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 18
Okta helps disrupt ShieldGuard crypto-stealing extension
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mfa
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crypto
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phishing
Okta and partners pull rogue ShieldGuard Chrome extension that stole crypto wallet data and bypassed browser defences via custom code.
World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens
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gaming
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cx
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martech
World Cup set to kick off UK spending spree as fans splash out on home viewing gear and juggle matches with shopping on second screens.
Construction turns to data-led, people-first safety
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Construction leaders are shifting from injury statistics to data-led, people-first safety, prioritising near-miss reporting and culture.
SAP Concur adds AI agents, deeper card & travel links
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
SAP Concur rolls out new Joule AI agents, tighter Microsoft and card links, and expanded travel tools to streamline corporate expenses.
Persistent & Nvidia team on AI drug discovery tools
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rpa
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genai
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llms
Persistent partners with Nvidia to launch GenMolVS, an AI platform for virtual drug screening and molecular simulation in biopharma R&D.
Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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fleet management
Nauto appoints Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance to drive insurer adoption of its AI-powered vehicle data for commercial motor risk.
Akamai unveils Inference Cloud built on Nvidia AI Grid
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gaming
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Akamai launches Inference Cloud on Nvidia AI Grid, promising lower-latency, distributed AI inference across thousands of edge sites.
iHeartMedia & Global Gaming League forge audio pact
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
iHeartMedia signs Global Gaming League audio deal to launch culture-driven gaming podcasts across its US broadcast and streaming network.
Co-op extends VoCoVo headset rollout to 2,300 stores
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Co-op signs five-year VoCoVo deal to roll out upgraded S5 Pro headsets to 2,300 UK stores, boosting safety and service on the shop floor.
Finastra forms central AI hub & hires senior leader
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Finastra launches a central AI hub and names Chris McClellen as group head, boosting hiring in Atlanta and India to scale its initiatives.
CyberNorth unveils new look & confirms leadership team
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cybersecurity
CyberNorth unveils refreshed brand and names Jon Holden CEO, as it strengthens its leadership to drive cyber growth in North East England.
UK faces 120,000 tech skills shortfall by 2035, report warns
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edutech
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semiconductors
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quantum computing
The UK risks a 120,000-strong tech talent gap by 2035, with AI, cyber security and semiconductor roles hardest hit, a report warns.
UK coalition unveils prototype for Digital Company ID
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digital transformation
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fintech
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email security
A UK-led coalition has launched a live prototype Digital Company ID to tackle rising fraud and streamline verification for businesses.
Pattern appoints David Jennison to lead European growth
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Pattern appoints ex-Amazon eCommerce Specialist David Jennison as Europe MD to spearhead marketplace-driven growth and AI-powered expansion.
ClearCourse buys Motasoft to boost garage software, AI
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
ClearCourse buys Motasoft to expand in UK independent garages, adding embedded payments and AI to its garage management software suite.
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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ai
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.
OpenAI drops ChatGPT checkout to pursue agent vision
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
OpenAI abandons in-chat checkout for ChatGPT, pivoting to web‑navigating shopping agents and referral-led partnerships with retailers.
Okta unveils blueprint to lock down AI agents at work
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robots
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data protection
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siem
Okta sets out blueprint and tools to corral workplace AI agents, promising tighter discovery, access control and rapid kill switches.
MicroCare names Dr Uwe Wanner Director of Research
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mba
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leadership
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r&d
MicroCare appoints Dr Uwe Wanner to lead global R&D strategy as it targets growth in precision cleaning and advanced fluid technologies.
Web3 experts back blockchain as key to trustworthy AI
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Seven in ten UK Web3 specialists say blockchain is essential for trustworthy AI, despite credibility concerns still slowing adoption.