News•Feb 16, 2026
Orange Sounds Out Buyers for Viaccess-Orca
Orange is quietly testing the market for a sale of its video‑security subsidiary Viaccess‑Orca, appointing Oddo BHF to identify potential buyers. The move follows a similar exploratory process for its broadcast services arm Globecast and reflects a broader effort to streamline non‑core media assets. Viaccess‑Orca provides conditional‑access, DRM and TV platform solutions to pay‑TV operators and broadcasters. Orange has not confirmed a formal disposal, keeping the process informal at this stage.
By Broadband TV News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Ranbir Kapoor Fronts the New ‘Farm-to-Bag’ Lay’s Identity
PepsiCo India is rolling out a refreshed brand identity for Lay’s in the country, anchored by a new “Lay’s ke liye kuchh bhi” campaign fronted by Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor. The redesign emphasizes the farm‑to‑bag journey, featuring on‑pack cues like...
By ET BrandEquity (Economic Times) — Marketing
News•Feb 16, 2026
Why Hiro Is Bullish on UK and EU Game Dev Funding After Helping The Chinese Room and Bulkhead Go Independent
Venture capital firm Hiro Capital launched its advisory arm to guide fragmented game studios, recently steering The Chinese Room and Bulkhead Interactive out of Tencent‑owned entities toward independent UK/EU ownership. The firm argues that Europe’s talent, lower costs and restrictive...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
City of Atlanta Modernizes Constituent Services with Oracle Permitting, Licensing, and Embedded AI
The City of Atlanta announced an expansion of its partnership with Oracle and Deloitte to deploy Oracle Permitting and Licensing (OPAL) across planning, zoning, code enforcement and inspections. The new ATLcloud Permitting solution builds on the city’s existing Oracle Fusion...
By ERP News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Why some Major Banks Are Bringing Embedded Finance In-House
Capital One is reshaping its business by bringing embedded finance capabilities in-house through two high‑profile acquisitions. The 2024 purchase of Discover gave the bank broader credit‑card reach, payment rails and consumer data, while the January 2026 acquisition of Brex adds...
By Tearsheet
News•Feb 16, 2026
Britons Feeling ‘Dismal’ About Finances Amid Mounting Debts, Survey Finds
A new S&P Global survey shows UK consumer confidence slipping to a 44.8 reading in February, the lowest level in two years. Households are adding debt at the fastest pace since July, with the sharpest increase among 18‑ to 24‑year‑olds,...
By The Guardian – Economics
News•Feb 16, 2026
IT Governance Frameworks: A Practical Guide to What Works, Where, and Why
The guide offers a pragmatic look at modern IT governance frameworks, emphasizing purpose over checklist compliance. It breaks down each framework’s intended problem‑solving role, highlighting strengths, limits, and the hidden risks of fragmented application. By mapping overlaps and friction points,...
By CIO Index (All Stories)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Comcast & Paramount May Merge As Both Struggle With Streaming
Comcast’s Peacock and Paramount Global’s Paramount+ are both under pressure, with Peacock reporting 44 million paid subscribers but a $552 million quarterly loss, while Paramount+ reached 79.1 million subscribers and posted a $340 million profit. Analysts suggest a merger could give the two mid‑tier...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Inc42 And Oracle Host Tech Leaders To Discuss AI Workloads And Cloud Economics
Inc42 and Oracle hosted a closed‑door CTO Dinner in Bengaluru, bringing together more than 20 senior technology leaders from Indian startups across SaaS, fintech, mobility, and consumer internet. The event centered on practical challenges of scaling AI workloads, optimizing cloud...
By Inc42
News•Feb 16, 2026
No Question of Ethanol Inclusion in India-US Deal: ISMA’s Deepak Ballani
India’s sugar and ethanol sectors remain outside the India‑US trade talks, with ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani confirming that ethanol is explicitly excluded and sugar export quotas have been modestly raised to 20 LT for 2025‑26. He warns that the limited quota‑based...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Disability Discrimination: Manager’s ‘ADD Brain’ Comments Keep Claim Alive
Geisinger Health Plan terminated case‑manager Amber Motko for chronic performance lapses, but a Third Circuit court refused to dismiss her disability discrimination claim because her supervisor repeatedly referenced her ADD diagnosis, including the phrase “ADD brain.” The court ruled Motko’s...
