Cyber-Attacks on UK Firms Increase at Four Times Global Rate
Check Point’s February 2026 report shows UK organisations faced a 36% year‑on‑year rise in cyber‑attacks, far outpacing the 9.8% global increase. Despite the surge, UK firms averaged 1,504 attacks per week, still below the global mean of 2,086. Education, energy, government, healthcare and financial services were the most targeted sectors, with ransomware groups such as Qilin, Clop and The Gentlemen accounting for the bulk of incidents. Simultaneously, unchecked generative AI usage exposed 88% of organisations to high‑risk data leaks.
Retail Media at a Turning Point: Growth, Agents, and the New Rules of 2026
The Retail Media Podcast’s final episode, recorded at NRF 2026, highlights three pivotal shifts that defined 2025: marketplace sellers emerging as the primary growth engine, AI becoming the operating system for retail media, and product catalogs transforming into strategic discovery...
Netcracker CTO: Achieving High Value with AI Is Telecom’s Next Inflection Point
At MWC26 Netcracker CTO Bob Titus warned that AI marks a critical inflection point for telecoms, promising new revenue, cost reductions, and superior customer experiences. He emphasized that operators must upgrade talent, build robust, governable AI architectures, and prioritize high‑value...
Charing Infrastructure Expands in Pennsylvania with NEVI
Pennsylvania is rolling out 12 electric‑vehicle charging projects along its major roadways, backed by $54 million already committed through the federal NEVI program. To date the state has installed 30 public chargers—the highest NEVI‑funded count in the nation—and has 53 more...
UK Government Hires Google to Develop AI Planning Tool to Make "Near-Instant Decisions"
Google Cloud has secured a £6.9 million contract from the UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to build an AI‑driven planning tool. The system is designed to halve processing times for planning applications, aiming for near‑instant decisions on straightforward...
Ground Control: The Strategic Backbone for Telcos’ Space-Based Infrastructure
Telcos are transforming ground infrastructure into the operational backbone of space‑based connectivity, merging teleports, gateway stations and edge data centers with cloud and 5G networks. e& showcased this shift by delivering the Middle East’s first 1.25 Gbps satellite link from its...
Spain Eyes First Offshore Wind Tender This Year
Spain's energy minister Sara Aagesen announced that the country will launch its first offshore wind tender this year, targeting 3 GW of new capacity. The tender follows a similar commitment made last year, signaling Spain's accelerated push into offshore renewables. If...
Nordic Semiconductor Introduces Precise, Adaptive Battery Health-Monitoring to Enable Smarter, Longer‑lasting IoT Devices
Nordic Semiconductor unveiled Fuel Gauge v2.0 at Embedded World 2026, an upgraded software‑based battery‑management solution for its nPM1300 and nPM1304 power‑management ICs. The new version adds adaptive State‑of‑Health estimation, fleet‑wide analytics via nRF Cloud powered by Memfault, and multi‑battery tracking,...
Large Series C Signals Scale-Up of China’s Laser Satellite Communications Sector
Shanghai‑based BlueStar Optical Domain announced a Series C round of roughly 500 million yuan ($72 million). The capital will fund a production‑line upgrade aimed at delivering 1,000 laser communication terminals annually by mid‑2026. The move positions BlueStar as a mass‑production supplier for China’s...
The Non-Obvious Guide to Understanding People on Social Media
At Ragan’s Social Media Conference 2026, Rohit Bhargava introduced the SIFT framework—Space, Insights, Focus, Twist—to help communicators cut through digital noise. He argues that creating mental space, seeking unconventional sources, curating ideas deliberately, and adding a surprise element produce content...
DNA Barcoding Reveals Which Gene-Therapy Nanoparticles Reach Targets in Vivo
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a DNA‑based barcoding assay that measures, in living mice, which lipid nanoparticles successfully deliver gene‑editing cargo to target cellular compartments. The technique identified that many particles are degraded in lysosomes, while a newly...
Reading the Sun's Mind Weeks Before It Erupts
Researchers at Southwest Research Institute and NCAR unveiled PINNBARDS, a physics‑informed neural network that reconstructs the Sun’s deep‑layer magnetic activity from Solar Dynamics Observatory data. By mathematically inverting surface magnetic patterns, the tool can identify emerging flare‑producing regions weeks before...
