How AI Fights Blandification in Digital Experience | Tina Nelson

For those of us following the world of digital experiences, a worrying trend has been emerging. Brand managers, marketers and UX designers are increasingly ‘playing it safe’, falling back on recognisable designs and experiences that they know will resonate across multiple channels, but not necessarily ‘wow’ audiences with something new. Termed "Blandification", this trend has been described as “the drift towards uniformity and lack of distinction in brand experiences”. Read More

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April 8, 2025

Riverbed Expands AI-Powered Observability Platform for Full-Fidelity Enterprise Insights

Riverbed, a global leader in AIOps for observability, has announced a significant expansion of its Riverbed Platform, introducing a powerful suite of AI-driven capabilities that blend Generative, Predictive, and Agentic AI. With new data observability modules, intelligent automation, and a Smart OTel™ integration, Riverbed is doubling down on its mission: helping enterprises eliminate IT blind spots, optimize operations, and harness enterprise data for impactful AI initiatives. Backed by strong market momentum—including 102% growth in observability bookings in Q1 2025—this expansion showcases Riverbed’s commitment to delivering open, AI-first solutions that unify IT environments across applications, networks, devices, and the cloud. Read More

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April 8, 2025

Cloudflare Empowers AI Agent Development with MCP, Durable Objects & Workflows

Cloudflare, the global leader in connectivity cloud infrastructure, has unveiled a powerful suite of tools aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of AI agents. This includes the first remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, general availability of Workflows, and a new free tier for Durable Objects. Together, these offerings radically simplify how developers build autonomous, intelligent systems—ushering in a new era of scalable, cost-efficient agentic AI. Read More

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April 7, 2025

Rankiteo Launches World’s First Open Cybersecurity Inventory

Rankiteo, a pioneering cybersecurity intelligence platform, has officially launched the Open Cybersecurity Inventory — the first publicly accessible database of cybersecurity scores for over 1 million companies worldwide. This bold move marks a transformative shift in the industry, providing unprecedented transparency and empowering stakeholders across the global digital economy with open access to cyber risk insights. Read More

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April 4, 2025

Trust Stamp Joins CyberBoost Catalyse to Expand in APAC & Global Markets

Trust Stamp, the Privacy-First Identity Company™, has been selected to join the CyberBoost Catalyse program, a prestigious international initiative led by the CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth Collaboration Centre. Backed by Plexal, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore , and the National University of Singapore , the program supports innovative cybersecurity companies looking to expand across Singapore, APAC, the UK, and other key global markets. This recognition highlights Trust Stamp’s leadership in delivering AI-powered, privacy-preserving identity verification technologies that enhance security while maintaining interoperability and user experience. Read More

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March 28, 2025

Fermyon & Akamai Partner to Bring Blazing-Fast Serverless AI to the Edge

Fermyon Technologies, a leader in serverless WebAssembly (Wasm), has announced a strategic partnership with Akamai to bring edge-native AI and serverless applications to the world’s largest distributed cloud and content delivery network (CDN). The new Fermyon Wasm Functions engine will enable businesses to deploy blazingly fast, portable, and polyglot Wasm-based applications on Akamai’s global network. Read More

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March 26, 2025

Algolia Launches AI-Powered Collections for Smarter Product Discovery

Algolia, a leader in AI-powered Search and Discovery, has launched AI-powered Collections, a game-changing feature designed to revolutionize how merchandisers and content curators create engaging product discovery experiences. Fully integrated into Algolia’s dashboard, Collections simplify product organization, enhance search relevance, and improve user engagement—delivering a seamless, personalized experience that drives higher conversions. By leveraging AI-driven dynamic re-ranking, Collections ensure that curated product groups stay optimized in real time, adapting to customer behavior and enterprise goals. Whether for eCommerce, media, education, or customer support, Algolia’s AI-powered Collections offer a scalable, developer-friendly solution for enhanced search and discovery. Read More

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March 12, 2025

escape.ai Hosts First Multiplayer Web-Based AI Film Awards

escape.ai, the world’s first Neo Cinema content distribution platform and creator marketplace, has made history by hosting the first-ever fully immersive multiplayer awards show accessible via the web. The [ esc ] Awards celebrated the best in generative AI filmmaking, offering a groundbreaking virtual event experience that required no specialized hardware or software downloads Read More

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March 6, 2025

Pcloudy Launches Qpilot.AI: AI-Powered Zero-Code Testing for Digital Enterprises

As digital-first enterprises strive to deliver flawless user experiences, software quality assurance has become more complex and resource-intensive. Traditional testing frameworks often require specialized coding skills, lengthy test cycles, and high maintenance overhead. To address these challenges, Pcloudy, a leader in AI-driven digital experience testing, introduces Qpilot.AI, an end-to-end AI-powered testing agent that simplifies test automation with natural language processing (NLP). Unlike conventional tools, Qpilot.AI enables teams to create, execute, and maintain test scripts in plain English, making advanced automation accessible to everyone. Read More

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