By HR Morning
News•Feb 16, 2026
SPTS: January Job Cuts, Limited CPI Gives Space For Growth Mandate Focus And Cuts
State Street’s SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF (SPTS) is gaining attention as its 1.85‑year duration aligns with a lower‑inflation environment, allowing a growth‑focused mandate. The ETF’s exposure to short‑term rate moves helps it sidestep risks tied to long‑term USD...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 16, 2026
New System Sees Truck Queues Build at Nhava Sheva Terminal
Hauliers at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva (JNPA) terminal report truck queues of 25‑30 hours after a new slot‑allocation system was introduced at Gateway Terminals India (GTI). The bottleneck has left vehicles cleared by customs stuck for 3‑4 days, prompting the Nhava Sheva Container Operators’ Welfare...
By The Loadstar
News•Feb 16, 2026
Tract’s Fleet Data Centers Seeks $3.8bn to Fuel Nevada Build-Out
Fleet Data Centers, the development arm of Tract, announced a $3.8 billion senior secured note issuance to fund a 230 MW data center campus in Reno, Nevada. The facility, built on a 252‑acre site, is 100 percent leased to an unnamed investment‑grade tenant...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Feb 16, 2026
RBI Approves Rajan Bajaj as MD and CEO of Slice
Fintech firm Slice announced that its founder Rajan Bajaj has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment cleared by the board, shareholders and the Reserve Bank of India. Bajaj, who previously served as Executive Director, steered Slice...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 16, 2026
Orchestrating the Transition: Enso Group Builds the Enabling Structures for Reliable Clean Power
Enso Group has evolved from an Austrian hydropower asset manager into a "system orchestrator" that integrates technology, finance, regulation and governance to create investment‑ready renewable energy ecosystems. Its portfolio blends solar, wind, long‑duration storage, hydrogen and pumped‑hydro to deliver stable,...
By CFI.co (Capital Finance International)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Rapido Unveils Its New Brand Identity to Drive India’s Mobility Future
Rapido, India’s leading mobility platform, has unveiled a new word‑mark logo, shedding its original bike‑centric icon to reflect a broader service suite. The rebrand comes as the company processes over five million rides daily across more than 400 cities, now...
By ET BrandEquity (Economic Times) — Marketing
News•Feb 16, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Poor Compliance Reconciliation
Reconciliation has become a strategic priority for financial services as hybrid work, AI‑generated messages and multichannel tools expand. Theta Lake’s latest report shows 92 % of firms struggle to capture communications in line with record‑keeping obligations, with native retention windows as short...
By Fintech Global
News•Feb 16, 2026
The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly on Your Supply Chain
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has opened a public investigation that could overhaul how vessels call at Spanish ports and how Spanish‑flagged ships operate in foreign harbors. The probe follows Spain’s November 2024 decision to deny docking privileges to...
By The Loadstar
News•Feb 16, 2026
Artisan Coffee Leading the Way for Independents
Artisan Coffee, founded by Edwin and Magda Harrison in 2011, pioneered the UK independent coffee scene by opening its first Putney shop amid a market dominated by chains. The couple expanded into a training school in 2014 and launched Curious...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Feb 16, 2026
Iceland Launches First Customer Led Colleague Award
Iceland has introduced its inaugural Customers’ Choice Award, allowing shoppers to nominate staff from any of its 1,000 stores for exceptional service. Nominations close on 8 March 2026 and the program is sponsored by Agristo, the retailer’s frozen potato supplier. The...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Feb 16, 2026
Interview: Richard Corbridge, CIO, Segro
Richard Corbridge joined Segro as CIO in November 2024, bringing digital leadership experience from the NHS, Boots and the Department for Work and Pensions. He is steering a three‑pillar transformation plan through 2026: simplifying complex processes with IBM and HCL, unlocking...
By ComputerWeekly
News•Feb 16, 2026
Zhonggu Spreads Its Wings to Meet Manufacturing Shift
Zhonggu Logistics, China’s largest coastal container carrier, announced an order for six 6,000 TEU vessels, with options for two more, to support a strategic pivot toward intra‑Asia shipping as Chinese manufacturing relocates across the region. The mid‑size ships address port constraints...
By The Loadstar
News•Feb 16, 2026
EU Commission to Attend Trump's Board of Peace Meeting as Observer
EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica will travel to Washington to attend the Board of Peace meeting convened by President Donald Trump as an observer. The EU Commission clarified it will not become a board member but will participate...
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 16, 2026
Why Community-Led Growth Is the Future of B2B Marketing Trust: Meet B2BMX 2026 Keynote Speaker Elfried Samba
Elfried Samba, co‑founder and CEO of community‑centric agency Butterfly Effect, will headline B2BMX 2026 with a keynote titled “Building a Sexy Brand in an Unsexy Industry.” Drawing on his success scaling Gymshark’s 20 million‑member community and partnerships with Netflix, Bumble, McDonald’s...
