Jollyes Launches ‘Lowest Price Pet Brand in the UK’
Jollyes Pets has introduced Simply Jollyes, the UK's lowest‑priced own‑label pet range, covering food and accessories for dogs, cats, small pets and birds. The line launches with 22 products and will be stocked in all 118 Jollyes stores this month, with three additional stores opening in February. The move responds to RSPCA data showing 34% of pet owners are cutting spending and abandonment rates are at a five‑year high. CEO Adam Dury says the range delivers quality care without stretching household budgets.
Guidance ‘Black Hole’ Sparks Charity Soft Opt-In Warning
The new Data (Use & Access) Act introduces a “soft opt‑in” rule for charities, allowing them to send marketing emails and texts to supporters who have shown interest without prior consent. The amendment could unlock up to £290 million in additional...
SailPoint Sees Rising Demand for Adaptive Identity Security
SailPoint reports growing demand for adaptive identity security as enterprises grapple with an influx of non‑human identities such as AI agents, machines, and service accounts. The company unveiled its Agent Identity Security feature, enabling discovery, classification, and governance of these...
‘Vanishingly Small’: Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei Downplays AI Impact on Jobs Amid ‘SaaSpocalypse’ Fears
Anthropic president Daniela Amodei told ABC News that AI will only replace a vanishingly small number of jobs, emphasizing that human skills such as critical thinking, empathy and communication will become more valuable. She highlighted the importance of humanities education...
Navitas Unveils Breakthrough 10 kW DC-DC Platform Delivering 98.5% Efficiency for 800 VDC Next-Gen AI Data Centers
Navitas Semiconductor introduced a 10 kW GaN‑based DC‑DC platform that delivers up to 98.5% peak efficiency and 2.1 kW/in³ power density for 800 V and ±400 V data‑center architectures. The full‑brick module operates at a 1 MHz switching frequency using advanced 650 V and 100 V GaNFast...
Tracking Post-Acute Infection Syndromes Over Time
Researchers introduced latent transition analysis (LTA) to map the longitudinal trajectories of post‑acute infection syndromes (PAIS), revealing distinct symptom phenotypes and their transition probabilities. By integrating symptom scores, biomarkers, and patient‑reported outcomes across multiple time points, the study quantified how...
Cosco Debuts Beibu Gulf and Middle East Car Carrier Service
Cosco Shipping Car Carriers has launched a monthly ro‑ro liner linking the Beibu Gulf ports of Qinzhou and Nansha with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The service, operated by the vessel Cosco Shengshi, will transport roughly 2,000 commercial vehicles...
AlgoSec Study Finds Enterprises Seek More Control in Network Security
AlgoSec’s State of Network Security Report, based on over 500 global respondents, reveals enterprises are shifting toward unified policy control amid rapid cloud growth, AI‑driven traffic, and hybrid workloads. Sixty‑five percent of organizations have already adjusted to AI‑powered threats, with...
Why AI-Ready ERP Depends on Industrial-Scale Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise software is entering an AI‑driven era, and ERP systems must now prove they can run large language models reliably, securely, and at scale. Oracle’s NetSuite highlights its advantage by being built as a shared, multi‑user platform on a unified...
FIIG Securities Fined AU$2.5 Million Following Prolonged Cybersecurity Failures
Australian fixed‑income firm FIIG Securities was hit with a AU$2.5 million civil penalty after the Federal Court found it failed to protect client data for over four years. A 2023 ransomware attack exfiltrated roughly 385 GB of personal and financial information belonging...
Tabi Connect Launches AI-Powered Dynamic Business Rules Engine at Manifest 2026
Tabi Connect unveiled its AI‑powered Dynamic Business Rules Engine at Manifest 2026, enabling freight brokers to create and modify complex pricing logic using plain‑English commands without any code. The engine replaces manual, spreadsheet‑driven quoting with a real‑time, governed decision layer...
The New Gemini-Based Google Translate Can Be Hacked with Simple Words
Google Translate switched to Gemini models in December 2025, and researchers have uncovered a prompt‑injection flaw that lets users bypass the translation engine entirely. By appending an English instruction after foreign‑language input, the system answers the instruction instead of translating....
