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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Monday.com promotes Ben Barnett to lead EMEA growth strategy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Barnett's promotion puts him in charge of the vendor's regional go-to-market operations and AI platform expansion across EMEA ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to expect at Everpure Accelerate 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pure Storage’s rebrand to Everpure caught headlines earlier this year, but customers will be keen to see what’s behind the big facelift ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5vrV2V98Np6jHAGmAtCd3.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What will the big announcements be at HPE Discover 2026? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We predict the biggest announcements from HPE’s flagship event... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:32:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jane.mccallion@futurenet.com (Jane McCallion) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jane McCallion ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wq9nnLr7TNkY8gyBRb7YsA.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Leaseweb launches new partner program amid fresh channel investment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The cloud provider has also appointed former OVHcloud channel leader Jason Goody to expand its UK partner ecosystem ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kaseya cuts the ribbon on new MSP Success program in  partner growth drive ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The initiative combines digital marketing, peer collaboration, and community engagement tools to help partners tackle customer acquisition challenges ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why More MSPs are adopting integrated platforms and vertical-specific market strategies ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What are the top tactics that MSPs are using to deliver these services at scale? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:41:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Shaw ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/359YWm3cdLNkKWg5edNoFV.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SecurityHQ names Aaron Hambleton as VP of product and services ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Industry veteran will lead product and service innovation across the provider's cybersecurity portfolio ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:55:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ From drones to deepfakes: How businesses can defend themselves ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Organizations are under more pressure than ever to keep their sensitive operations under lock and key — but in the modern age, there are far more ways to breach these defenses ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:17:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ keumars.afifi-sabet@futurenet.com (Keumars Afifi-Sabet) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Keumars Afifi-Sabet ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EAvwpZggMZ2K5h8s2pTAEm.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cato Networks opens new London hub in regional R&D drive ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The new R&D site aims to capitalize on the UK’s tech ecosystem to drive AI and security innovation ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:06:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5vrV2V98Np6jHAGmAtCd3.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sluggish AI returns ignored as ‘fear of missing out’ continues driving investment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Poor returns on investment aren’t stopping the sharp increase in AI investment ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:43:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:43:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Woollacott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aWfskavxoVSMDy6cDWtYmJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dell raises annual forecasts as AI boom continues to reward hardware vendors ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Supply chain adjustments and shrewd management of the memory chip shortage help Dell capitalize on increased demand for AI ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:54:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:49:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Bobby Hellard) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bobby Hellard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bsR2tHSyVKUoyXZF5pNsDA.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Samsung averts strike action with AI-funded bonuses for chip workers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Deal with unions, mediated by the South Korean government, ends long-running dispute over bonus cap ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:29:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Bobby Hellard) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bobby Hellard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bsR2tHSyVKUoyXZF5pNsDA.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Terzo taps former Accenture leader to drive channel expansion ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The financial and analytics specialist has named Daniel Haitz as head of strategic partnerships and channel growth ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:33:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:13:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Salesforce combines UK HQ with new AI center to form single campus ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The company said the new space is open to Salesforce Ventures portfolio companies, offering a new hub for collaboration ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:33:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Woollacott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aWfskavxoVSMDy6cDWtYmJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 things successful MSPs are doing differently ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/business-strategy/5-things-successful-msps-are-doing-differently</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ MSPs chasing growth through lower prices are heading in the wrong direction ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christine Horton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hzfi9c9sfYPedPYjqmF8jP.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why some conflict is essential for innovation ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/business-strategy/why-some-conflict-is-essential-for-innovation</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Disagreement, when handled properly, can result in stronger decisions, better adoption, and fewer hidden problems – particularly as AI reshapes the workplace ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christine Horton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hzfi9c9sfYPedPYjqmF8jP.