About Sofiah Nichole
Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Stories by Sofiah Nichole
Ivo raises USD $55 million to grow AI contract tools
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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erp
AI contract software startup Ivo secures USD $55 million Series B to speed contract review, as revenue surges 500% and UK expansion looms.
THG Studios reshapes Senior Creative Team with key hires
Today
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e-commerce
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marketing
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branding
THG Studios hires Adam Mandelstam and Rob Sanderson to lead a reshaped senior creative team as it pursues international growth.
MedExpress automates one million patient letters a month
Yesterday
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data protection
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document management
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digital transformation
UK online pharmacy MedExpress is automating up to one million monthly patient letters after deploying Quadient’s cloud-based Impress platform.
Royal Navy tests sovereign AI at sea on flagship ship
Yesterday
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edge computing
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
The Royal Navy is trialling a sovereign AI system on HMS Prince of Wales, processing mission data at sea without relying on shore-based links.
Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps
Yesterday
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personalisation
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cdp
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lcnc
Google has unveiled Disco, a Labs testbed debuting GenTabs, an AI tool that turns browsing activity and prompts into web apps.
OVHcloud unveils Veeam-powered Backup Agent for Bare Metal
Yesterday
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storage
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malware
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virtualisation
OVHcloud launches Veeam-based Backup Agent for Bare Metal servers, offering immutable offsite backups with no egress or licence fees.
eDesk appoints Gareth Cummings as CEO to drive AI push
Yesterday
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saas
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uc
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data analytics
eDesk names Gareth Cummings as CEO, tasking the AI veteran with leading an ‘AI-first’ expansion drive across EMEA and North America.
Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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lcnc
AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically.
Dropzone AI hires leaders to drive EMEA & APAC push
Yesterday
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Dropzone AI taps Brett Candon and Dan Bridges to spearhead EMEA and APAC growth after 11x ARR surge and a USD $37 million Series B.
NORBr links with Ecommpay to speed embedded payments
Yesterday
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fintech
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cx
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martech
NORBr taps Ecommpay via pre-integration to let platforms activate global acquiring and orchestration in minutes, cutting payment build time.
Kick ICT names Steven Brown as new Chief Executive Officer
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Kick ICT has appointed Steven Brown as chief executive, succeeding retiring founder Tom O’Hara as the group targets its next growth phase.
Twinkl names Harris Goodman first US General Manager
2 days ago
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
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schools
Twinkl appoints Harris Goodman as its first US General Manager to spearhead expansion and build brand recognition among educators.
Ransomware hits record high as Qilin tops threat list
Last week
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware attacks hit record highs in 2025 as Qilin overtakes LockBit, with victim numbers surging 58% and threat groups multiplying.
Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain
Last week
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soc
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risk & compliance
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security operations
Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
NuSummit, Simbian launch AI-driven CognixMDR security SOC
Last week
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
NuSummit and Simbian launch CognixMDR, an AI-driven managed detection and response service to tackle alert overload and skills gaps.
Bolt Insights maps how AI will reshape research by 2026
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Bolt Insights predicts AI-driven, real-time insight, dynamic personas and a new strategist role for researchers will redefine the sector by 2026.
Shared Care Record Summit joins Digital Health Rewired
Last week
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digital transformation
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martech
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open source
Digital Health Rewired will host a Shared Care Record Summit in March, spotlighting NHS data-sharing, integration and patient access.
VIOOH & Atmosphere TV link up for venue ad targeting
Last week
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restaurants
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dsp
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retail media
VIOOH partners with Atmosphere TV to offer programmatic access to over 60,000 venue screens, delivering 1bn monthly impressions globally.
AlphaTheta unveils RMX-IGNITE live DJ effects unit
Last week
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digital entertainment
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tax
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music production
AlphaTheta launches RMX-IGNITE effector with 3-band FX, sampler and Loopcloud sounds, priced at EUR €1,199, GBP £1,039 and USD $1,199.
Deepfake boom fuels relentless wave of celebrity scams
Last week
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physical security
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genai
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data privacy
A deepfake surge is driving relentless AI-powered celebrity scams, with persona kits and adaptive fraud campaigns eroding online trust.