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Adobe just rewrote the rules of graphic design

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Adobe unveils Firefly AI Assistant to automate multi-step creative work across Photoshop and Premiere, as design roles shift.
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Bazaarvoice launches API to boost AI review discovery

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Bazaarvoice unveils patent-pending API to help brands and retailers surface verified reviews in AI-led shopping and search results.
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Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud

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AI security tools are only as smart as the data they see, and network telemetry is emerging as the missing piece in hybrid cloud oversight.
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WordPress.com adds AI write tools for site control

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WordPress.com now lets AI agents draft, edit and publish content directly to sites via conversation, expanding beyond read-only integrations.
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Brands plan to boost content budgets despite AI friction

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Brands plan to lift content budgets and AI use, but fragmented tools are fuelling burnout, wasted spend and slower campaign launches.
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Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search

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Q4 adds AI-focused optimisation to investor relations sites, helping listed firms surface verified disclosures in answer engines like ChatGPT.
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How to build data-driven AI systems with reliable data pipelines

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Reliable, contract-based data pipelines are the real foundation of trustworthy AI, turning fragile experiments into robust, scalable systems.
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Komprise unveils KAPPA to prep unstructured data for AI

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Komprise launches KAPPA, a serverless engine to enrich and orchestrate unstructured data at scale, priming file estates for AI use.
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Gartner: LLMs to reshape PR budgets & staff chatbots

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Gartner predicts public LLMs will double PR budgets by 2027 as AI search reshapes discovery and employee chatbots replace intranets.
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Stop burning money on manual marketing tasks

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Stop wasting budget on grunt work: use agentic automation to handle competitor intel, reporting, SEO and lead routing so marketers drive revenue.
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Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Collage appoints co-founder Ross Durbin as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven digital asset management growth from its Denver base.
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Alibaba Cloud brings AI replay tech to Milano 2026

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Alibaba Cloud will power immersive AI-driven replays and fast media search for global broadcasters at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
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Dynatrace enhances multi-cloud automation & visibility

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Dynatrace extends automation and observability tools across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud to simplify complex multi-cloud operations.
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Bedrock Data expands AI security to Confluence

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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cloud security
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martech
Bedrock Data adds native Confluence support to map how sensitive collaboration content flows into AI systems and expose hidden access risks.
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BatchPhoto 5.1 adds lossless formats & new UI

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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BatchPhoto 5.1 refreshes its interface, adds lossless WEBP, HEIF and AVIF support, and refines upload workflows for high-volume image work.
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Gartner: half of firms adopt zero-trust data by 2028

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Gartner predicts half of organisations will adopt zero-trust data governance by 2028 as synthetic AI content undermines traditional data trust.
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Seagate rolls out 32TB CMR drives for AI video surge

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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storage
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smart cities
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data analytics
Seagate has begun shipping 32TB CMR hard drives for AI-driven video and analytics, targeting edge security, NAS and cloud data centre workloads.
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AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
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For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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China's vast data economy faces hurdles from poor data quality, prompting a push to build a clean, reliable foundation crucial for AI leadership.
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Tuned Global boosts Twist Music's launch in UAE & Saudi Arabia

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Tuned Global partners with Twist Music to expand its streaming service from Egypt into UAE and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional access and tech features.