News•Feb 26, 2026
IBM Integrates Deepgram Voice AI Into Watsonx Orchestrate Platform
IBM has partnered with Deepgram to embed its speech‑to‑text and text‑to‑speech engines into the watsonx Orchestrate generative AI platform. The integration adds real‑time transcription, captioning and multi‑language voice support, letting enterprises build voice‑enabled agents and workflows. Deepgram becomes IBM’s first dedicated voice partner, extending capabilities to sectors such as healthcare, finance and customer service. The move reinforces IBM’s open AI ecosystem and its push into conversational AI.
By TechMonitor
News•Feb 26, 2026
Agencies Using Open, AI-Driven Media Buying Are Outperforming the Market – AI Digital’s Open Garden Framework Animation Shows Exactly Why
AI Digital unveiled an animated explainer of its Open Garden Framework, highlighting how AI‑driven, open‑ecosystem media buying outperforms closed‑platform approaches. The data shows advertisers achieve 2.9‑times higher performance, 26% greater ROI, and make decisions 73% faster when leveraging predictive analytics...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 26, 2026
HireClearedTalent.com Launches Federal Hiring Marketplace Connecting Security-Cleared Talent to the Right Federal Roles
HireClearedTalent.com launched a dedicated marketplace that links federal contractors, subcontractors and small businesses with more than one million pre‑vetted security‑cleared professionals. The platform combines AI‑driven role matching with a network of over 100 live recruiters experienced in DoD, DHS, DOE...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 26, 2026
The Real Reason Your Team Is Frustrated by Feedback (and How to Fix It)
Team frustration often stems from vague expectations rather than lack of effort. When leaders fail to articulate what success looks like, employees invest energy in the wrong direction, eroding trust and collaboration. This misalignment becomes more common as roles shift...
By Fast Company — Leadership
News•Feb 26, 2026
Arcmont Almost Doubles Size of Previous Capital Solutions Fund
Arcmont’s latest capital‑solutions fund marks a significant scaling moment for the European private‑debt manager. The €1.5 billion close, announced by its Nuveen affiliate, almost doubles the €800 million raised for the inaugural vehicle, reflecting robust capital inflows into non‑bank lending. Across the...
By Private Debt Investor
News•Feb 26, 2026
Agoa Extension Brings Relief, yet Policy Uncertainty Clouds US-Africa Trade Future
The U.S. Senate trimmed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) renewal to a single‑year extension, sparking optimism among exporters but deepening long‑term uncertainty. Simultaneously, Washington imposed tariffs of 10‑30% on key African products, and non‑tariff measures continue to raise...
By The East African
News•Feb 26, 2026
Employ Inc. Welcomes Patrick Jean as Chief Technology Officer
Employ Inc., a leading provider of people‑first hiring platforms such as JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite, announced the appointment of Patrick (PJ) Jean as its new Chief Technology Officer. Jean arrives with more than two decades of experience building AI‑native products and...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 26, 2026
In New Book “Lift,” Amy Summers Makes the Case for Human-Focused Mentorship in the AI Era
Leadership strategist Amy Summers released her new book “Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career,” arguing that human‑focused mentorship is essential in an AI‑driven workplace. The book outlines a practical framework that embeds mentorship into...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 26, 2026
Eurozone February Final Consumer Confidence -12.2 vs -12.2 Prelim
Eurozone consumer confidence held steady at a final -12.2 in February, matching the preliminary reading. Economic confidence slipped to 98.3, missing forecasts, while industrial confidence fell to -7.1 and services confidence dropped to 5.0, both below expectations. Employment expectations declined...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 26, 2026
Yanik Guillemette Announces an Accolad Initiative to Modernize Employee Recognition in the Canadian Aerospace Industry
Yanik Guillemette, chair of Accolad’s External Technology and Innovation Advisory Committee, unveiled an initiative to modernize employee recognition for Canada’s aerospace sector. The platform automates service‑milestone awards, safety and performance rewards, and provides instant digital distribution with full traceability. It...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 26, 2026
Digital-First Corporate Mobility Becomes the Norm for 79% of Companies, According to Holafly for Business
A new Holafly Global eSIM & Travel Report reveals that 79% of companies now provide digital connectivity for employees traveling abroad. The shift reflects a broader move from traditional travel logistics to a digital‑first employee experience that includes 24/7 multilingual...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 26, 2026
Can Demna Save Gucci?
Gucci’s sales have plunged, prompting the luxury group to install Demna as its new creative director. The New York Times profile paints his Milan office as a stark, black‑walled corridor meant to symbolize a brand reset. Demna’s eclectic décor –...
