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Routine internal access, not exploits, drives cyber risk
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Routine admin tools, not exotic exploits, let attackers race across networks, compromising over half of systems in under an hour.
C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it
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AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
Zero Networks warns lateral movement eclipses zero-days
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Lateral movement now eclipses zero-day exploits as the top cyber risk, Zero Networks warns, with attacks able to hit 60% of systems in an hour.
Infor appoints Geoff Thomas to lead APJ growth drive
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Infor taps former Qlik leader Geoff Thomas to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan expansion, revamping regional leadership to fuel cloud growth.
GoCab raises USD $45m to grow African gig mobility
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GoCab secures USD $45m in equity and debt to expand gig driver vehicle financing and electric mobility across Africa and emerging markets.
CEFC backs cheaper Hyundai, Kia EV loans with AUD $60m
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CEFC commits up to AUD $60m so Hyundai Capital can cut loan rates on cheaper Hyundai and Kia EVs, targeting households and small firms.
Toyota & Cuvva launch app-based short-term car cover
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Toyota teams with digital insurer Cuvva to launch app-based, short-term comprehensive car cover for Toyota and Lexus drivers across the UK.
Hubtel urges agile Cyber Bill to tackle rising AI threats
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West Midlands tech firm Hubtel urges ministers to make the new Cyber Bill agile enough to counter rapidly evolving AI-driven cyber threats.
Westwell to supply 60 electric trucks to Westports
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Westwell will supply 60 electric terminal trucks and battery-swap tech to Westports’ expanding Port Klang container terminal in Malaysia.
Intruder posts 81% enterprise ARR surge on AI, cloud push
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London-based Intruder posts 81% surge in enterprise ARR as AI, cloud security and consolidation drive midmarket and enterprise demand.
Nexer hires Matt Birtwistle to lead UK manufacturing push
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Nexer taps Microsoft veteran Matt Birtwistle to spearhead its UK manufacturing strategy as demand for digital transformation intensifies.
LG hits record 2025 sales as tariffs & EV slowdown bite
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LG posts record 2025 revenue of AUD 88.6 trillion but operating profit slips on U.S. tariffs, EV slowdown and one-off restructuring costs.
NTT DATA & AWS expand global agentic AI cloud push
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NTT DATA and AWS sign multi-year deal to speed enterprise cloud modernisation and move agentic AI systems from pilots to production at scale.
RobCo raises USD $100m to scale Physical AI robotics
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RobCo secures USD $100m in Series C funding to scale its Physical AI industrial robots across the US and Europe and deepen factory autonomy.
Polestar & Volvo lead NordEast’s rapid NZ EV growth
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Polestar and Volvo drive NordEast’s rapid NZ EV surge, posting triple-digit and strong double-digit growth in their first full year.
NTT DATA & AWS target agentic AI in Asia-Pacific deal
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NTT DATA strikes multi-year AWS deal to drive agentic AI and cloud modernisation for heavily regulated Asia-Pacific enterprises.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster
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Xiaomi’s 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 in Update 1.67, bringing the brand’s flagship electric saloon to PlayStation racers.
CMC Invest data shows ETFs, Bitcoin lead retail trades
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CMC Invest data shows Australian retail traders stayed net buyers in 2025, with ETFs dominating turnover and Bitcoin cracking the top 10.
Trilliant to showcase AI grid-edge tech at DISTRIBUTECH
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Trilliant will unveil AI-driven grid-edge intelligence and AMI innovations as sponsor, speaker and exhibitor at DISTRIBUTECH 2026.
Stäubli invests USD $10m in Bengaluru solar expansion
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Stäubli to invest USD $10m expanding its Bengaluru plant to boost output of solar PV connectors for India and global export markets.