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Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
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A passionate gamer with a strong love for manga, webtoons, and binge-worthy series. With one year of professional experience in editing and publishing, bringing a sharp editorial eye and a deep appreciation for storytelling, focusing on creating and refining content that connects with modern audiences.

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Technical maintenance goes to the telecommunication

PowerX unveils AI tool to automate tower maintenance

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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erp
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ai
PowerX launches AI Maintenance to automate tower upkeep, cutting manual scheduling and dispatch costs for telecoms site operators.
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SmarterMail flaw exploited in China-linked ransomware push

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
China-linked Warlock ransomware group exploits SmarterMail flaw for admin takeovers, chaining features to gain full Windows control.
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Percona maps 2026 growth with new tech & leadership

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Percona sets out its 2026 growth plan with fresh leadership, new PostgreSQL security tech and expanded support for Valkey users.
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Ocean freight punctuality collapses as delays surge

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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beacon
Global ocean freight punctuality slumps as on-time arrivals crash to 13.9% in 2025, leaving shippers facing mounting delays and uncertainty.
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OpenNebula integrates Nvidia Spectrum-X for AI clouds

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
OpenNebula links its cloud orchestration with Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet to power multi-tenant AI Factory infrastructure at scale.
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Paysecure wins Best Payments Industry Newcomer award

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
Paysecure wins Best Payments Industry Newcomer at the 2026 Card and Payments Awards in London for its fast-growing orchestration platform.
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Cyber firms face 'verification crisis' on real risk

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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devops
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digital transformation
Cyber firms warned over 'verification crisis' as tools flag floods of flaws but only 0.47% prove exploitable, leaving real risk unresolved.
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Bitget, BlockSec unveil new security standard for UEX

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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devops
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surveillance
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crypto
Bitget and BlockSec launch a UEX Security Standard, urging provable, system-wide safeguards for unified multi-asset trading platforms.
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CrowdStrike names Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC growth

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
CrowdStrike appoints veteran executive Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC, driving Falcon platform adoption and regional cyber security growth.
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OVHcloud debuts Bare Metal 2026 AMD servers in APAC

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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gaming
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ddos
OVHcloud rolls out Bare Metal 2026 AMD-powered servers in APAC, targeting data-heavy, AI, blockchain and game hosting workloads.
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Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.
Oracle ai agents help supply chain leaders boost efficiency and strengthen resiliency

Oracle adds AI agents across CRM & supply chain apps

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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crm
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manufacturing
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data analytics
Oracle has embedded free prebuilt AI agents across its Fusion apps to automate CRM and supply chain tasks from campaign design to logistics.
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DXC rolls out Amazon Quick AI workspace to 115,000 staff

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
DXC deploys Amazon Quick AI workspace to 115,000 staff in 70 countries and launches a practice to push enterprise AI beyond pilot stage.
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LoopMe audience data joins Evorra marketplace in Australia

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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rpa
LoopMe plugs 23m Australian audience profiles into Evorra's marketplace, enabling AI-powered segment building and activation across channels.
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CyberArk crowns PwC 2025 Global Partner of the Year

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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pam
CyberArk names PwC its 2025 Global Partner of the Year as partner-led deals surge and certification-driven identity security gains pace.
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Aerospike embeds default data masking in Database 8

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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application security
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partner programmes
Aerospike Database 8 now embeds default dynamic data masking, tightening PII protection while easing compliance and operational overhead.
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CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hcm
CFOs are funnelling 2026 budgets into tech, AI and sales, while easing back on hiring, HR spending and rapid pay growth.
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Interactive & Ansvar mark 15 years of tech partnership

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Interactive and Ansvar celebrate 15-year tech partnership underpinning cyber security, compliance and modernisation in insurance.
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NEXTDC names Jodi Pearce Alliance Director for AI push

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
NEXTDC has hired Jodi Pearce as Alliance Director to steer AI-focused partnerships and expand its ecosystem around NVIDIA DGX-ready sites.
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UKG names Paul Broughton Asia Pacific managing director

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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erp
UKG appoints veteran HR tech executive Paul Broughton as Asia Pacific managing director to spearhead regional growth and customer expansion.