By The New York Times – Style
News•Feb 26, 2026
Perplexity Launches 'Computer' AI Agent that Coordinates 19 Models, Priced at $200 a Month
Perplexity, valued at $20 billion, launched Computer, a cloud‑based AI agent that coordinates 19 specialized models to execute complex workflows. The service is currently available only to Perplexity Max subscribers at $200 per month and promises autonomous task decomposition and model...
By VentureBeat
News•Feb 26, 2026
At Public Meeting, FTC Indicated Intent to Prosecute Unreasonable Noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission held a half‑day program on Jan. 27, 2026, signaling its intent to prosecute non‑compete agreements that are unreasonable or anticompetitive. While the agency stopped short of reinstating its 2021 blanket ban, it said existing rules and case...
By HR Daily Advisor
News•Feb 26, 2026
How We Engineered a Scalable and Performant Enterprise AI Platform
To meet the stringent data‑privacy demands of enterprise insurance, the company abandoned the traditional multi‑tenant SaaS model and built a single‑tenant AI platform where each client receives an isolated database and compute environment. By eliminating middleware and moving business logic...
By CIO.com
News•Feb 26, 2026
Nestlé’s AI Push Brings New Marketing Tools Into Daily Workflows
Nestlé is embedding artificial intelligence across its marketing and sales functions by upgrading to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, a platform now serving over 50,000 users in 112 countries. The rollout introduces SAP’s AI copilot, enabling automated insights and routine‑task...
By Marketing Tech News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Employee Wellbeing | Weighing up Weight-Loss Benefits Provision
Obesity affects over a third of England's adults, driving demand for GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. Research by Howden Employee Benefits shows 26% of staff have used these medications and 41% now expect them in benefits packages....
By HR Grapevine
News•Feb 26, 2026
The PR Week: 2.26.2026 - Armando Azarloza, Axis Agency
Armando Azarloza, chief strategist at Axis Agency, appeared on PR Week’s weekly podcast to dissect Bad Bunny’s high‑profile Super Bowl performance and its ripple effects across the U.S. Hispanic market. He highlighted how the artist’s crossover appeal is reshaping brand activation strategies...
By PRWeek US
News•Feb 26, 2026
EcoVista Evolves Brand to Sharpen Focus on Retail Media, DOOH and Stadia
EcoVista has launched a refreshed brand identity and website, sharpening its focus on three core verticals—Retail Media, Digital Out of Home (DOOH), and Venues & Stadia. Over the past year the company expanded its retail‑media projects, moving from pure installation...
By Retail Focus (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Bowersox to Retire From NASA
Ken Bowersox, a former astronaut and four‑time shuttle veteran, announced his retirement from NASA effective March 6, ending a brief stint as associate administrator for space operations. He will be succeeded on an acting basis by deputy Joel Montalbano. The announcement...
By SpaceNews
News•Feb 26, 2026
The EBA Responds to the Commission’s Proposed Amendments to the Draft Technical Standards on Equivalent Legal Mechanism
The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued an opinion opposing two European Commission amendments to the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on equivalent legal mechanisms for residential property under construction. The Commission seeks to raise the risk‑weight cap for protection providers...
By EBA – News
News•Feb 26, 2026
India Braces for Unusually Hot March that Can Put Key Crops at Risk, Sources Say
India is expected to experience one of its warmest Marches on record, with temperatures projected up to 7 °C above normal in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh. These states produce more than 80 % of the nation’s...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 26, 2026
Prayaan Capital Raises Rs 110 Cr in Series A Round Led by Peak XV
Prayaan Capital announced a Rs 110 crore Series A round led by Peak XV Partners. The funding will fuel the build‑out of a technology‑enabled lending platform, expand its team and deepen presence in key Indian MSME markets. Founder Rangarajan Krishnan, who recently took a controlling...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 26, 2026
Accredited Official Statistics: Public Spending Statistics Release: February 2026
On 26 February 2026, HM Treasury published the accredited official statistics public expenditure outturn for February 2026. The release includes detailed analyses of government spending across departments, functions, and economic categories, benchmarked against budget and expenditure‑on‑services frameworks. Accompanying Excel files...
By HM Treasury – Atom feed
News•Feb 26, 2026
Guidance: Money Laundering Advisory Notice: High Risk Third Countries
The UK Treasury’s Money Laundering Advisory Notice was updated on 26 February 2026 to reflect the latest FATF decisions on High‑Risk Third Countries (HRTC). The revision aligns the UK’s list with jurisdictions identified by FATF as having weak anti‑money‑laundering and terrorist‑financing controls....