ENISA Updates Its International Strategy to Strengthen EU’s Cybersecurity Cooperation
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has published an updated International Strategy aimed at reinforcing the EU’s cyber‑defence ecosystem through selective global cooperation. The revision aligns partnerships with the EU’s policy objectives, highlighting collaborations with Ukraine, the United States,...
UK’s Brightest Young Scientists Named Finalists for Largest Unrestricted Science Prize
The Blavatnik Family Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences announced the nine finalists for the 2026 UK Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists, covering Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. Three laureates will receive £100,000 each, while the remaining...
Claude AI Now Powers PowerPoint Deck Creation
🚨 Claude is now in PowerPoint, and it's just insane how good it is getting. → it works inside your template → generate full decks with logical structure → iterate to simplify → combine slides .. it can even creates editable diagrams directly in PPT...
Defining Resilience: Why It Matters in InsurTech
How would you define Resilience ? → https://t.co/A4KJbkxo41 That's a question I was asked recently while preparing for a panel of an upcoming InsurTech conference. Which makes perfect sense as the word is gaining momentum, though still in its early days. https://t.co/iLT5SURyPk
Sneak Preview: Leveraging AI for Contextual CTV Advertising at Streaming Media Connect
At Streaming Media Connect, a panel titled “All About Context: Leveraging AI for Contextual CTV Advertising” will explore how artificial intelligence can power real‑time, content‑aware ad placements across connected‑TV platforms. Moderated by SVTA expert Bhavesh Upadhyaya, the discussion features leaders...
Engineering at the Edge: Nidec Powering the Future of Ship Loading at Dalrymple Bay
Nidec Drives Africa engineered a 1 MW variable frequency drive motor control centre (MCC) for the new SL1A ship loader at Dalrymple Bay Terminal, 4 km offshore in Mackay, Australia. The IP44‑rated, Form 4a‑compliant system integrates dual Active Front End units, a 600 Vdc...
2026’s Digital Blueprint: Building Payment Stability in Construction
Late payments remain a chronic issue in construction, with 70% of contractors and subcontractors reporting regular delays that inflate costs and jeopardize projects. The financial strain forces firms to increase bids by roughly 8% and pushes material prices up by...
Payments Orchestration Becomes a Profit Center
Payments orchestration, once a back‑office utility, is now being positioned as a profit center for merchants. By inserting a control layer between merchants and multiple acquirers, processors and wallets, the technology enables real‑time routing decisions that optimize cost, authorization rates...
Why Game-Day Revenue Doesn’t Mean Same-Day Cash
Professional sports teams generate massive game‑day revenue, but cash arrives days or weeks later, creating a structural mismatch between inflows and outflows. Immediate expenses—player payroll, travel, security—must be paid upfront while ticket, merchandise, and media earnings settle on staggered schedules....
Nearly 3 in 4 Premium Cardholders Used a Card-Linked Offer in the Past Year
A PYMNTS Intelligence survey of 3,066 U.S. consumers reveals that premium credit‑card holders—those paying annual fees above $100—are the most engaged segment, with 74% redeeming at least one card‑linked offer in the past year. By contrast, only 32% of free‑card...
Perforce AI Products and Features Achieve ISO 42001 Certification
Perforce Software announced that several of its AI products and features have earned ISO 42001 certification, the first international standard for responsible AI management. The certified lineup includes Delphix Data Control Tower, BlazeMeter Test Data Pro, BlazeMeter AI Log Analysis,...
Mastercard Tightens Rules for BIN Sponsors That Support FinTech Card Issuers
Mastercard has introduced BIN Sponsor Plus, an accreditation program for UK Bank Identification Number sponsors that enable fintechs to issue cards. The initiative formalizes higher standards for training, due diligence and operational rigor, while offering accredited sponsors dedicated Mastercard support....
Understanding Breaches Before and After They Happen: What Every Organization Should Know
The article highlights that most cyber breaches stem from basic hygiene failures—human error, unpatched software, weak authentication, and poor segmentation—rather than sophisticated exploits. Multi‑factor authentication (MFA) blocks the majority of automated attacks but remains vulnerable to fatigue and social‑engineering tricks....
