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Conversational AI set to reshape legal knowledge work

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Conversational AI agents are poised to become lawyers’ primary interface to knowledge, automating complex workflows while humans oversee quality.
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FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase

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FWD Singapore overhauls leadership, uniting finance, tech and distribution to sharpen adviser focus ahead of its 2026 tenth anniversary.
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AppDirect has acquired vCom in a $100m-plus lifecycle deal

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AppDirect has closed the acquisition of vCom in a $100m-plus deal to fold network and mobility lifecycle tools into its “everything store” tech platform.
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Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network

3 days ago
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Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water’s network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.
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Aspire Technology valued at GBP £192m in LDC deal

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Aspire Technology secures LDC and Federated Hermes backing in deal valuing the fast-growing managed IT provider at GBP £192m.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

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Netflix’s USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood’s future in the hands of Silicon Valley’s algorithms?.
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Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence

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Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.
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Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset

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Business and tech leaders will prioritise clarity and trust in AI, focusing on targeted adoption and transparent communication amid rising security risks.
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Northamber acquires Nuvias UC hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million

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Northamber has acquired Nuvias UC’s hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million, boosting its audio-visual and unified communications capabilities amid sector growth.
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Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech

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Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.
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Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home

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Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.
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UK M&A migrations heighten Microsoft 365 security & AI risks

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UK firms face growing Microsoft 365 security and AI risks amid surging M&A migrations, with 43% citing security as their biggest challenge, says ShareGate.
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Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors

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Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.
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Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays

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Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.
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Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

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A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.
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Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions

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Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms’ ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.
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5 ways to cut IT costs with network digital twins

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Network digital twins offer IT leaders five effective ways to cut rising IT costs by improving visibility, rightsizing networks, and reducing tech debt.
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Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy

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Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures’ SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government’s £150 million professional services strategy.
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Addepar names Peter O'Brien & Janeen France to top roles

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Addepar appoints Peter O'Brien as Chief Revenue Officer and Janeen France as Chief Client Officer, boosting leadership amid European expansion.
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Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase

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Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.