News•Feb 17, 2026
RCV Engines Secures £4 Million European Deal & Bolsters UK Manufacturing
RCV Engines has secured a £4 million supply agreement with a European partner to deliver its mission‑critical propulsion systems. The contract was awarded after a competitive evaluation, highlighting the company’s 4‑stroke rotary valve engines that can run on heavy fuels such as JP8 and JP5. Deliveries will span the next 12 months, supporting UAV and portable power applications while boosting production at RCV’s Ferndown facility. The deal also promises to sustain skilled jobs and stimulate the regional supply chain.
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Feb 17, 2026
Ams OSRAM and Meizhi Settle Patent Disputes over LEDs Used in Spider Farmer Luminaires
ams OSRAM and Shenzhen Meizhi Optoelectronics have reached a settlement ending pending LED‑related patent disputes in the United States and Germany. The agreement resolves litigation concerning ams OSRAM's patents used in Spider Farmer horticultural lighting systems. Under the deal, Meizhi...
By Semiconductor Today
News•Feb 17, 2026
Leonardo Funding Development of Earth Observation Constellation
Leonardo is investing roughly €500 million to develop a 20‑satellite Earth observation constellation slated for launch in 2027‑28. The system will combine high‑resolution optical, synthetic‑aperture radar and communications payloads, built by Thales Alenia Space using its NIMBUS modular bus. The project...
By SpaceNews
News•Feb 17, 2026
AI Consulting Startup Navikenz Raises $7.5 Mn Led by Sekar PRC and Sudip Nandy
Navikenz, a Noida‑based AI consulting firm, closed a $7.5 million funding round led by Sekar PRC and Sudip Nandy, adding to a prior $8 million raise. The capital will fund team expansion and further development of its AI platforms, including RetailBOT and...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 17, 2026
Jersey Hired Secures $250,000 Investment to Revolutionize Local Recruitment Technology
Jersey Hired, New Jersey’s leading hyper‑local job board, announced a $250,000 strategic investment from its parent, Local Talent Group. The capital will accelerate AI‑driven matching, mobile‑first UX upgrades, and an expanded sales force targeting South and Central Jersey. By focusing...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 17, 2026
Fintech Treyd Targets Doubling UK Customer Base as It Hits £200m Lending Milestone
Swedish fintech Treyd has surpassed £200 million in UK lending since its 2022 launch, making Britain its biggest market with more than 500 customers. The company plans to double its UK client base by 2027, targeting underserved SMEs that need rapid...
By The Fintech Times
News•Feb 17, 2026
John Lewis to Roll Out Topshop to 32 Stores Nationwide
John Lewis is re‑introducing Topshop to 32 of its stores and Topman to seven locations as part of an £800 million multi‑year fashion investment. The rollout follows a redesign of the Oxford Street flagship and adds a slate of new international...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Feb 17, 2026
IOCO Goes Desert Storming with Saudi Arabia Cloud Expansion
Johannesburg‑listed iOCO is expanding its cloud practice in Saudi Arabia through a partnership with Amazon Web Services. The move targets Saudi government agencies and enterprises as the kingdom pushes its Vision 2030 digital modernization agenda. iOCO will invest in local delivery...
By TechCentral (South Africa)
News•Feb 17, 2026
AI Can Help Optimise Clean Energy Save Lives and Livelihoods: Ceew CEO
Ceew CEO Anurabha Ghosh highlighted how artificial intelligence can fine‑tune renewable energy dispatch, forecast storm surges and flood risks, and make agriculture more climate‑resilient. She warned that AI’s own resource footprint—energy and water for data centres—must be managed intentionally. India’s...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Snap Inc. Reveals Insights Into Its Users’ Behaviour for Ramadan 2026
Snap Inc. released its Ramadan 2026 consumer insights, highlighting that the holy month will fall in winter for the first time in the Middle East, altering fasting hours and spending patterns. The report shows 40% of GCC Snapchat users plan Ramadan...
By Campaign Middle East
News•Feb 17, 2026
Two Years of Digital Services Act Allows 50 Million Content Moderation Decisions by Platforms to Be Reversed
The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) has enabled users to overturn nearly 50 million content‑moderation decisions in its first two years. About 30% of the 165 million appeals filed through platform internal mechanisms have been reversed, showing the law’s enforcement strength. In...
By EU Digital Strategy – eIDAS tag
News•Feb 17, 2026
Commission Launches Investigation Into Shein Under the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against fast‑fashion giant Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The probe targets Shein’s addictive design features, opaque recommender‑system algorithms, and the sale of illegal items, including child sexual abuse material. Regulators will...