By HM Treasury – Atom feed
News•Feb 26, 2026
AdPlayer.Pro Introduces New Results-Driven Features in Its Ad-Enabled Video Player
AdPlayer.Pro has rolled out new configuration capabilities for its ad‑enabled video player, targeting both instream and standalone video placements. The updates expand ad‑interval settings and aim to boost performance amid a market slowdown reported by over 40% of its users....
By ExchangeWire
News•Feb 26, 2026
ECB President Lagarde: My Baseline Is that I Will Stay Until the End of My Term
ECB President Christine Lagarde told reporters her baseline assumption is that she will remain in office until the end of her six‑year term. Analysts note her wording leaves room for an earlier exit, a scenario that has been floated in...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 26, 2026
Czechia’s SŽ Launches Savings Drive with Layoffs and Major Restructuring
The Czech Railway Administration (SŽ) will begin a sweeping organisational overhaul in April, eliminating more than 120 positions—mostly administrative—and centralising dispatch functions under two control centres in Prague and Přerov. The restructuring, driven by new Director General Tomáš Tóth, targets...
By RailTech.com
News•Feb 26, 2026
Space Tech Investor Exceeds $100m for Close of Its Latest Fund
Seraphim Space, a UK‑based venture capital firm dedicated to space technology, closed its latest early‑stage fund at over $100 million, backing 17 companies that blend advanced space tech with artificial intelligence. The portfolio targets sectors such as defence, climate mitigation, life‑science...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Ashwini Vaishnaw Demands Fair Revenue Share for Content Creators
India’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged social media platforms to adopt a fair‑revenue‑share model that compensates journalists, newsrooms, independent creators, influencers and academics. He framed the demand as a correction needed as synthetic media and misinformation proliferate online....
By YourStory
News•Feb 26, 2026
Oaktree Considers Sale or London IPO of UK Wealth Manager Utmost
Oaktree Capital is weighing a sale or a London IPO for its UK wealth‑management platform Utmost, signaling renewed interest in public market exits for private‑equity‑owned financial services. Meanwhile, Carlyle’s US buyout platform is on track to realise nearly $12 billion in...
By Private Equity Wire
News•Feb 26, 2026
Brazilian and Malaysian Ports Ink MoUs
Brazil’s Suape Industrial Port Complex signed two MoUs with Malaysia’s Westports and Northport at Port Klang, establishing a permanent communication channel between the two port groups. The agreements aim to launch new long‑distance maritime routes and expand logistics links, potentially...
By Seatrade Maritime
News•Feb 26, 2026
Campaign Big Global Awards 2026: Winners Revealed
The Campaign Big Global Awards 2026 have announced their winners, with agencies from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas taking top honors. VCCP and Serviceplan emerged as the most celebrated firms, each securing multiple category wins. The results underscore the...
By Campaign UK
News•Feb 26, 2026
Global Supply Chain Volatility Pushes Sports Brand On to Open Robot-Centric South Korean Factory
Swiss performance brand On has inaugurated its second automated footwear factory near Busan, South Korea, featuring 32 robots. The new plant, together with the Zurich site, is projected to boost global production capacity by 30 times in 2026, shifting the...
By Retail Gazette
News•Feb 26, 2026
Andy Tan to Lead Varel Singapore as GM
Andy Tan has been appointed general manager of Varel Singapore, a new Tribute Portfolio hotel slated to open in April 2026. Tan brings more than three decades of hospitality and travel experience, most recently serving in a senior leadership role...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Oceania Cruises® Introduces the Oceania Club Ambassador Program
Oceania Cruises has launched the Oceania Club Ambassador Program, a referral initiative that grants a US $200 future cruise credit to both the referring Club member and the newly booked guest. The offer applies only to first‑time, full‑fare bookings and credits...
By Breaking Travel News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Northern Trust Adds Berenberg to Its Framework of Dynamic Currency Hedging Solutions
Northern Trust announced the addition of Berenberg’s AI‑driven foreign‑exchange models to its dynamic currency‑hedging framework. The partnership lets institutional clients embed third‑party, model‑based strategies and adjust hedge ratios in real time across the US, UK, Europe, Australia and Canada. By...