Spinal Stimulation Above and Below Injury Restores Leg Movement and Sensory Feedback in Clinical Trial
Researchers at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, and VA Providence demonstrated that simultaneous electrical stimulation above and below a spinal cord lesion can restore both leg movement and spatial sensory feedback in people with complete spinal cord injuries. In a...
Antibiotics Can Affect the Gut Microbiome for Several Years, Study Shows
A new study published in Nature Medicine shows that a single course of antibiotics can alter the gut microbiome for up to eight years. Researchers linked Sweden’s national drug‑dispensing register with microbiome data from 14,979 adults, revealing lasting changes in...
InformationWeek Podcast: When Do Smaller AI Models Make Sense?
The InformationWeek podcast hosted by João‑Pierre Ruth explores when smaller AI models make business sense. CEO Pierre DeBois of Zimana Analytics and former Insight Enterprises CTO Amol Ajgaonkar discuss trade‑offs between large language models and compact alternatives, including performance, cost,...
Manulife Moves AI Agents Into Core Financial Workflows
Manulife is rolling out a runtime platform for agentic AI that can execute tasks across its internal systems, moving AI from isolated pilots to core financial workflows. The insurer expects the initiative to generate more than $1 billion in value by...
How J&J, Suntory and Toyota Cut Industrial Heat Emissions
Johnson & Johnson has allocated up to $40 million a year since 2005 to a carbon‑relief fund that finances low‑carbon retrofits, including a 2023 geothermal plant that slashed heating and cooling emissions at a Belgian site by roughly 30%. The company...
Why People Are Abandoning Wireless Headphones
Wired headphones are experiencing a pronounced resurgence, with Circana reporting a 20% revenue increase in the first six weeks of 2026 after years of decline. Consumers cite superior sound quality, plug‑and‑play reliability, and a nostalgic, anti‑tech sentiment as primary motivators....
5 Rewired Sessions for Digital Health Innovators Navigating the NHS
Digital Health Rewired returns to the NEC in Birmingham on March 24‑25, 2026, featuring a dedicated Health Innovation Network zone where eight AI‑focused innovators will showcase solutions for cancer, mental health, and missed appointments. The agenda includes the EMAP session...
Acer Launches New Channel Partner Portal on 50th Anniversary
Acer unveiled its new Channel Partner Portal during its 50th‑anniversary event in Milan, creating a unified digital hub for European resellers. The platform bundles training documentation, product catalogs, pricing tools, bid opportunities, marketing assets, loyalty programs and warranty information. It...
CMA Approves Robo‑Advisory Regulatory Framework
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority approved amendments to its Capital Market Institutions Regulations, establishing a formal regulatory framework for robo‑advisory services. The rules apply to licensed institutions managing investments and require advance CMA notification, algorithmic oversight, diversification standards, detailed disclosures,...
POET Demos Hybrid Laser and Next-Gen High-Power External Light Source for AI at OFC
At OFC 2026 in Los Angeles, POET Technologies showcased its hybrid laser Blazar and next‑generation external light source Starlight. Blazar, a wafer‑level integrated multi‑channel laser, promises higher output power, multi‑wavelength operation and lower manufacturing cost compared with traditional DFB lasers....
RecruitmentOps Launches Content Platform for Recruitment Operations Professionals
RecruitmentOps, founded by Saeed “Si” Bor, launched a content platform for recruitment operations professionals. The platform targets the operational backbone of agencies—systems, reporting, data, and technology selection. It debuts with three formats: the “I Did It Again” podcast, “In The...
QT Imaging Secures FDA Clearance for Updated Breast Acoustic CT Scanner
QT Imaging has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for an updated Breast Acoustic CT scanner, a 3‑D ultrasound tomographic system designed to improve visualization of posterior breast tissue. The new configuration features a tilted transmitter geometry that expands coverage near the...
Kainova Reports Positive Top Line Results From Phase I EPRAD Trial
Canada‑based Kainova Therapeutics announced positive top‑line results from its Phase I EPRAD study of DT‑9081, an oral EP4 receptor antagonist, in patients with advanced, recurrent and metastatic solid tumours. The trial, conducted at four sites in Belgium and France, met all...