By EU Digital Strategy – eIDAS tag
News•Feb 17, 2026
Orbital Paradigm: Ill-Fated PSLV’s 4th Stage Ignited. KID Taught Us A Ton
India’s PSLV‑C62 suffered a third‑stage anomaly, yet its fourth stage ignited while the vehicle was already descending. Spanish firm Orbital Paradigm’s KID demonstrator survived the uncontrolled re‑entry, separated, and transmitted telemetry back to Earth. The post‑flight report reveals that intense...
By Orbital Today
News•Feb 17, 2026
Retail Brand Monitoring Software: Track What Customers Say
Retail brand monitoring software transforms the way retailers listen to digital word‑of‑mouth, using AI to aggregate mentions across social, review sites, forums and emerging AI‑generated answers. The tools deliver real‑time alerts, sentiment scores and competitor share‑of‑voice, turning scattered feedback into...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Feb 17, 2026
MCSI Team Make Gaming Accessible Post SCI
Specialist orthopaedic hospital MCSI, in partnership with Aspire and charity SpecialEffect, installed a bespoke adaptive gaming system for spinal cord injury patient Gabriel Popa. The setup links an Xbox console to a ceiling‑mounted TV via HDMI, using an adaptive controller,...
By Health Tech Digital (UK)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Harnessing AI to Secure the Future of Identity
Artificial intelligence is reshaping identity management, with machine and AI agents now surpassing human users in many environments. This surge creates a broader attack surface, as each automated identity demands governance yet often appears outside IT‑approved systems. Channel partners are...
By ITPro
News•Feb 17, 2026
How to Use Zapier for Social Media Automation
Zapier, the leading AI‑orchestration platform, enables marketers to automate repetitive social‑media tasks such as posting, resharing, and responding. By linking content sources—RSS feeds, blogs, or AI writers—to networks like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, teams can maintain a constant presence without...
By Zapier – Blog
News•Feb 17, 2026
Singapore’s AI ROI Reality: High Spend, Hard Returns
AI hype in Singapore masks modest financial returns. Enterprises spend an average S$18.9 million per AI initiative in 2025, yet only 23% achieve the projected ROI. A PwC global CEO survey shows just 12% of CEOs see both cost cuts and...
By TechRepublic – Articles
News•Feb 17, 2026
U. Arkansas at Little Rock to Launch AI Undergrad Degree
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will debut an undergraduate artificial intelligence degree in the fall of 2026, becoming the latest institution to embed AI into its core curriculum. The program features a stackable credentials model, allowing students from...
By EdScoop
News•Feb 17, 2026
Swedish-British Unibloom Teams up with SAP to Turn Climate Data Into Daily Purchasing Decisions
Swedish‑British startup Unibloom has partnered with SAP to launch Unibloom Switch AI within SAP’s enterprise ecosystem. The solution uses AI agents and country‑level emissions, land‑use and cost data to let procurement teams compare suppliers, materials and geographies in minutes, balancing...
By ArcticStartup
News•Feb 17, 2026
Agoda Open Sources APIAgent to Convert Any REST Pr GraphQL API Into an MCP Server with Zero Code
Agoda has released APIAgent, an open‑source tool that turns any REST or GraphQL API into a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with zero code and no deployments. The proxy reads OpenAPI or GraphQL schemas, generates tool definitions, and uses DuckDB...
By MarkTechPost
News•Feb 17, 2026
India’s Cybersecurity Cost Equation
India’s enterprises are boosting cybersecurity spend as multi‑cloud, API‑led ecosystems expand, yet Security Operations Centre (SOC) capacity lags behind. The average data‑breach cost has climbed to ₹22 crore (≈US$2.6 million), highlighting the financial stakes. Tool proliferation generates more alerts, but analyst throughput...
By TechRepublic – Articles
News•Feb 17, 2026
Netrio Named to CRN’s MSP 500 List For 2026
Netrio has been named to CRN’s 2026 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category, highlighting its role as a leading AI‑driven managed IT and cybersecurity provider for mid‑market enterprises. The Elite 150 spot recognizes Netrio’s end‑to‑end...
By AI-TechPark
News•Feb 17, 2026
Fibe Crosses Rs 1,200 Cr Revenue in FY25; Profit Spikes 13%
Fibe, the former EarlySalary, posted FY25 operating revenue of Rs 1,228 crore, a 49% increase from the prior year, while net profit rose 13% to Rs 114 crore. Interest on loans remained the dominant revenue stream, exceeding Rs 1,000 crore and representing over...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 17, 2026
Malicious Fork of Legitimate Triton App Discovered on GitHub, Exposing New Malware Threat
A malicious fork of the legitimate Triton macOS client was posted on GitHub, masquerading as an official release while embedding a Windows‑only malware payload. The attacker, operating under the account “JaoAureliano,” used a deceptive README and raw asset links to...
