About Sofiah Nichole
Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Stories by Sofiah Nichole - Page 27
Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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zero trust security
Deutsche Telekom Security taps Akamai's certified service scheme to bolster API defences and microsegmentation for high‑risk sectors.
Explainer: Why service and repair shops are disappearing
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Repair shops once formed the backbone of local high streets. Rising costs, sealed devices and shifting consumer habits are now pushing many to close.
ThetaRay appoints Brad Levy as CEO to drive AI growth
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI compliance firm ThetaRay names ex-Symphony chief Brad Levy as CEO, tasking him with scaling its Cognitive AI platform globally.
YouTube sets 2026 agenda on creators, kids & AI tools
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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martech
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physical security
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digital entertainment
YouTube sets 2026 agenda with tougher child safety tools, bigger creator payouts and expanded AI across production and viewing.
Marketers' AI ambitions stall amid fragmented ad stacks
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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martech
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rpa
Marketers' AI hopes hit reality as new survey finds fragmented ad tech stacks stalling cross-channel orchestration and campaign execution.
Assured Data Protection expands Tony Giannini's remit
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Assured Data Protection widens Tony Giannini's role to unite global innovation with Americas channel strategy for MSP-focused growth.
Verde Digital hires Chloe Steele as new SEO Manager
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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martech
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e-commerce
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marketing
Verde Digital has hired former PrettyLittleThing specialist Chloe Steele as SEO Manager to bolster fashion and eCommerce search expertise.
Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Commerce software group Rithum hires Gregory Banning as CRO and elevates Caitlin Hauser to CFO as it revamps its senior leadership team.
AFRY expands BID3 as 'GPS for net-zero' wins ESG award
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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cartech
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clean technologies
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smart grids
AFRY's 'GPS for net-zero' power model BID3 grows users by 25% and wins a major ESG award as energy planners seek cleaner grids.
FM boosts data centre cover with USD $5bn capacity
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
FM lifts FM Intellium data centre and power risk cover to a market‑leading USD $5bn, targeting surging AI and cloud infrastructure demand.
Online Instruments buys Level 3 Audiovisual in US push
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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uc
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digital signage
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video conferencing
Bengaluru-based Online Instruments acquires Arizona's Level 3 Audiovisual, securing its first direct US base to bolster global AV delivery.
Walmart shopping to launch directly inside Google Gemini
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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crypto
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cx
Walmart to embed shopping in Google's Gemini app, letting users browse and buy Walmart and Sam's Club items directly via AI chats.
Attackers target AI agents with prompt & tool hacks
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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rpa
Attackers are already exploiting AI agents, extracting hidden prompts, bypassing safety checks and abusing tools tied to data and systems.
AI agents push autonomy, but governance gap remains
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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lcnc
AI agents move from pilots to core enterprise tools by 2026, but new research warns governance remains the missing link for many firms.
Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Betsson adopts Group-IB's real-time fraud tech to counter rising account takeovers, bonus abuse and payment scams across its platforms.
Ivo raises USD $55 million to grow AI contract tools
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
AI contract software startup Ivo secures USD $55 million Series B to speed contract review, as revenue surges 500% and UK expansion looms.
Elsevier unveils LeapSpace AI workspace for researchers
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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data protection
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rpa
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genai
Elsevier launches LeapSpace, an AI research workspace promising trusted, transparent answers built on 18 million peer-reviewed sources.
Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Google has unveiled Disco, a Labs testbed debuting GenTabs, an AI tool that turns browsing activity and prompts into web apps.
Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically.
Dropzone AI hires leaders to drive EMEA & APAC push
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Dropzone AI taps Brett Candon and Dan Bridges to spearhead EMEA and APAC growth after 11x ARR surge and a USD $37 million Series B.