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AI shifts IT roles towards orchestration, SolarWinds says

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SolarWinds research finds AI is pushing IT staff into more strategic oversight, as governance and trust become key to using new tools effectively.
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Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile

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Thoughtworks says AI is lowering the cost of custom software, but its APAC boss Steven Yurisich warns enterprises must still protect core systems.
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Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites

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Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.
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Kyndryl launches agentic AI service management toolkit

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Kyndryl unveils a governance toolkit to help firms supervise autonomous AI agents across IT operations, as enterprises move beyond pilot projects.
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Rimini Street wins three Stevie Awards for support

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Rimini Street clinches triple Stevie Awards for AI-powered support and stellar service, as judges hail GBP £10B client savings impact.
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How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge

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Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.
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Riverbed unveils AI tool to automate workplace IT support

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Riverbed launches Aternity Self-Service, an Agentic AI tool that automates diagnosis and fixes for common workplace IT issues.
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Endpoint Central users save $4.5 million with 442% ROI in study

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ManageEngine's Endpoint Central saved users $4.5 million with a 442% ROI and payback in under six months, per Forrester's three-year economic impact study.
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Freepik launches AI-powered enterprise service for large firms

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.
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LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.