By GBHackers On Security
News•Feb 17, 2026
How to Choose a Password Manager for Your Business
Choosing a password manager is now a strategic security decision, not just a convenience tool. While consumer‑focused apps handle basic storage, enterprise‑grade solutions add centralized provisioning, role‑based access, and detailed audit trails. Decision‑makers must evaluate encryption models, zero‑knowledge architecture, MFA...
By TechRepublic – Articles
News•Feb 17, 2026
Paket Mutfak Raises $3.8M to Grow Multi-Brand Cloud Kitchen Model
Turkish cloud‑kitchen software startup Paket Mutfak announced a $3.8 million financing round, bringing its total capital to $12.3 million. The round was led by existing backers Nokta Yatırım Holding, Ünlü & Co, and Fırat İşbecer, with new investors including Ali Sabancı and...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 17, 2026
Sneak Preview: Finder?s Feat: Optimizing Search & Discovery With Metadata & Machine Learning at Streaming Media Connect
At Streaming Media Connect, a panel titled “Finder’s Feat: Optimizing Search & Discovery With Metadata & Machine Learning” will examine how structured metadata and AI‑driven tools transform content discovery into a revenue engine. Panelists include Tom Gennari (Fabric), Jamie Mackinlay...
By Streaming Media
News•Feb 17, 2026
CraftifAI Raises $3 Mn To Build AI Tools For Embedded Software Development
CraftifAI announced a $3 million seed round, led by Ankur Capital, to accelerate its AI-driven platform for embedded software development. The startup’s Orbit platform uses multi‑agent generative AI to automate code generation, hardware optimization, and AI/ML deployment for edge, IoT and...
By Inc42
News•Feb 17, 2026
DSK 2026 Set to Showcase AI & Autonomous Defense Systems
The 2026 Drone Show Korea (DSK) opens Feb. 25 in Busan, covering 26,508 m² with 318 companies from 23 nations. The event’s AI‑centric theme showcases autonomous, manned‑unmanned combat systems, with dedicated Army, Navy and Air Force pavilions. Major players such as...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Feb 17, 2026
Infosys and Anthropic Announce Collaboration to Unlock AI Value Across Complex, Regulated Industries
Infosys and Anthropic announced a strategic partnership to embed Anthropic's Claude models, including Claude Code, into Infosys Topaz AI services. The collaboration launches with a dedicated Anthropic Center of Excellence for telecommunications, targeting AI agents that automate complex, regulated workflows. It...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 17, 2026
MarTech Interview With Misha Williams, Chief Operating Officer @ GWI
Chief Operating Officer Misha Williams of GWI discusses the launch of Agent Spark, an AI‑powered platform that injects analyst‑grade human insights directly into tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot. He warns marketers that AI outputs must be grounded in representative...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 17, 2026
With New Subsidiary, Chams Joins Nigeria’s Growing AI Infrastructure Race
Chams Holding Company Plc announced the formation of a new subsidiary, ChamsCorp Plc, to focus on AI infrastructure, data‑centre design, and digital device manufacturing. The move marks a strategic pivot from its legacy payments and identity services toward the foundational...
By TechCabal
News•Feb 17, 2026
How Should Publishers Respond to AI Models ‘Hoovering up’ Copyrighted Content?
Publishers face mounting pressure as AI developers scrape copyrighted material to train large language models. At the Definitive AI Forum in London, leaders from The Guardian, Alvarez & Marsal, and the PPA argued that no single solution exists, but collective action,...
By Media Voices
News•Feb 17, 2026
DSS Files Charges Against El-Rufai Over Alleged NSA Phone Interception
The Department of State Services has filed a three‑count criminal charge against former Kaduna governor Nasir El‑Rufai for allegedly intercepting the telephone communications of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Prosecutors say El‑Rufai admitted the illegal interception during a televised interview on 13 February 2026,...
By The Cyber Express
News•Feb 17, 2026
AXIS Consulting Shares a Practical Model for Scaling AI, Automation, and CRM Change
AXIS Consulting unveiled a five‑component operating model to help mid‑market and enterprise firms scale AI, automation, and CRM initiatives beyond isolated pilots. The framework aligns use‑case selection, data governance, process‑first design, embedded change management, and continuous measurement to create repeatable,...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 17, 2026
How Recruitment Funding Really Works (Beyond the Percentage)
Recruitment agencies often focus on headline funding percentages, but the true cost is driven by how funding behaves under real‑world conditions. Factors such as debt protection activation, margin release timing, invoice aging, credit limits, and ancillary charges shape cash‑flow stability...