Is Agentic Commerce Enterprise-Grade, or Not? Yes, Says Ayal Karmi - but It Needs Operational Rails
In early 2026 OpenAI and Google introduced the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) and Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), formalising AI‑driven checkout standards. nekuda positions itself as the enterprise‑grade bridge, providing secure payment rails that connect these protocols to merchant back‑ends. The...
From Operational Efficiency to Asset Performance - How Precision Drilling Used SAP S/4HANA to Turn Asset Data Into Operational Intelligence
Precision Drilling migrated to SAP S/4HANA starting in 2017, coupling the greenfield ERP rollout with a rigorous data‑governance program based on ISO 14224 standards. The shift replaced a heavily customized ECC landscape with standardized processes, master‑data hierarchies and role‑based Fiori apps,...
Novel Microfluidic Method Improves Nanoparticle Separation Accuracy
University of Oulu researchers unveiled a microfluidic technique that merges electrophoretic slip and viscoelastic forces to separate sub‑micron particles. The approach raises the purity of synthetic polystyrene beads by 30‑50% and improves cancer‑cell vesicle purity by over 20%. Unlike conventional...
When the Softest Carbon Meets the Hardest
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University reviewed the emerging field of graphene‑diamond hybrids, materials that combine the flexibility and conductivity of graphene with the hardness and thermal stability of diamond. They categorize hybrids into van der Waals structures with weak...
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SaaS SEO In 10 Steps [Examples Included]
The guide outlines a ten‑step framework for building a high‑performing SaaS SEO strategy, from keyword research to brand building. It emphasizes product‑led content, topic clusters, and international optimization as differentiators for SaaS firms. The article quantifies the impact, noting that...
Microfluidic Reactor System Turns Sunlight and Waste Heat Into High-Efficiency Hydrogen Fuel
Researchers at National Taiwan University and National Tsing Hua University unveiled a compact microfluidic reactor that simultaneously harvests sunlight and waste heat to produce hydrogen. The device couples a Ti₃C₂‑CdS heterostructure catalyst with a thermoelectric generator, achieving a solar‑to‑hydrogen conversion...
Energy Scaleup Group Secures £55m Series B Round
London‑based tem has closed a $75 million (£55 million) Series B round, led by Lightspeed Ventures and backed by Hitachi Ventures, Atomico and others. The startup, founded in 2021, offers what it calls the first AI‑native energy transaction infrastructure, combining an AI‑powered engine,...
Evinova and Bristol Myers Squibb Launch AI Collaboration for Clinical Trials
Evinova announced a strategic agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb to deploy its AI‑native Cost Optimizer module across BMS’s global clinical trial portfolio. The platform leverages agentic AI, USDM data standards, and a Unified Trial Solution that blends eCOA, telehealth, and...
How AI Is Reshaping Attack Path Analysis
Cybersecurity teams are drowning in disparate findings, while adversaries leverage AI to craft rapid attack chains. By integrating AI with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, organizations can generate dynamic heat maps that surface coverage gaps and model realistic attack paths. Platforms...
Why Is a $700M Startup “Testing” Its AI in the Balkans?
Wonderful, an Amsterdam‑based autonomous AI‑agent platform, raised $134 million and reached a $700 million valuation within its first year. In September 2025 it opened a Central‑Eastern European hub in Zagreb, positioning Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia as a proving ground for culturally‑grounded AI. The...
Made4net Unveils AI Journey
Made4net announced its AI Journey, a three‑phase roadmap that moves warehouse management from assistive chatbots to fully autonomous AI agents. The first wave introduces in‑flow digital assistants and living SOPs to streamline user tasks. The second wave adds smart exception...
Make Cold Requests Count: Profile or Relevant Message
Most cold connection requests say NOTHING. 2 ways to fix this: 1. Don't send a message (let your profile talk) 2. Send something relevant Both take seconds. Neither is ingenuine.
