40% of productivity lost as staff fix errors and generic machine output.

AI-driven demand is set to unleash up to USD $3 trillion in global data centre investment, doubling capacity to 200GW by 2030.

PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.

Infinix enlists Italian studio Pininfarina to craft its NOTE 60 Ultra, kicking off a new design-led flagship smartphone series.

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.

Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.