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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

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Grundfos unveils smart groundwater controller in NZ

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Grundfos launches CU 302 smart groundwater controller in New Zealand, adding app-based remote monitoring and constant-pressure control.
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Coegi names Chris Kotyck EVP to drive North America growth

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Coegi appoints Chris Kotyck EVP of Digital Operations to scale programmatic and social media services across North America from Canada.
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CrowdStrike secures ISO 42001 AI governance standard

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CrowdStrike earns ISO 42001 AI governance certification for its Falcon platform, touting independently audited, responsible AI controls.
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GWI unveils Agent Spark to power AI with real audience data

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GWI launches Agent Spark, plugging its first-party audience data into ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot to ground AI marketing insight in reality.
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Ruckus Networks signs TGR Haas F1 as official partner

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Ruckus Networks has signed a multi-site deal to become Official Networking Partner of TGR Haas F1, covering factories and trackside.
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e2e-assure launches unified OT cyber monitoring in UK

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e2e-assure rolls out 24/7 unified OT cyber monitoring in the UK, partnering with EmberOT and Trinity OT Security amid rising attacks.
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Targa Telematics hires Adam Gooch to drive UK InsurTech

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Targa Telematics names Adam Gooch UK Director of Insurance to spearhead InsurTech growth and expand use of OEM data in vehicle cover.
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Gr4vy & Ecommpay link to streamline global payments

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Gr4vy partners with Ecommpay to give merchants single-API access to cards, wallets and 100+ local payment methods across global markets.
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iVvy launches AI tool as Edgbaston adopts Instant Proposal

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iVvy debuts its iVvyAI Instant Proposal tool at Edgbaston Stadium, automating venue sales emails with AI-driven proposals and lead scoring.
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NMITE unveils three-year autonomous robotics degree

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NMITE launches a three-year autonomous robotics MEng from 2026, tying drones, defence needs and local industry into a hands-on curriculum.
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MindSpace Labs uses EEG to track real-time TV reactions

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MindSpace Labs debuts EEG-powered platform that reads viewers’ brainwaves to fine-tune TV edits, ads and education content in real time.
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Cedar Lodge pupils thrive with TrilbyTV digital signage

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Cedar Lodge pupils power digital signage with TrilbyTV, turning school screens into a creative, inclusive communications hub.
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Emergent raises USD $70m to fuel European AI growth

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AI app builder Emergent raises USD $70m Series B to deepen European push, add London offices and hiring as revenue soars to USD $50m ARR.
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Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal

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Deutsche Telekom Security taps Akamai’s certified service scheme to bolster API defences and microsegmentation for high‑risk sectors.
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Explainer: Why service and repair shops are disappearing

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Repair shops once formed the backbone of local high streets. Rising costs, sealed devices and shifting consumer habits are now pushing many to close.
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ThetaRay appoints Brad Levy as CEO to drive AI growth

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AI compliance firm ThetaRay names ex-Symphony chief Brad Levy as CEO, tasking him with scaling its Cognitive AI platform globally.
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YouTube sets 2026 agenda on creators, kids & AI tools

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YouTube sets 2026 agenda with tougher child safety tools, bigger creator payouts and expanded AI across production and viewing.
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Marketers’ AI ambitions stall amid fragmented ad stacks

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Marketers’ AI hopes hit reality as new survey finds fragmented ad tech stacks stalling cross-channel orchestration and campaign execution.
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Assured Data Protection expands Tony Giannini’s remit

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Assured Data Protection widens Tony Giannini’s role to unite global innovation with Americas channel strategy for MSP-focused growth.
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Verde Digital hires Chloe Steele as new SEO Manager

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Verde Digital has hired former PrettyLittleThing specialist Chloe Steele as SEO Manager to bolster fashion and eCommerce search expertise.