Biodefense Blind Spot: Why Washington Confuses Pandemics with Bioweapons
In this episode Junaid Nabi explains how the convergence of generative AI and synthetic biology is creating a new class of biological threats that evade traditional pandemic‑focused defenses. Recent AI models such as Evo 2, Claude Opus 4, and OpenAI’s o3 can design...
Key Molecular Factor Behind Nav1.7 Inactivation Uncovered
A collaborative research team has identified a previously unknown molecular factor, termed Factor X, that governs the rapid inactivation of the Nav1.7 sodium channel. Using cryo‑electron microscopy and electrophysiological assays, the study shows that Factor X binds to a specific intracellular loop,...
Gold, Growth, And Getting Better Ft. Ostbye
In this episode, Craig MacBean, President of Ostbye, discusses navigating market volatility, especially with rising gold prices and unpredictable tariffs, while maintaining the core culture of the business after a recent acquisition. He emphasizes the importance of smart operations, leveraging...
Sponsored: The Evolving AI Data Center: Options Multiply, Constraints Grow, and Infrastructure Planning Is Even More Critical
AI data centers are no longer monolithic; diverse models, accelerators, and cooling methods force operators to tailor connectivity. Optical links have become a strategic pillar, matching power and cooling in importance, especially as rack density and fault domains grow. Multi‑terabit...
AI-Native Proptech Startup MARC Backed by a Group of Angel Investors
Dublin‑based proptech startup MARC announced a $1 million pre‑seed round backed by 23 angel investors, including notable real‑estate and tech founders, with no venture‑capital participation. The company’s AI‑driven platform automates contract discovery, extraction, and term structuring from sources such as email...
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Domain Spoofing (Noun) [Word Notes]
In this concise episode, host Rick Howard explains domain spoofing, a social engineering technique where attackers create malicious domains that closely resemble legitimate ones to deceive users. He outlines how the tactic works, its common vectors, and the potential damage...
HER2’s Digital Rebirth Is Unlocking the Full Potential of ADCs
The latest wave of antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs) hinges on precise HER2 quantification, and digital pathology combined with AI is delivering that accuracy. By analyzing gigapixel slides, AI models can detect low and ultra‑low HER2 expression that traditional microscopy often misses,...
Abio Technologies Launches Abio Spark and Blaze at SLAS2026
Abio Technologies unveiled its AI‑first software suite at SLAS2026, introducing Abio Spark and Abio Blaze. Spark is a free, integrated electronic lab notebook and inventory system aimed at academics and startups. Blaze is an AI‑powered orchestration platform that connects heterogeneous...
emlrn.com Redefines Customer Support Outsourcing Through Brand-First Execution
emlrn limited is reshaping outsourced customer support by making brand alignment the core of its service model. Targeting e‑commerce, SaaS, fintech and other tech firms, the company delivers 24/7 omnichannel assistance that mirrors each client’s tone and processes. Structured onboarding...
Ringzy Provides AI Call Answering Software for Small Businesses, Built by ValidPixel
Ringzy, an AI‑powered call answering platform built by ValidPixel, targets small and service‑based businesses that lose revenue from missed phone calls. The solution answers inbound calls 24/7 with natural‑sounding voice agents that follow customizable business scripts. By handling calls in...
Digital South and Thinkbridge Partner to Accelerate AI and Digital Innovation
Digital South, a provider of connectivity and managed services, announced a strategic partnership with AI engineering firm thinkbridge. The alliance gives Digital South access to thinkbridge’s Foundation Program, enabling rapid AI prototyping, automation, and go‑to‑market support. Together they will deliver...
China Rolls Out BeiDou Satellite Messaging for Emergency Use
China has launched a BeiDou satellite short‑messaging service that lets users send and receive SMS without cellular coverage. The offering, developed by China Space‑Time Information and integrated by China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom, works on compatible smartphones without...
G42 Expands Global AI Ambitions with Sovereign Cloud Partnership in Vietnam
Abu Dhabi‑based G42 has inked a Framework Cooperation Agreement with Vietnam’s FPT Corporation and Viet Thai Group to build sovereign AI and hyperscale cloud infrastructure. The deal, backed by up to $1 bn in consumption commitments, will see three new datacenters...