By Onrec
News•Feb 17, 2026
Anthropic, Infosys to Build Custom AI Agents for Firms
Anthropic and Infosys have announced a partnership to create custom AI agents for enterprises, combining Anthropic's Claude large language models, including Claude Code, with Infosys' Topaz AI platform. The collaboration targets sectors such as telecommunications and financial services, aiming to automate...
By Bloomberg – Technology (sitewide)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Starweaver Expands AI Engineering Presence in Hyderabad
Starweaver announced a major expansion of its AI engineering hub in Hyderabad, planning to quadruple its engineering and data staff within six months. The center will accelerate development of AI‑driven platforms such as Journeybuilder, DesignPilot, and analytics intelligence tools for...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 17, 2026
CVE-2026-1357: WordPress Plugin RCE Exposes Sites to Full Takeover
A critical remote code execution flaw, CVE‑2026‑1357, has been discovered in the WPvivid Backup & Migration WordPress plugin, affecting over 900,000 active sites. The vulnerability lets unauthenticated attackers upload and run arbitrary PHP files via the plugin’s backup‑receive endpoint, granting...
By Security Boulevard
News•Feb 17, 2026
Micro-Magic Debuts High-Precision M3G-2XX Series Gyroscopes
Micro-Magic Inc. has launched the M3G-210 and M3G-220, high‑precision triaxial MEMS gyroscopes. The devices achieve a bias instability of 0.1 °/h and an angle random walk of 0.1 °/√h, with up to 2000 Hz sampling and 200 Hz bandwidth. Housed in rugged aluminum alloy,...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Feb 17, 2026
How SSO Simplifies Identity Management for Deskless and Frontline Workforces
Frontline and deskless workers comprise roughly 80% of the global labor force, yet traditional identity systems struggle with shared devices, shift changes, and high turnover. Single Sign‑On (SSO) consolidates credentials, cutting password‑reset tickets and speeding up access at shift handovers....
By Security Boulevard
News•Feb 17, 2026
Comcast Business Powers February’s Biggest Broadcast Events
Comcast Business is again partnering with NBCUniversal to provide the backbone network for three marquee February events: Super Bowl LVII, the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics, and the 2026 NBA All‑Star Game. The company will deliver dedicated, high‑capacity fiber connections linking...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 17, 2026
AI Is the Future of Warfare and US Is in the Lead
Artificial intelligence is reshaping modern warfare, with the United States far ahead in funding, infrastructure, and operational deployment. The Pentagon now spends at least $2 billion annually on AI‑enabled weapons and billions more indirectly through procurement, while private investment tops $109 billion....
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Feb 17, 2026
Deloitte: 95% of Indian Consumers Will Pay for SDVs
Deloitte’s 2026 Global Automotive Consumer Study reveals that 95% of Indian car buyers are ready to pay extra for software‑defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities such as safety, security and health monitoring. The same respondents view SDVs as helpful (81%) and are...
By Automotive World – Autonomous Driving
News•Feb 17, 2026
Industrial AI Shifting as Enterprises Turn Analytics Into Autonomous Action
IFS posted 23% annual recurring revenue growth and a 114% net retention rate for FY 2025, indicating industrial AI is moving from pilot projects to large‑scale operational use. The company’s new IFS Nexus Black and Agent Studio platforms let enterprises...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 17, 2026
Biopharma Must Cope With The Fetal Bovine Serum Squeeze
Biopharma faces a tightening fetal bovine serum (FBS) market as U.S. cattle inventories hit record lows and European disease outbreaks curb supply. Prices have surged more than 300% over five years and release timelines have lengthened from weeks to months...
By BioSpace
News•Feb 17, 2026
Red Light Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Brain Injuries
A University of Utah Health study examined red‑light photobiomodulation (PBM) as a preventive therapy for repetitive head acceleration events in collegiate football. Twenty‑six Division I athletes were randomized to active or sham transcranial and intranasal PBM over 16 weeks, receiving three...
By Bio-IT World
News•Feb 17, 2026
Visual Intelligence Powering Next-Generation Robotics
Machine vision has transitioned from simple part detection to a measurement‑grade sensory core for industrial robots. Advances in high‑resolution cameras, 3D imaging, edge AI and deep‑learning enable sub‑millimeter positioning, real‑time defect recognition and adaptive path correction. This vision‑driven intelligence lets...
By Metrology News
News•Feb 17, 2026
OpenAI Deleted Word ‘Safely’ From Its Mission – Its New Structure Is A Test
OpenAI’s latest IRS filing removed the word “safely” from its mission, replacing it with a broader pledge to benefit all of humanity. The change coincided with a legal restructuring that split the organization into a nonprofit foundation and a for‑profit...
By Claims Journal