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The Rise of Web3 DeFi as Decentralized Finance for Enterprises and Global Markets

Mar 1, 2026Feb 27, 2026 by Ghulam Rehman

In the rapidly evolving world of digital finance, Web3 decentralized finance (DeFi) has shifted from a fringe experiment to a serious contender against traditional finance (TradFi). By relying on blockchain technology, crypto and smart contracts, DeFi eliminates intermediaries such as banks, brokers, and payment processors, replacing them with open, permissionless systems where users can borrow, … Read more

NinjaOne Ranks No. 1 Among G2’s Top Software Platforms, Spotlighted in Times Square

Feb 24, 2026 by Jasmin Watson

NinjaOne, a leading multinational unified IT operations platform, has claimed the No. 1 position in several key categories in G2’s 2026 reports, reinforcing its dominance in endpoint management and related fields based on authentic user reviews. The company secured the top spot in Endpoint Management, Patch Management, Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM), and Mobile Device … Read more

The New AI Economy: How Startups Are Leading a Trillion-Dollar Transformation

Feb 24, 2026 by Rohila K

Artificial Intelligence is no longer an experimental IT project in a research lab—it has become the driving spine of today’s startups. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, over 55% of organizations across the world have already adopted AI in at least one business function, and this is only set to accelerate as we … Read more

Pakistan Makes AI Course Compulsory for All Degrees in Public and Private Universities

Feb 20, 2026 by Jasmin Watson

Pakistan Mandates AI Course for All Degrees in Public and Private Universities

Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) has ordered that all undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in public and private universities include a compulsory course on artificial intelligence (AI) beginning in the 2026 academic session. The regulatory directive issued Thursday calls for a three-credit-hour AI course to be integrated into curricula, either as an interdisciplinary subject, supporting … Read more

Syteca Spotlights Enterprise Identity-Driven Digital Sovereignty at Swiss Cyber Security Days

Feb 18, 2026Feb 18, 2026 by Jasmin Watson

Syteca Highlights Digital Sovereignty Strategy at Swiss Cyber Security Days

U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Syteca Inc. took center stage at this year’s Swiss Cyber Security Days, presenting its unified approach to privileged access management and identity threat detection as organizations across Europe confront escalating digital security risks. The two-day event, held Feb. 17–18 at Bern Expo, brought together government officials, business leaders, researchers and technology experts … Read more

Alibaba Introduces Qwen 3.5 With 60% Lower AI Costs and 8x Faster Performance

Feb 17, 2026 by Jasmin Watson

Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group has revealed its latest artificial intelligence model, Qwen 3.5, marking a significant push in its efforts to compete globally with AI systems developed in the United States and domestically. The announcement underscores intensifying rivalry as governments and corporations race to lead in generative and autonomous artificial intelligence capabilities. The Qwen … Read more

How Physical AI and Humanoid Robots Are Driving the Next Industrial Revolution

Feb 14, 2026 by Rohila K

Physical AI in robotics is no longer a concept of science or a futuristic niche — it’s swiftly transitioning into widespread commercial reality across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and consumer markets. The world’s largest semiconductor giant Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says humanoid robotics is the next trillion-dollar frontier for AI. In 2025, global industrial robot installations … Read more

Alphabet Raises $32 Billion in 24 Hours With Rare 100-Year Bond to Fund AI Expansion

Feb 10, 2026 by Jasmin Watson

Google‘s parent company Alphabet Inc raised approximately $32 billion in debt in less than 24 hours, including rare 100-year bond, as the technology giant tapped global credit markets in one of the most aggressive corporate borrowing campaigns ever by a U.S. tech company. The technology giant on Tuesday began selling multi-tranche bonds denominated in Swiss … Read more

Emerging Tech Startups in 2026: Latest Funding Rounds and Investor Insights

Feb 6, 2026 by Ghulam Rehman

Emerging Tech Startups, Funding Rounds and Investors in 2026

The first weeks of 2026 have already delivered a clear message: despite persistent economic headwinds and tighter capital discipline, high-conviction bets on transformative technologies continue to attract massive checks. Artificial intelligence—particularly reasoning models, AI agents and systems, multimodal foundations, and enterprise-grade vertical applications—remains the dominant gravitational force pulling in venture dollars. According to PitchBook’s Q4 … Read more

How Preemptive Cybersecurity Defends Against AI-Powered Attacks in History’s Most Dangerous Cyber Risk Era

Feb 3, 2026Feb 3, 2026 by Ghulam Rehman

The cybersecurity landscape has transformed dramatically, with artificial intelligence no longer just a defensive tool but a primary weapon in the hands of adversaries. Attackers leverage generative AI to craft hyper-realistic phishing campaigns, deepfakes that impersonate executives, and autonomous agents capable of executing entire attack chains with minimal human intervention. This shift has accelerated the … Read more

Microsoft Reports Global AI Adoption at 16.3%, With Two-Thirds of Professionals Using AI Tools

Feb 5, 2026Feb 1, 2026 by Jasmin Watson

Global adoption of generative artificial intelligence reached 16.3% of the world’s population in the second half of 2025, marking a 1.2 percentage point increase from the first half and bringing AI to roughly one in six people for learning, work or problem-solving. The growth, while record-setting, remains uneven, with the Global North advancing nearly twice … Read more

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