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B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.

Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.

Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.

Physical security is evolving into a strategic business function, with AI, unified platforms and hybrid cloud reshaping priorities to 2026.

Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

Consumers worldwide demand flexible, digital credit cards, pushing traditional banks to modernise or risk losing ground to agile fintech rivals.

Vistar Media has launched a free global certification to boost marketers' skills in strategic creative for digital out-of-home advertising campaigns.

Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.

Tuned Global partners with Twist Music to expand its streaming service from Egypt into UAE and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional access and tech features.

Hello Klean has secured GBP £1.5 million in debt funding from fintech firm re:cap to boost its global expansion and product innovation.

Emirates has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI, including ChatGPT Enterprise, across its operations, enhancing services and staff training in aviation.

Dubai-based Secure.com launches AI-native Digital Security Teammates to help cybersecurity teams tackle USD $10.5 trillion in global cybercrime damages.

Melbourne-based GapMaps has launched a Local Area Marketing service using real-world data to help local businesses precisely target customers and cut digital ad waste.

Primus Partners and Data Safeguard have joined forces to enhance privacy management and ethical AI compliance across India, the Middle East, and the US.

Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis as Chief Product Officer to spearhead its global AI datacentre solutions and product strategy expansion.

Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.

Emirates Flight Catering adopts Informatica's cloud-based data platform to boost efficiency, supplier collaboration and sustainability in its meal production.

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.