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Gartner reveals strategic tech trends set to redefine 2026

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Gartner reveals key tech trends for 2026, spotlighting AI supercomputing, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty, and digital provenance shaping business futures.
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Report finds only 9% of firms have full data access for AI use

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Only 9% of firms report full access to their data for AI use, despite 86% being data driven, reveals Cloudera's survey of 1,574 IT leaders worldwide.
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Exclusive: VyOS Networks CRO on why networks are becoming software

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Santiago Blanquet discusses the growing importance of open-source networking in shaping modern technology landscapes.
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Agentic AI adopters expect quantum to shape marketing soon

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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A study reveals 31% of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to impact marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption.
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AI adoption now a business necessity for 96% of enterprises

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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A global survey reveals 96% of enterprises now treat AI adoption as essential, marking a shift from competitive edge to core business necessity.
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.
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NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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NetApp has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, highlighting its innovative and reliable data solutions.
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.
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Pure Storage named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant again

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Pure Storage has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms for the twelfth year running.
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Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Kore.ai has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, praised for its adaptability and AI innovation.
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AI now powers cybersecurity for 73% of firms amid rising threats

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Nearly 73% of global firms now use AI in cybersecurity, tackling rising threats as nearly all plan AI-driven security investments this year.
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DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.
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CloudBolt named Leader & Fast Mover in 2025 GigaOm report

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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CloudBolt has been recognised as a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm report for its innovative cloud management platform and unified operations.
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Tech jobs in Canada set for continued growth, says report

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Tech jobs in Canada are set to grow 1.4% in 2025, reaching 1.46 million workers as software, cybersecurity and AI roles expand nationwide.
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Your employees are using AI. Where's your policy?

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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As AI reshapes industries, having a clear AI policy is crucial for businesses to manage risks effectively, say experts.
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Exclusive: Salesforce 'Agentforce 3' assists SMBs with AI adoption

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Salesforce's Adam Alfano reveals how SMBs are embracing AI technology to drive innovation and growth in a rapidly evolving market.
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Record investment & policy headline Stanford's AI report

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Stanford's AI Index Report reveals record private investment of USD $109.1 billion in 2024, with AI adoption soaring across industries globally.
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Taboola launches Predictive Audiences to boost ad targeting

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Taboola has unveiled Predictive Audiences, an AI-powered tool on its Realize platform to boost ad targeting and improve conversion rates for advertisers.
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Sage predicts AI-led transformation in accounting by 2030

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Sage forecasts a radical transformation in accounting by 2030, driven by AI, with over 80% of businesses adopting ethical AI practices by decade's end.
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Xero hits milestone in AI strategy with latest predictions feature

Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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Xero has introduced a new AI feature to its platform that uses machine learning to predict bank reconciliation data, saving businesses time.