AutoRek Debuts RegToolKit to Streamline Compliance
AutoRek has launched RegToolKit, a regulatory compliance platform that plugs into its existing reconciliation suite to help financial institutions map and evidence adherence to complex rules. The solution automatically refreshes rulebooks, links regulatory obligations to operational controls, and provides an...
Seedtag Launches Liz Agent, the Agentic AI Platform for Faster, Smarter Media Strategy
Seedtag unveiled Liz Agent, an agentic AI platform that fuses its proprietary Neuro‑Contextual intelligence with large language models to automate media planning and campaign activation. The conversational interface lets brands move from brief to execution in a single dialogue, delivering...
The 7 Best Virtual Data Room Software: My Top Picks For 2026
The article reviews two leading virtual data room (VDR) platforms—Firmex and ShareFile—highlighting their security‑focused designs and ease of use. Firmex scores 94% for quick room setup and support quality, making it a favorite in legal, finance, and private‑equity transactions, though...
Your Face Is Your Hospital ID Under Mount Sinai's New Clear Scanning Contract
Mount Sinai Health System has signed a system‑wide contract with Clear Secure to deploy facial‑recognition scanners across its seven hospitals and roughly 400 outpatient clinics, serving about five million patient visits annually. The technology, already used in airports and major...
ICEEL 2026: What Does It Mean to Be Human in the Age of Gene Editing?
The 3rd International Conference on the Ethics of Engineering Life (ICEEL 2026) will be held online March 23‑24, 2026, and is free to attend. Organized by the University of Basel, ETH Zurich, the Pontifical Academy for Life and Bambino Gesù Hospital,...
Albanian-Finnish Startup Bliss Raises €232.4k to Build “AI that Understands the Cultural Layer of Mental Health”
Albanian‑Finnish startup Bliss secured €232.4k in angel funding to build culturally intelligent AI for mental health therapy. The capital, led by Keiretsu Forum, Finest Love VC and Plug and Play, will fund the launch of therapist‑trained digital companions and expansion...
GREW Solar Gets ₹500 Cr Module Supply Order
GREW Solar has secured a repeat order worth about ₹500 crore from an independent power producer for high‑efficiency PV modules. The supply will feed the IPP’s upcoming utility‑scale solar projects across several Indian locations. GREW operates a 6.5 GW module plant in...
The Importance of Custom Magento Development for Competitive eCommerce Stores
Magento remains a leading eCommerce platform due to its flexibility and scalability, but out‑of‑the‑box installations fall short for competitive retailers. Custom Magento development and purpose‑built extensions—such as automated product imports, dimensional weight shipping, and regional carrier integrations—enhance performance, operational efficiency,...
HowNow ‘Excels’ on the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems
HowNow has been named a Core Challenger on the 2026 Fosway 9‑Grid™ for Learning Systems, marking its third straight year in this tier. The analyst firm rates the vendor’s trajectory as “Excelling,” reflecting heightened innovation and market performance. HowNow also...
Brand Deals Explained: How Influencers Work With Brands and Secure Deals
The article breaks down how influencers partner with brands, outlining the steps from outreach to contract signing. It highlights the role of audience metrics, platform intermediaries, and legal considerations in shaping deal structures. Examples illustrate typical compensation models, including flat...
CRED Gets RBI’s Final Nod To Operate As Payment Aggregator
Fintech unicorn CRED has received the Reserve Bank of India's final payment aggregator licence, allowing it to onboard merchants, collect payments and manage settlements directly. The approval builds on its in‑principle nod from April 2024 and adds to its suite...
UGC Creators: What They Are, How They Work, and Where Brands Find Them
User‑generated content (UGC) creators are emerging as a core pillar of modern advertising, delivering authentic, peer‑driven narratives that resonate with consumers. Brands increasingly tap these creators through dedicated marketplaces and social platforms, leveraging their niche expertise to produce video ads,...