By Demand Gen Report
News•Feb 16, 2026
Fossefall Targets Data Center in Harpefoss, Norway
Norwegian data‑center specialists Fossefall and Polar DC are unveiling new projects aimed at scaling AI‑focused, renewable‑powered facilities. Fossefall plans a data centre on the former Harpefoss childcare site, part of its ambition to reach 500 MW of clean AI infrastructure by 2030,...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Feb 16, 2026
Investment Fund for Wales Sees Largest-Ever Deal
British Business Bank’s £130 m Investment Fund for Wales has completed its largest single investment, a £3.5 m injection into engineering services firm Advantiv. The deal, executed by fund manager Foresight Group, marks the 102nd investment since the fund’s 2023 launch. Advantiv...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Hiring Software Lawsuits: What It Means for Hiring Transparency and Data Sovereignty
A class‑action lawsuit against Eightfold AI has thrust data protection and personal data sovereignty into the spotlight of the recruitment‑tech sector. While the case mentions artificial intelligence, the core dispute centers on how candidate information is collected, stored, and shared....
By HRTechFeed
News•Feb 16, 2026
Financial Priorities for 2026: Digital Transformation Still Leads the Agenda
APQC’s 2026 Financial Management Priorities survey shows digital transformation remains the leading agenda for finance teams, with AI, analytics, and risk resilience receiving heightened focus. The data indicate that firms are reinforcing existing digital and analytical foundations rather than shifting...
By APQC Blog
News•Feb 16, 2026
Don’t Rip and Replace PeopleSoft — Pair It with Emerging Tech Instead
Enterprises are abandoning the notion that legacy ERP must be replaced to innovate, instead treating PeopleSoft as a stable anchor while layering emerging technologies. Hybrid ERP models keep PeopleSoft as the system of record for payroll, finance and planning, and...
By CIO.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
Blackstone-Owned Link Logistics Files to Develop Data Center Campus Outside Atlanta, Georgia
Blackstone‑owned Link Logistics, through its affiliate B9 Union City Owner LLC, has filed a Developments of Regional Impact application to build a new data‑center campus called the Crossings outside Union City, Georgia. The 231‑acre site could host up to five...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Feb 16, 2026
Canal+ Reshapes Benelux & Central Europe Leadership Team
Canal+ has restructured its Benelux and Central Europe operations, installing a new Executive Committee under CEO Yassine Bouzoubaa. Myriam Rakib becomes EVP Business, overseeing sales, marketing, data and partnership functions, while Erwan Luherne takes charge as EVP Content & Publishing...
By Broadband TV News
News•Feb 16, 2026
BioArk’s Growth Strategy Plants Seeds for a Greener Agricultural Future
BioArk, a Singapore‑based agritech startup, has launched Arktivate, a bio‑based fertilizer designed to replace conventional chemical inputs without extra cost or operational changes for farmers. Field trials indicate comparable or superior yields while cutting reliance on fossil‑derived urea and mined...
By e27
News•Feb 16, 2026
India-US Trade Deal: Indian Chief Negotiator to Visit US Next Week to Finalise Legal Framework for BTA Deal
Indian chief negotiator Darpan Jain will lead a delegation to Washington next week to finalize the legal framework of the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States. The interim agreement announced on Feb 7 reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian exports...
By Mint (India) – Economy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Eaglestone Management: Experience Forged in Global Infrastructure Finance
Eaglestone Management’s leadership team combines deep banking discipline with hands‑on infrastructure delivery. CEO Pedro Neto brings over 30 years of experience and a track record of more than €50 billion in projects across five continents, while Managing Partner Nuno Gil adds...
By CFI.co (Capital Finance International)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Eaglestone Management: Experience Forged in Global Infrastructure Finance
Eaglestone Management’s leadership team combines deep project‑finance banking experience with hands‑on infrastructure execution. CEO Pedro Neto brings over 30 years and involvement in more than €50 billion of global projects across energy, transport and concessions. Managing Partner Nuno Gil adds 25...