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ AI emerging as top growth driver for UK&I channel partners ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/business-strategy/ai-emerging-as-top-growth-driver-for-uk-and-i-channel-partners</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The latest State of the Channel report found many IT providers are still in the early stages of embedding AI into their business models despite rising revenue expectations ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How AI code is changing software development ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/business-strategy/how-ai-code-is-changing-software-development</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ At firms like OpenAI the majority of code is now generated with AI tools ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:57:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jane.mccallion@futurenet.com (Jane McCallion) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jane McCallion ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wq9nnLr7TNkY8gyBRb7YsA.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ MSPs shift towards compliance as SMBs prioritize rising costs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/business-strategy/msps-shift-towards-compliance-as-smbs-prioritize-rising-costs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Research from CyberSmart reveals that MSPs are increasingly evolving into compliance-focused service providers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:12:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Three things I expect to see at Dell Technologies World 2026, and one I don’t ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/business-strategy/three-things-i-expect-to-see-at-dell-technologies-world-2026</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These are my predictions for the big talking points at this year’s Dell Technologies World ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:22:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:26:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jane.mccallion@futurenet.com (Jane McCallion) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jane McCallion ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wq9nnLr7TNkY8gyBRb7YsA.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ OpenAI ramps up enterprise AI push with new consultancy launch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The launch of the OpenAI Deployment Company comes with £4bn investment to help speed up enterprise Ai adoption ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nicole Kobie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Y8JDDTQ7XDEk49FoAFP2S.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ AI adoption projects keep failing, but enterprise ‘FOMO’ means investment is still rising ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ More than half of organizations say they're only deploying AI because their competitors do ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:26:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Woollacott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aWfskavxoVSMDy6cDWtYmJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Managing tech costs in a volatile market ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rising energy prices and sprawling cloud environments make the jobs of CIOs and CFOs harder than ever ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:13:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:09:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rory.bathgate@futurenet.com (Rory Bathgate) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rory Bathgate ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vep5JogbPhduK7R6CUWAm6.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Panasonic Toughbook marks 30th year with new European partner program ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The revamped initiative introduces a new deal registration system, enhanced training programs, and fresh growth incentives ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Enterprises keep cutting staff for AI — and they keep regretting it ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gartner research shows many companies are reducing headcount due to AI, but it’s not all it’s cut out to be ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nicole Kobie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Y8JDDTQ7XDEk49FoAFP2S.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What are the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and are they being followed? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ More must be done to meet accessibility needs in corporate design ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john@jloeppky.com (John Loeppky) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Loeppky ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GJCxqX7ryKSC5XjEDLnEtU.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ April rundown: OpenAI hesitations and Apple's new CEO ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As Apple enters a new era, DeepSeek is back and OpenAI is backing out of training clusters ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:39:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:26:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rory.bathgate@futurenet.com (Rory Bathgate) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rory Bathgate ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vep5JogbPhduK7R6CUWAm6.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The great vendor purge is squeezing the channel ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Procurement teams are mandating shorter supplier lists and cloud marketplaces and rewriting the rules of IT buying. Channel partners must evolve into independent "estate advisers" or risk being rationalized out of existence ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:55:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Rene Millman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vwWuTPNRCuw9vEaWzuXYnR.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Big tech earnings: Hyperscaler growth rates impress, but concerns remain over surging infrastructure capex ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Concerns remain over big tech infrastructure spending despite positive earnings reports ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:05:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nicole Kobie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Y8JDDTQ7XDEk49FoAFP2S.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hardware volatility continues to squeeze channel margins ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Memory pricing, in particular, is causing tension and forcing the channel ecosystem to quickly adapt to fast-changing market dynamics ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:13:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christine Horton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hzfi9c9sfYPedPYjqmF8jP.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The first hurdle is the hardest in generative AI adoption – and businesses keep falling ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ AWS’ UK chief said AI advances “feel like magic” at its recent London summit, but many firms are facing the reality of sluggish gains ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:28:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5vrV2V98Np6jHAGmAtCd3.