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
India boosts clean energy spend, pivots to industry
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dc
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supply chain
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clean technologies
India’s FY2027 budget lifts clean energy spend 40% to about USD $5 billion, pivoting from renewables rollout to domestic industry and CCUS.
Smart CT appoints Eddie Egan as Chief Operating Officer
Today
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digital transformation
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cx
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it services
Smart CT hires former BT leader Eddie Egan as COO to scale its fast-growing technology lifecycle services without compromising customer service.
Singapore Budget 2026 backs secure, cost‑savvy AI push
Yesterday
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Singapore’s Budget 2026 fires up a national AI drive, tying innovation to cyber resilience, third‑party risk controls and strict cost discipline.
BriefCatch buys WordRake tech to expand legal editing
Last week
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physical security
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rpa
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risk & compliance
BriefCatch acquires WordRake’s core tech and 12 US patents, aiming to fuse document-level and in-line legal editing in one platform.
Aurasell unveils AI-native GTM OS overlay for CRMs
Last week
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Aurasell launches GTM OS, an AI-native overlay that automates go-to-market workflows across existing CRMs without risky system replacement.
Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices
Last week
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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.
UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents
Last week
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data protection
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digital transformation
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casb
UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.
Runna revamps beginner plans with flexible guidance
Last week
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healthtech
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onboarding
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sportstech
Running app Runna revamps beginner plans with flexible schedules and tailored guidance to keep new and returning runners on track.
Viasat survey shows surge in industrial D2D IoT demand
Last week
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digital transformation
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iot
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iiot
Viasat survey finds 91% of industrial IoT decision-makers plan to add satellite-powered D2D connectivity within 18 months despite cost fears.
Hellmann’s Super Bowl spot tops online engagement rankings
Last week
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cx
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martech
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digital engagement
Hellmann’s “Meal Diamond” tops Super Bowl online engagement, with a 117% surge beating Michelob ULTRA, Instacart, Pringles and Dunkin.
AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study
Last week
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
AI-driven romance scams are rife on UK dating apps, with one in five users meeting fake profiles and 11% losing money, new research warns.
StarHub taps Totogi AI to boost enterprise sales deals
Last week
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
StarHub adopts Totogi’s AI Ontology to analyse sales calls in real time, aiming to lift enterprise deal conversions and halve training time.
BMC & AWS deepen Control-M cloud AI orchestration deal
Last week
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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.
QA & Generation UK launch digital apprenticeship path
Last week
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data analytics
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recruitment
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public sector
QA and Generation UK launch an eight-week digital path linking bootcamps to Level 4 apprenticeships to tackle tech skills gaps.
London Tech Week 2026 agenda puts sovereign AI centre stage
Last week
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robots
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
London Tech Week 2026 unveils an AI-heavy agenda, with founders and global enterprises set to debate sovereign models and large-scale deployment.
Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk
Last week
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cyber premiums keep sliding as incidents rise, but Lockton warns historic claims could spark renewed pricing volatility from 2027.
HBX & Dida sign seven-year AI-led travel partnership
Last week
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
HBX Group seals a seven-year AI-driven travel partnership with Dida, becoming preferred global supply partner for its Asia-focused platform.
Phoenix gains top VMware partner & consulting status
Last week
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Phoenix secures VMware Pinnacle and Expert Advantage consulting status, signalling top-tier cloud and data centre expertise in the UK market.
Be.EV buys Mer UK EV chargers to join top 10 network
Last week
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cx
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martech
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cartech
Be.EV buys Mer’s UK public EV charging network, gaining 1,600 bays and 450 sites to join the UK’s top 10 rapid charge operators.
Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks
Last week
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pam
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cloud security
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application security
Okta launches Agent Discovery to uncover and rein in shadow AI agents, mapping risky app access and tightening identity-based controls.