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VAST & Nvidia unveil integrated GPU-first AI data stack

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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VAST and Nvidia launch an integrated GPU-first AI data stack, unifying storage, compute and analytics to simplify production AI workloads.
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CIOs brace for AI-led cyber attacks but feel unready

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Most CIOs expect AI-driven cyber attacks within a year, but only a third feel prepared, exposing a widening gap in cyber resilience.
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AMD, Nutanix ally on open AI stack in USD $250m deal

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AMD and Nutanix strike a multi-year USD $250m deal to build an open, full-stack AI platform for enterprise and service provider workloads.
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OutSystems unveils Elevate partner scheme for AI era

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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OutSystems debuts Elevate partner scheme, tying rewards to AI credentials, delivery outcomes and customer satisfaction metrics.
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Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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storage
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malware
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data protection
Polymorphic ransomware and 'shadow encryption' are rapidly rising, Index Engines warns, making attacks harder to detect and recovery riskier.
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Linux report shows open source giving fivefold returns

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Linux Foundation research finds active open source contributors gain up to a fivefold ROI, while passive users rack up hidden technical debt.
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GenAI drives USD $4.96 trillion global IT spend by 2026

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Generative AI surge set to push global enterprise IT spend to USD $4.96tr by 2026, as services and cloud outpace hardware and comms.
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Check Point boosts AI security push with 2025 surge

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Check Point posts solid 2025 gains, lifts AI security focus for 2026 with Cyata, Cyclops and Rotate deals targeting enterprise demand.
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Lightrun unveils AI SRE tool for live runtime debugging

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Lightrun has launched an AI-driven SRE tool that taps live runtime context to debug production systems and automate incident remediation.
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Firms pour billions into AI but struggle to scale value

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Firms spent USD $252 billion on AI in 2024, yet only 4% report repeatable, scalable value as governance and skills gaps hold back returns.
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Forrester predicts cautious surge in humanoid robots

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Forrester sees humanoid robots shifting from trials to targeted deployment, promising efficiency gains but slowed by cost, complexity and risk.
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Are you falling behind on AI or just moving at the wrong pace?

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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As AI quietly accelerates inside core systems, many firms risk mismatched governance that leaves them both behind and overexposed at once.
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AI adoption surges but continuous use still lags badly

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.
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AI drives cyber budgets yet remains first on the chop list

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AI is driving sharp rises in cyber spend, yet boards still see it as the easiest line to cut when budgets come under pressure.
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New Relic unveils agentic AI platform for SRE automation

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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New Relic launches an agentic AI platform and SRE Agent to shift observability from reactive monitoring to automated incident resolution.
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IPTel adopts Highlight to enhance managed services

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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data analytics
Australian networking provider IPTel rolls out Highlight's observability platform to bolster managed services visibility and executive reporting.
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SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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SkillsVR launches ACTIVATE MDM Lite, a free six‑month VR fleet tool as organisations adapt to Meta's changing Quest hardware strategy.
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Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Omnissa appoints two Board Directors and a new HR Chief as it targets its next phase of growth in the AI-driven digital workspace market.
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Myriad360 buys Advizex to build AI-led IT platform

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Myriad360 buys Advizex, creating a global AI-focused IT services platform with more than USD $900 million in annual run-rate revenue.
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Potpie AI raises USD $2.2m to map massive codebases

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Potpie AI secures USD $2.2m pre-seed to build an ontology-first context layer helping AI agents navigate massive enterprise codebases.