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VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
Endpoint Protection

VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services

Attackers are leaning on trusted web services and familiar brands to slip past filters, with phishing and spam still dominating inbox threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
MacPaw survey finds green concerns may drive file cleanups
Storage

MacPaw survey finds green concerns may drive file cleanups

Greater awareness of the cloud's environmental footprint could prompt more Mac users to delete old files, a survey suggests.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Alteryx launches AI Insights Agent on Google Cloud
Data Analytics

Alteryx launches AI Insights Agent on Google Cloud

Businesses using Gemini Enterprise can now keep AI answers aligned with approved data and rules, reducing errors in finance, operations and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
RWS survey finds most leaders distrust AI cultural nuance
Digital Transformation

RWS survey finds most leaders distrust AI cultural nuance

Rework is eating into localisation budgets as AI content speeds up output but leaves global brands struggling with cultural fit.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Cerillion lifts orders on GBP £42.5 million Omantel deal
Software-as-a-Service

Cerillion lifts orders on GBP £42.5 million Omantel deal

New orders have doubled as the telecoms software group’s largest-ever contract is expected to drive a stronger second half and support full-year targets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
Storage

Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations

More than 300 AI agents are now cutting turnaround times, routine HR queries and maintenance delays across the steelmaker’s global operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
9fin launches full Asia Pacific platform after funding
Data Analytics

9fin launches full Asia Pacific platform after funding

Credit market users in Asia-Pacific now have access to more than 1,800 issuers as volatility and private lending reshape funding choices.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Western Digital details sustainability gains amid AI demand
Storage

Western Digital details sustainability gains amid AI demand

Rising AI storage demand is putting data-centre energy use under scrutiny as Western Digital reports progress on emissions, materials and recycling.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google updates Media CDN for live streaming at scale
Network Infrastructure

Google updates Media CDN for live streaming at scale

Broadcasters can now cut latency and costs during major live events as Google expands regional capacity and adds new monitoring tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Funlab expands Dayforce rollout across three countries
Digital Transformation

Funlab expands Dayforce rollout across three countries

A single workforce system is now covering more than 2,500 staff across Australia, New Zealand and the US, easing compliance and reporting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Parloa study finds big firms make customer contact hard
Unified Communications

Parloa study finds big firms make customer contact hard

Many large companies are making support harder to reach, with most failing to offer clear web, chat or phone access, a Parloa study found.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
MiQ says marketing funnel no longer matches consumers
Customer Experience

MiQ says marketing funnel no longer matches consumers

Consumers now switch between screens and shopping modes so quickly that MiQ says advertisers are misreading how purchases really happen.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Amazon & NHLPA expand community ties across 32 cities
Amazon

Amazon & NHLPA expand community ties across 32 cities

More grassroots hockey groups will benefit as the pair pledges CAD $1 million for charities in every NHL market from 2026/2027.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google launches Workspace Intelligence for AI across apps
Data Protection

Google launches Workspace Intelligence for AI across apps

The rollout aims to cut time lost switching between apps by letting Gemini draw on emails, files and chats in one workwide context.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Bedrock Data extends ArgusAI governance to Google Vertex AI
Storage

Bedrock Data extends ArgusAI governance to Google Vertex AI

Security teams can now apply one policy model across more AI agents as Bedrock Data adds Google Vertex AI to ArgusAI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Salesforce launches Headless 360 for agents & developers
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce launches Headless 360 for agents & developers

The launch aims to let firms and software agents use Salesforce data and workflows inside coding tools and collaboration apps, cutting build times by up to 40%.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Syspro names Tom Loeffert as Chief Human Resources Officer
Manufacturing

Syspro names Tom Loeffert as Chief Human Resources Officer

The ERP software group is sharpening its growth plans as it brings in a senior people leader to help reshape operations under a new Chief Executive Officer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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AutoZone completes Google Cloud migration, eyes AI
DevOps

AutoZone completes Google Cloud migration, eyes AI

The retailer says the shift will improve system performance and set up its next phase of AI tools for operations and internal workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026