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
OVHcloud unveils Veeam-powered Backup Agent for Bare Metal
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malware
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data protection
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dr
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
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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
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digital transformation
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lcnc
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erp
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
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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
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fintech
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cx
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iaas
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
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digital transformation
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cx
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erp
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
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e-learning
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schools
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teched
Twinkl appoints Harris Goodman as its first US General Manager to spearhead expansion and build brand recognition among educators.
Explainer: “Why service and repair shops are disappearing”
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supply chain
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sustainability
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smb
Repair shops once formed the backbone of local high streets. Rising costs, sealed devices and shifting consumer habits are now pushing many to close.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use
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hyperscale
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smart home
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dc
Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
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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
Last week
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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.
CapitaLand secures second hyperscaler deal in Navi Mumbai
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud adoption
CapitaLand India Trust inks a second hyperscaler deal at its Navi Mumbai data centre, taking pre-leasing across its portfolio to 53%.