By CFI.co (Capital Finance International)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Mega Studio Shuts Down Game Development Division After Nearly Five Years
Mega Studio has shut down its game development division after nearly five years, ending its mobile development efforts. The company will retain a four‑person team focused on its Mega Rewards growth platform. CEO Adam Jaffe announced a pivot from traditional...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
Spotify to Cut 17% Workforce Despite Strong Financial Performance
Spotify announced a 17% global workforce reduction, affecting roughly 1,500 employees. The move follows a strong third‑quarter performance where revenue rose 11% year‑on‑year to €3.4 billion and the company returned to operating profitability. CEO Daniel Ek said the cuts are needed...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Higher Imports Push India’s Trade Deficit to $34.68 Billion in January
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $34.68 billion in January 2026, driven by a sharp rise in imports to $71.24 billion, especially petroleum, gold and electronics. Export value fell to $36.56 billion, with shipments to the United States slipping month‑on‑month despite overall annual...
By Mint (India) – Economy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Leadership Enters the ‘Explain Yourself’ Era
Robert Walters’ Talent Trends 2026 research reveals that 84% of managers say their decisions are under tighter scrutiny than two years ago, while 79% of employees are watching leadership choices more closely. Workers prioritize people‑related decisions and burnout‑related policies, prompting a...
By Startups Magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
Alibaba Debuts Qwen 3.5, Adding "Visual Agentic Capabilities" To Independently Execute Tasks, and Says It Is 60% Cheaper to Use...
Alibaba announced the launch of Qwen 3.5, its latest generative‑AI model. The model adds visual agentic capabilities, allowing it to interpret images and autonomously carry out complex tasks. Alibaba claims Qwen 3.5 costs 60% less to run and delivers eight‑fold...
By Techmeme
News•Feb 16, 2026
Worker Quits After Safety Concerns Go Unheard; Post Sparks Debate on Workplace Culture
A viral post revealed an employee’s resignation after months of ignored safety warnings, despite repeated requests for a protective tool. Management’s response culminated in a $27‑per‑hour pay increase offer, which the employee declined, citing unresolved safety concerns. The departure marks...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Velocity FBO Network Acquires BTR Jet Center in Baton Rouge
Velocity FBO Network, backed by private‑equity firm Tallvine Partners, announced the acquisition of BTR Jet Center at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The deal adds a well‑established South‑central FBO with Jet A and 100LL fueling, lounges, crew cars and concierge services to...
By Business Airport International
News•Feb 16, 2026
Stillfront’s Top Shareholders Call for Extraordinary Meeting to Elect New Board and Chair
Stillfront Group’s two largest shareholders, Laureus Capital GmbH and Knuth Capital LLC FZ, representing roughly 23% of voting rights, have formally requested an extraordinary general meeting to elect a new board and chair. They propose a six‑member slate led by Lars‑Johan...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
IT Sustainability Think Tank: AI Infrastructure, Shared Responsibility and the Real Cost of Progress
Microsoft is urging a community‑first approach to AI infrastructure, highlighting the growing energy and environmental costs of AI‑driven data centres. The call emphasizes that responsibility for these impacts must be shared between hyperscalers and the enterprises that consume AI services....
By ComputerWeekly
News•Feb 16, 2026
Are Social Sellers Missing an Important Piece of the Data Puzzle?
Social commerce now accounts for roughly 20% of Southeast Asia’s online spending, a surge accelerated by the pandemic. iKala’s research shows that revenue per order on social channels jumped 88%, indicating not just higher volume but larger baskets. While new...
By e27
News•Feb 16, 2026
South Korean Cloud Firm Okestro Could Build 5MW Data Center
South Korean cloud provider Okestro has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with data‑center developer DC Korea to construct a 5 MW facility at Okestro’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul. DC Korea will handle design and construction while Okestro will supply cloud‑orchestration services...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Feb 16, 2026
Hot Five: Former Unity CEO David Helgason Resigns From Board, Supercell’s Content Creator Furore, and Mattel Acquires Full Ownership of...
Unity co‑founder David Helgason stepped down from the board after more than two decades, trimming the board to nine members. Supercell’s CEO Ilkka Paananen issued an apology for overlooking content creators in Clash Royale’s 2025 resurgence, highlighting the growing influence...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
When Political Confrontations Hit Your Workplace: What the Ford Plant Incident Teaches HR
During President Trump’s visit to a Ford plant in Detroit, assembly worker T.J. Sabula shouted “pedophile protector,” prompting a profane exchange that went viral. Ford suspended Sabula, while the UAW defended him under the collective bargaining agreement. The incident highlights...
By HR Daily Advisor
News•Feb 16, 2026
Broker’s Call: Ola Electric (Sell)
Emkay Global downgraded Ola Electric Mobility to Sell, slashing its target price by 60% to ₹20 from ₹50. The company posted a weak Q3, with revenue down 55% YoY and a 61% drop in unit volume to 32,000 units, pushing...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets