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UiPath secures landmark AIUC-1 certification for AI agents
UiPath becomes first enterprise automation platform to earn AIUC-1 certification, setting a new benchmark for secure, reliable AI agents.

NAKIVO adds vSphere 9, Proxmox 9.1 in backup update
Nakivo updates Backup & Replication to v11.2, adding support for VMware vSphere 9, Proxmox VE 9.x and OAuth 2.0 email authentication.

Oracle Q3 boosted by AI cloud surge & USD $553bn RPO
Oracle Q3 revenue jumps 22% to USD $17.2 billion as AI-fuelled cloud demand soars and contracted backlog swells to USD $553 billion.

The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women'
Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour.

Wattie's supplier fears for industry's future after proposed closure of factories
Methven farmer Hamish Marr has supplied Wattie's with peas for around 20 years, and says the proposed closures is devastating for staff and growers alike.

University pauses recruitment from two countries

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election

‘Life covered in soot’: Gas shortage forces Gaza families to cook over wood

Germany proposes expanded digital investigative powers for police

Co-founder of Copenhagen's Noma steps down after abuse allegations
The New York Times has published a story detailing witness testimony about stories of past abuse at Noma, including physical violence and episodes of public shaming.

Atlassian to Reduce 1,600 Jobs in the Latest AI-Linked Cuts

Iran War Unlikely to Hurt AI Supply Chain for Now, Seagate Says

Anthropic seeks appeals court stay of Pentagon supply-chain risk designation

Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network
Cainiao to launch AI robotic warehouses across Asia, Europe and the US from 2026, targeting faster cross-border eCommerce deliveries.

Should Marsden Point refinery have been saved? Shane Jones and David Seymour can't agree
Nicola Willis says recommissioning the refinery is not an option now, while Shane Jones and David Seymour trade barbs.

Enteligent backs 800V DC-native power for AI data centres
Enteligent touts 800V DC-native power architecture to boost AI data centre rack density, cut cooling load and unlock higher revenue.

Zendesk to acquire Forethought in agentic AI expansion
Zendesk to buy AI agent platform Forethought in its biggest deal in nearly 20 years, betting on self-improving automation in customer service.

ActiveState names Abby Kearns as new chief executive
ActiveState appoints seasoned open source leader Abby Kearns as chief executive, sharpening its focus on managed open source security.

AI leaders lack rules & data to scale finance tools
AI 'leaders' in finance rush to pilots but lack rules, data and governance to scale tools into core, high-accountability workflows.

Microsoft Office 2024 is on sale for $140 with new productivity features
TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business is on sale for $139.97 (MSRP: $249.99). Productivity software has evolved a lot over the past few years, and Microsoft Office 2024 reflects that shift. The newest version of Microsoft’s classic productivity suite adds modern features designed for faster workflows, easier collaboration, and smarter document creation. You can grab...

Glastonbury artist to hold exhibition in year off
Joe Rush has taken sculptures to Glastonbury Festival for decades and is now exhibiting in London.

MPs debate the long term, but even a week is a long time in politics
New Zealand's long-term economic future may be vitally important, but a debate on the 40-year fiscal future proves fertile ground for short-term politics.

Iconic fish and chip shop to close after council orders demolition
A father and daughter fish and chip shop that has served the Whakatane waterfront for nearly a decade is being forced to shut as a council floodwall project moves ahead.