La Luce Cristallina Releases Beta-Version of 200mm Barium Titanate Wafer
La Luce Cristallina announced the beta‑release of its 200 mm barium titanate (BaTiO₃) wafer, now available for customer evaluation in advanced electro‑optic modulators. The wafer’s ultra‑low‑voltage operation leverages BaTiO₃’s high Pockels coefficient, targeting co‑packaged optics for AI‑driven data‑center, telecom and datacom workloads. It...
AI Voice Agents Poised to Revolutionise SA’s Digital Customer Service
AI voice agents are set to transform South Africa’s digital customer service, moving beyond traditional IVR by combining locally hosted high‑speed speech‑to‑text engines with large language models and retrieval‑augmented generation. 1Stream’s CEO Bruce von Maltitz says the technology can handle...
Hirevue Acquires Hireguide Technology to Accelerate Agentic AI Hiring
Hirevue announced the acquisition of Hireguide's agentic AI technology, aiming to embed conversational AI agents into its hiring platform. The first product rollout will be a voice‑based AI Interviewer that evaluates candidates earlier than traditional resume screening. By combining Hireguide's...
Your Data Lake Is Turning Into a Junk Drawer? Here’s How to Clean It Up
Data lakes often start as simple repositories but evolve into unmanaged dumping grounds as teams drop files without documentation or ownership. N‑iX consulting recommends a focused refresh that begins with the most‑used datasets, assigns clear owners, separates raw and curated...
Thrive Expands Managed AI Services with Model Agnostic AI Workspace
Thrive, a global technology outsourcing firm, launched its Managed AI Workspace, a secure platform offering access to over 58 major AI models in a single governed environment. The service expands Thrive’s Managed AI portfolio with an AI Adoption Model that...
Red Rover Unveils Records: A Modern K-12 HCM Solution for Managing HR Data Efficiently
Red Rover launched Records, a new module in its K‑12 human capital management platform that centralizes employee data from hiring through termination. The solution integrates natively with Red Rover’s existing tools—Absence Management, Time Tracking, Hiring, and Professional Development—offering custom forms,...
FNB Rejigs eWallet with WhatsApp Integration
First National Bank (FNB) has added WhatsApp integration to its eWallet service, allowing users to register and manage a digital wallet directly through a chat interface. The upgrade lets new customers create an eWallet without an existing FNB account, expanding...
Blackcat CTO on the Future of European Fintech: Multi-Rail Finance and Operational Maturity
Blackcat rebranded from Blackcatcard and launched a unified multi‑wallet app that merges a personal EUR IBAN, SEPA transfers, card payments and regulated crypto services. The new architecture lets users manage separate fiat and crypto wallets within a single interface, reducing...
Pulsar International Board to Consider Venture Into Precision Farming
Pulsar International’s board will review a proposal to extend its Smart Agri Solution into AI‑driven Internet of Things (IoT) precision farming. The plan calls for integrating AI analytics, IoT sensors and drones to fine‑tune fertilizer, water and other inputs while...
Pity the Developers Who Resist Agentic Coding
Agentic coding tools like Claude Code are dramatically reshaping software development, delivering productivity gains of ten‑ to hundred‑fold by turning weeks‑long tasks into minutes. The author celebrates this speed, describing personal experiences of building projects in hours and debugging in...
DHS Seeks Access to Massive Employment, Salary and Family Database Legally Restricted to Use in Child Support Cases
The Department of Homeland Security is requesting unrestricted access to the Federal Parent Locator Service, a comprehensive database originally limited to child support enforcement. The database contains personal and employment information for virtually every employed U.S. resident, as well as...
AI Agents and a Real-Life Business Use Case
Procurement leaders are moving beyond reactive chatbots to deploy autonomous AI agents that execute end‑to‑end tasks. A leading media‑telecom firm rolled out four agents—contract analysis, deal memo drafting, an Ask‑Me‑Anything guide, and supplier‑insights—within 18 months. These agents automate contract review,...
EBAday Agenda to Provide Blueprint for the 2030 Payments Playbook
EBAday returns for its 21st edition on 16‑17 June 2026 in Copenhagen, drawing over 1,400 senior European payments executives. The two‑day conference will map the 2030 payments playbook, covering upcoming regulations such as PSD3, PSR and FIDA, as well as emerging technologies...