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Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
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A passionate gamer with a strong love for manga, webtoons, and binge-worthy series. With one year of professional experience in editing and publishing, bringing a sharp editorial eye and a deep appreciation for storytelling, focusing on creating and refining content that connects with modern audiences.

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Indosat's AI spam shield blocks scams worth USD $500m

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Indosat's AI spam shield blocked 2bn risky contacts in six months, averting scam losses of about USD $500m for Indonesian users.
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Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
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QDX opens EXESS quantum chemistry engine to academics

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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QDX opens EXESS quantum chemistry engine for free academic use, bundling access with complimentary GPU compute credits via approval.
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Targa Telematics tops Europe fleet market, bets on AI

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Targa Telematics keeps top spot in Europe's fleet market and turns to Agentic AI to automate decisions as connected vehicles surge.
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Identity Digital leader named in CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN's 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.
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FL3XX appoints new chief executive in leadership reshuffle

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Aviation software firm FL3XX promotes co-founder Stefan Oberender to chief executive as Paolo Sommariva becomes chairman in a leadership shake-up.
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Open ECX gains PEPPOL nod as UK eyes e-invoicing law

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Open ECX wins PEPPOL access point status as the UK edges towards mandatory e-invoicing, expected to be introduced by 2029.
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DigiCert sees record UltraDNS DDoS surge in December 2025

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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DigiCert warns UltraDNS DDoS attacks spiked to record levels in December 2025, driven by massive Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets.
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ST Engineering & Ramco in AI-led MRO tech partnership

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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ST Engineering and Ramco partner on AI-led MRO tech, eyeing a Singapore innovation hub to boost digital aviation maintenance.
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CelcomDigi refreshes 5G postpaid plans with streaming perks

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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CelcomDigi unveils refreshed 5G postpaid plans in Malaysia, adding a RM190 tier with streaming, security perks and discounted roaming options.
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Grab uses FICO data platform to widen SEA credit access

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Grab Finance taps FICO data tech to automate credit checks across six Southeast Asian markets and boost eligibility by nearly 50%.
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Empathetic AI unveils Empathetic AI Labs, a finance-grade AI agents suite for tax and beyond

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Empathetic AI unveils 'finance-grade' agents and a Luna tax copilot, promising explainable, audit-ready automation for accounting teams.
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cside unveils toolkit to spot AI agents in browsers

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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cside launches browser-based AI Agent Detection toolkit, helping businesses spot agentic traffic and tailor site experiences in real time.
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Siemens unveils virtual Siprotec V for digital grids

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual grid protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, cutting capex, space and emissions in substations.
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DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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DoubleVerify hires former Starcom executive Robert Millett to lead its first Melbourne office as it accelerates growth across Australia and APAC.
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Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.
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Mastercard rolls out Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Mastercard launches Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific, unifying fuel, EV charging and mobility spend with tighter data controls.
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Dell appoints Richard McLaughlin as APJC president

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Dell names veteran sales executive Richard McLaughlin president for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China to drive regional growth and AI focus.
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Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.
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SUSE rolls out APAC cloud sovereignty self-assessment

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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SUSE has launched a 20-minute cloud sovereignty self-assessment for APAC firms, benchmarking them against the 2025 EU framework.