By FX News Group — Feed
News•Feb 26, 2026
Fire Horse Freight Frenzy: VLCC Markets Smash Records in Supertanker Anniversary Year
The 2026 Year of the Fire Horse marks the 60th anniversary of the world’s first VLCC, Idemitsu Maru, and has sparked a surge in supertanker charter rates, with spot prices topping $200,000 per day and rumors of a one‑year deal...
By Splash 247
News•Feb 26, 2026
4 Keys to Aligning Sales With Marketing
Sales and marketing alignment is increasingly critical as digital transformation, AI, and market pressure force the two functions to cooperate. Companies that tightly align see 36% higher customer retention and 38% better win rates, while misalignment can bleed up to...
By The Brooks Group
News•Feb 26, 2026
Christine Lagarde: Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament
Christine Lagarde told the European Parliament that euro‑area inflation has fallen sharply, reaching 1.7% in January and hovering near the ECB’s 2% target. Despite the data, surveys show households still perceive price growth about 1.2 percentage points higher than official...
By European Central Bank – Press
News•Feb 26, 2026
When a KVI Isn’t
The article argues that Key Value Items (KVIs) are not static product attributes but moment‑specific traffic drivers that shift to profit generators once the buying context changes. Traditional quarterly segmentation assigns fixed roles, causing margin leaks when a SKU’s role...
By QuickLizard
News•Feb 26, 2026
Nvidia Still Hasn't Sold Its U.S.-approved China AI Chips — and It’s Worried Local AI Rivals Could Take Over
Nvidia has not generated any revenue from the U.S.-approved H200 AI chips destined for China, despite limited approvals. The company’s Chinese data‑center sales once represented roughly 20% of its revenue, but export controls forced it to create a lower‑performance H20...
By CNBC Technology
News•Feb 26, 2026
Ocado to Axe 1,000 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive
Ocado Group announced it will eliminate about 1,000 positions, roughly 5% of its global staff, over the next year. The majority of the cuts, around two‑thirds, will occur in the UK, especially at its Hatfield headquarters, focusing on technology and...
By BBC News — Business: Companies
News•Feb 26, 2026
The Ingredients Required to Get Your Startup Business in Motion
The article outlines the essential ingredients for launching a startup’s operations, starting with crystal‑clear business objectives and a detailed business plan that maps goals, market positioning, and financial forecasts. It then walks through building a marketing and sales strategy, defining...
By Startups Magazine
News•Feb 26, 2026
Soft Drink’s Jio Moment? RIL’s Campa Tests Coke-Pepsi Duopoly of 30 Years
Reliance Industries has revived the legacy Campa Cola brand, pricing bottles at INR 10 and quickly gaining a foothold in India's carbonated soft‑drink market. Within a year, Campa grew to roughly 7% market share and generated about INR 1,000 crore in revenue, contributing...
By ET BrandEquity (Economic Times) — Marketing
News•Feb 26, 2026
Workday Brings AI-Native Contract Lifecycle Management to EU Businesses with Frankfurt Data Residency
Workday announced an AI‑native Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution hosted in Frankfurt, giving EU customers a local data residency option. The service leverages generative AI to draft, review, and negotiate contracts while automatically enforcing compliance rules. By storing all contract...
By HRTechFeed
News•Feb 26, 2026
The Right Fit: Contract Work Finds Increasing Favor Among Employers, Professionals
BioSpace data shows contract biopharma job postings jumped 36.7% from Jan 2025 to Jan 2026 while full‑time listings fell 11.3%. A 2026 employment outlook survey found contract workers now represent 14.3% of respondents, up from 10.6% in 2023. Recruiters say the shift...
By BioSpace
News•Feb 26, 2026
10 Companies Hiring in San Francisco and South San Francisco
San Francisco and South San Francisco remain biotech hubs, employing over 113,700 workers according to a Cushman & Wakefield report. Although BioSpace job postings fell sharply in January, listings are now climbing, with ten companies actively hiring. Companies such as AbbVie, Amgen, Eli Lilly and Ideaya...
By BioSpace
News•Feb 26, 2026
Aldi to Raise Pay for Second Time This Year
Aldi announced a second pay rise for its UK store staff effective 1 April 2026, boosting hourly wages to £13.50 nationally and £14.88 within the M25, with higher rates for longer service. The increase covers more than 28,000 hourly‑paid colleagues and follows...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Nail Care Brand Nailinit Raises Pre-Seed Round
Nailinit, an Indian nail‑care brand, secured a pre‑seed round of Rs 2.5‑3 crore. The round was co‑led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund and Marsshot VC, with participation from several angel investors including Razorpay co‑founder Shashank Kumar. The capital will fund expansion across...
By Entrackr