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 14
AI & hyperscale to more than double data centre spend
Last month
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
AI and hyperscale build-outs will propel data centre networking spend from USD $55.64 billion in 2025 to USD $139.08 billion by 2031.
MathWorks joins EDGE AI group to boost embedded AI
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edge computing
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iot
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iiot
MathWorks has joined the EDGE AI FOUNDATION to advance energy‑efficient embedded AI, linking MATLAB and Simulink to edge hardware workflows.
Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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uc
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dr
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iot
Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-first direct-to-device satellite network, offering EU-based access to AST SpaceMobile's LEO system.
Bliss Direct boosts order capacity with new ERP system
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Bliss Direct lifts daily order capacity to 300 and cuts weekly peak sales admin by 25 hours after deploying Forterro's Orderwise ERP platform.
Spotify tests text prompts to build tailored playlists
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital entertainment
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ai
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spotify
Spotify is testing Prompted Playlist, letting Premium users in Australia and Europe build tailored mixes from everyday text prompts.
Aviva names Chris Cochrane as next group CIO for 2026
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Aviva has named Chris Cochrane as its next group Chief Information Officer, with his appointment due to take effect in summer 2026.
Ultimo names Philip Neal Chief Revenue Officer role
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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cx
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martech
Ultimo appoints Philip Neal as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and AI-augmented EAM strategy across North America, EMEA and APAC.
Gamma unveils global Teams voice service for partners
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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crm
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uc
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digital transformation
Gamma launches International Operator Connect, letting UK partners sell Teams voice across Europe while offloading regulatory burdens.
Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.
BMC & AWS deepen Control-M cloud AI orchestration deal
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
BMC signs five-year AWS deal to host Control-M SaaS, deepening cloud and AI orchestration for hybrid data and workflow automation.
Capita cuts hiring time by 43% with Workday AI tools
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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uc
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hcm
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rpa
Capita slashes time-to-hire by 43% and speeds HR admin by up to 80% after rolling out Workday AI, HiredScore and Teams integration.
SciLeads to create 60 remote roles in life sciences tech
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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hybrid & remote work
Belfast tech firm SciLeads will create 60 fully remote roles over three years as it scales its life sciences market intelligence platform.
DXC opens London AI experience hub to drive co-creation
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
DXC opens a central London Customer Experience Centre to co-create AI and automation solutions with clients and expand its UK presence.
ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go-to-market lead
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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socs
ConnectWise appoints Johannes Kamleitner to lead EMEA go-to-market, aiming to accelerate MSP-focused growth across key European regions.
ClearCourse appoints leadership team to drive 2026 growth
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
ClearCourse names new CFO, COO, AI and M&A heads to unify its software brands and accelerate growth towards 2026 ambitions.
Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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data privacy
Finalists for the 2025 everywoman in Technology Awards spotlight women driving UK innovation in AI, cyber security and wider STEM careers.
Ripjar appoints Matt Mills as Chief Executive Officer
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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erp
Ripjar names Matt Mills Chief Executive to spearhead global expansion as regulatory pressure fuels demand for smarter crime screening tech.
Celonis names Ewan Henderson North America GM for AI push
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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rpa
Celonis hires veteran software leader Ewan Henderson as North America GM to tighten AI's link to day-to-day operations and measurable ROI.
Zellis retains EcoVadis Silver, boosts ESG progress
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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hcm
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Zellis keeps EcoVadis Silver for a third year with an improved score, underscoring rising ESG expectations in regulated supply chains.
Canon sweeps 2026 print awards for imageFORCE, uniFLOW
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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document management
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digital transformation
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encryption
Canon dominates Keypoint Intelligence's 2026 BLI awards, taking A3 Line of the Year for imageFORCE and a Pick Award for uniFLOW Online.