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Market volatility is exposing weak partnerships across the channel ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Strong partner ecosystems resist economic turbulence through versatility, skills, and adaptable technology ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lutz Lambrecht ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ku6J2BEpZyzFeccVzjmYt8.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What is ‘friction-maxxing’ and should leaders embrace it? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ AI tools make employees’ lives easier and convenient, but deliberately avoiding them can be good for strategic thinking and decision-making ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Rich McEachran) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rich McEachran ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RRL5GmJQGuXidQxTVcGXXn.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why your best engineers are doing the wrong work ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Why MSPs should adopt platform engineering to free engineers for more strategic work ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:32:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Benjamin Brial ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qb39vVhYKBkEEcAkrQsV5S.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ UK firms are grappling with mismatched AI productivity gains – employees are more efficient, but business performance is stagnating ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ AI is providing value at an individual level, but “systems and workflows” need to be redesigned for business-wide gains ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:28:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5vrV2V98Np6jHAGmAtCd3.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SugarCRM rebrands in AI-driven CRM and channel push ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The software vendor said the move reflects its push to deliver more proactive, action-led sales capabilities ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ OpenAI announces first permanent London office in UK expansion push ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The news comes after OpenAI revealed it will pause the Stargate UK project ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:24:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5vrV2V98Np6jHAGmAtCd3.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Just 20% of companies are lapping up 75% of AI’s financial gains ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Enterprises recording real economic returns are using it to reshape their business models and identify and pursue growth opportunities ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Woollacott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aWfskavxoVSMDy6cDWtYmJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Enterprises need to stop shoehorning AI where it isn’t needed ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/business-strategy/enterprises-need-to-stop-shoehorning-ai-where-it-isnt-needed</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Successful AI deployments require clear use cases and “upfront preparation” ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:16:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5vrV2V98Np6jHAGmAtCd3.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ROI is about more than profitability when it comes to AI adoption – here’s what enterprises are looking for ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A survey from KPMG suggests enterprises are measuring more than just financial returns ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Woollacott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aWfskavxoVSMDy6cDWtYmJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Enterprises are ‘paralyzed by a lack of understanding’ with AI adoption – and there's one key factor that decides success ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's not the tech that's the problem, it's your business case, says Forrester ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:31:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nicole Kobie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Y8JDDTQ7XDEk49FoAFP2S.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo revamps channel framework to support partner growth ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/business-strategy/lenovo-revamps-channel-framework-to-support-partner-growth</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The new-look Lenovo 360 program targets partner profitability through simplified tiers, services growth pathways, and expanded MSP support ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:17:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 95% of organizations don’t fully trust their cybersecurity vendors – here’s why ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Organizations are struggling to assess vendor credibility as trust becomes a key factor in risk management. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:11:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:44:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'It undermines wellbeing and derails collaboration': Employees are still keen on hybrid working, but clunky tools are causing frustration and harming productivity ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Clunky tools and slow set-up are wasting time for enterprises, and it’s having a big impact on workforce morale ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:42:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Woollacott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aWfskavxoVSMDy6cDWtYmJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ‘A true vote of confidence’: Databricks announces $850m UK investment as firm looks to quadruple London office footprint ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The move will include the launch of new 137,000-square-foot headquarters in Fitzrovia ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:07:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5vrV2V98Np6jHAGmAtCd3.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ‘Belief alone is not enough’ when it comes to AI adoption – skills, governance, and clear leadership are vital to success ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While enterprises are upbeat about early AI gains, positive thinking isn’t enough to deliver long-term benefits ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:53:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5vrV2V98Np6jHAGmAtCd3.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Barracuda targets channel growth with partner program revamp ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The refreshed channel initiative introduces new incentives, tools, and unified tiering to help partners drive growth and profitability. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ JumpCloud hires Shianne Sampson to lead global growth strategy ]]></title>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRyC34qeLpNDj3dJtsVDhT.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Channel partners are sleepwalking into an AI code generation trap  ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barnabás Birmacher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UyPTnQeSfoQRMsKgrDBdGQ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SOCRadar appoints new global partnerships chief in revamped VAR program push ]]></title>
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