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 - Page 22
AFRY expands BID3 as 'GPS for net-zero' wins ESG award
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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cartech
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clean technologies
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smart grids
AFRY's 'GPS for net-zero' power model BID3 grows users by 25% and wins a major ESG award as energy planners seek cleaner grids.
FM boosts data centre cover with USD $5bn capacity
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
FM lifts FM Intellium data centre and power risk cover to a market‑leading USD $5bn, targeting surging AI and cloud infrastructure demand.
Attackers target AI agents with prompt & tool hacks
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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rpa
Attackers are already exploiting AI agents, extracting hidden prompts, bypassing safety checks and abusing tools tied to data and systems.
AI agents push autonomy, but governance gap remains
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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lcnc
AI agents move from pilots to core enterprise tools by 2026, but new research warns governance remains the missing link for many firms.
Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Betsson adopts Group-IB's real-time fraud tech to counter rising account takeovers, bonus abuse and payment scams across its platforms.
Elsevier unveils LeapSpace AI workspace for researchers
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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data protection
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rpa
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genai
Elsevier launches LeapSpace, an AI research workspace promising trusted, transparent answers built on 18 million peer-reviewed sources.
Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
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
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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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.
Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
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
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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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
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
NORBr taps Ecommpay via pre-integration to let platforms activate global acquiring and orchestration in minutes, cutting payment build time.
Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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socs
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risk & compliance
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smb
Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
Bolt Insights maps how AI will reshape research by 2026
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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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.
AlphaTheta unveils RMX-IGNITE live DJ effects unit
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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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
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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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.
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.
AI translation outpaces governance in defence work
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI translation is racing ahead in defence-adjacent work, as new survey data warns governance and consistency are struggling to keep up.
3DiVi urges phased rollout to cut CCTV facial misfires
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
3DiVi urges cities to phase in facial recognition for CCTV after most operators report surprise spikes in false matches once systems go live.