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Ford Pro AI launches in Europe for fleet managers
Data Analytics

Ford Pro AI launches in Europe for fleet managers

Fleet managers could save hours of admin as Ford's conversational tool taps live vehicle data to explain faults and upkeep needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance
Marketing Technologies

Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance

Older shoppers delivered 44% of the strongest response, suggesting sustainability ads can drive purchases as well as brand awareness.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month
Astra unveils cloud scanner to cut misconfig alert noise
DevOps

Astra unveils cloud scanner to cut misconfig alert noise

Astra launches a continuous cloud scanner for AWS, Azure and GCP, promising fewer false alerts by validating which risks are truly exploitable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to boost user-centred observability
Digital Transformation

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to boost user-centred observability

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to enhance its observability platform with advanced web performance monitoring, uniting mobile and web user experience insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
CoLab secures USD $72 million for AI tools to transform engineering
Power / Energy

CoLab secures USD $72 million for AI tools to transform engineering

CoLab raises USD $72 million to advance AI tools that speed design reviews and capture expert knowledge, boosting collaboration in engineering teams globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Ken Washington named chairman at i-GENTIC AI to drive governance
Robotics

Ken Washington named chairman at i-GENTIC AI to drive governance

Ken Washington, with decades in tech leadership, is appointed chairman at i-GENTIC AI to advance AI-driven compliance governance globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes
Payment Technologies

Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
AI success linked to digital overhaul, says Boomi chief
Software-as-a-Service

AI success linked to digital overhaul, says Boomi chief

Boomi's CEO Steve Lucas warns in his new book that AI's success hinges on a digital overhaul, urging leaders to unify systems and data for true transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Directed Technologies expands leadership for global growth
Unified Communications

Directed Technologies expands leadership for global growth

Directed Technologies has appointed four new senior leaders to boost operations in key emerging markets, enhancing partnerships with global OEMs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal
Endpoint Detection and Response

TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal

TeamViewer has announced the acquisition of London-based 1E for USD $720 million, aiming to enhance its digital workplace offerings by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally
Digital Transformation

RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally

RealWear has acquired Swiss firm Almer Technologies to enhance the use of wearable AR solutions, boosting productivity for frontline workers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams
Software-as-a-Service

Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams

Manufacturers could cut prototype spend as the upgrade lets teams review full-scale 3D models in AR without travel or new clay builds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
NASCAR uses AI to speed race analysis & fan feedback
Data Analytics

NASCAR uses AI to speed race analysis & fan feedback

Race analysis that once took hours can now be done in minutes, giving NASCAR quicker insight into fan views and on-track competition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Orbital plans 2027 test for AI data centres in orbit
Space Technologies

Orbital plans 2027 test for AI data centres in orbit

Backed by a16z Speedrun, the start-up aims to ease AI's power crunch by proving servers can run continuously in orbit from 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles
Cartech

Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles

Vehicle theft is increasingly targeting everyday models, even as recovered cars hit a record GBP £41.3 million across the UK in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts
Cartech

MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts

Vehicle theft is widening shortfalls for drivers, with MotorEasy’s top GAP claims averaging GBP £27,995 after a 17.1% rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul
Digital Transformation

Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul

Vertu Motors enhances IT efficiency and customer service across 198 UK dealerships with LogicMonitor's AI-powered platform for unified hybrid infrastructure monitoring.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025