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About Sofiah Nichole

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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.

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Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.
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FICO named Leader in Gartner 2026 decision intelligence

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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FICO has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, recognising its execution and vision.
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Cybage names Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy Global President

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Cybage appoints industry veteran Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy as Global President to spearhead international growth and sharpen execution.
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Ripjar appoints Matt Mills as Chief Executive Officer

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Ripjar names Matt Mills Chief Executive to spearhead global expansion as regulatory pressure fuels demand for smarter crime screening tech.
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LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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LTE and 5G critical communications investment to surge from USD $5.4bn in 2025 to more than USD $9.2bn by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
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Propel-AIR 2.0 links Australian robotics to Boston

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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ARM Hub launches Propel-AIR 2.0 with MassRobotics visit, linking Australian startups to Boston mentors, investors and global robotics networks.
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Agentic AI upends SaaS models & sparks valuation shock

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Agentic AI is shredding seat-based SaaS models, sparking a wave of 'zombie' vendors, valuation shocks and leaner, AI-native rivals.
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Siemens unveils virtualised substation protection platform

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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iot security
Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual substation protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, slashing costs, space and cabling.
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Flare sees rapid MSSP uptake of external threat intel

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Flare reports 114% annual growth among MSSPs as providers consolidate threat intelligence tools to boost services without extra analyst strain.
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Chainguard hits 500m container manifests with AI boost

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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application security
Chainguard tops 500m container manifests as AI-powered DriftlessAF 'software factory' scales secure open-source image production.
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Animoca & CryptoSlam unveil Animoca Minds AI agents

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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crypto
Animoca partners with CryptoSlam's Ethoswarm on Animoca Minds, a cloud platform for always-on AI agents aimed at non-technical users.
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AvePoint boosts AI agent governance & cloud backups

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data protection
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AvePoint extends its Confidence Platform to tighten agentic AI governance and broaden multi-cloud backup across major SaaS and IaaS tools.
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Tenable reveals 'LookOut' flaws that endanger Google Looker

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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network security
Tenable warns 'LookOut' flaws in Google Looker could hand attackers server control, expose secrets and enable cross-tenant cloud access.
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Okta to secure PGA of America identity & AI rollout

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Okta expands PGA of America deal to unite staff and fan identity security, underpinning the golf body's push into AI-driven digital services.
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Commonwealth Bank sets out responsible AI blueprint

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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fintech
Commonwealth Bank unveils a responsible AI blueprint, detailing governance, safeguards and fraud controls as scrutiny of automation grows.
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Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.
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BenQ debuts 4K wireless InstaShow VS25 for hybrids

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data protection
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BenQ's new InstaShow VS25 adds 4K wireless conferencing for hybrid meeting rooms, promising one-tap, driver-free sharing across devices.
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Scalare cash flow turns positive as founder platform grows

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Scalare turns operating cash flow positive as cash receipts surge 231% to AUD $4.58 million after acquisitions and founder platform rollout.
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JB Hi-Fi launches consumer electronics retail media network

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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JB Hi-Fi teams with Retail MediaWorks to launch Australia's first consumer electronics-focused retail media network across its 207-store empire.
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Empathix unveils EMMY, a voice-led AI job search tool

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Empathix launches EMMY, a voice-led AI job search assistant for New Zealand and Australia that swaps job boards for conversational hiring.