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Higher platform commissions could make digital piracy less attractive overall. New research argues the extra revenue can fund stronger anti-piracy tools if creators and platforms coordinate closely.
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Strong ESG performance can materially reduce tourism companies’ failure risk. New research links stronger ESG scores to lower earnings volatility and better survival odds across the sector.
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Narwhal Labs says AI is already reshaping chief executiveship today. The company argues agentic systems can absorb much of a CEO’s functional workload, while leaving accountability and culture human-led.
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ESSEC has launched a fully online executive AI master programme. The new course combines strategy, management, and AI capability across an 18-month format designed for working professionals.
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RWS has launched a new enterprise AI translation model today. Language Weaver Pro is aimed at business-critical content where accuracy, security, and governance matter at scale.
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NatWest has agreed to sell Mentor to Empowering People Group. The bank will keep referral access in place while the consultancy moves to a specialist owner in the second half of 2026.
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ScottishPower has started fabrication on East Anglia TWO’s substation foundation. The north-east contract is worth more than £60 million and underpins a 960MW offshore windfarm due online by the end of 2028.
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Check Point has launched a control layer for enterprise AI. The new AI Defense Plane is designed to govern employee AI use, AI applications, and agentic systems from one security architecture.
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Sectigo has launched a platform to scale certificate services globally. The company is targeting channel partners with a multi-tenant system designed to turn certificate lifecycle management into a recurring managed service.
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BSN Group has posted record revenue after a breakout year. The contractor’s turnover rose from £25m to £45m, driven by healthcare and living projects, with further expansion planned for 2026.