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Why scaling connectivity is imperative to continue meeting demand

By Paul Taylor (Vodafone) published 29 April 26

If the UK is serious about digital inclusion, it must confront a simple truth: without connectivity, inclusion fails.

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Evolving observability architecture for cloud-scale event data

By Eric Tschetter published 29 April 26

Why modern observability systems fail during incidents, and how new architectures fix them.

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Why insurance innovation ambitions keep stalling

By Tony Shek published 29 April 26

The gap between firms modernizing their back offices and those still running on fragmented systems and manual workflows.

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Pentagon to use Google Gemini for classified projects

By Benedict Collins published 29 April 26

Google's Gemini joins OpenAI's ChatGPT as AI models being leveraged by the Department of Defense for warfighting capabilities.

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AWS and OpenAI confirm cloud partnership — a day after ChatGPT maker ended its Microsoft exclusivity

By Craig Hale published 29 April 26

AWS is already a big investor in OpenAI – Amazon Bedrock now gets access to more models after Microsoft loses exclusivity.

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Evolving observability architecture for cloud-scale event data

By Eric Tschetter published 29 April 26

Why modern observability systems fail during incidents, and how new architectures fix them.

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Anthropic signs up Adobe, Blender and more to push Claude into creative work

By Craig Hale published 29 April 26

The latest round of connectors Anthropic is adding to Claude are for the creative industry – including a major Adobe one.

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Freepik's relaunch marks a wider industry shift to all-in-one AI-driven content creator software

By Steve Clark published 29 April 26

CEO heralds the "no-collar economy" as rebranded creative platform hits $230 million in annual recurring revenue.

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Latest Pro How To's

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9 points to remember when choosing an business internet provider

By Bryan M Wolfe published 24 April 26

Choosing the right business internet provider is crucial for reliable communication, smooth operations, and growth.

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What's the most affordable shipping solution?

By Ritoban Mukherjee published 24 April 26

From free tools like Pirate Ship to budget plans on Shippo and ShipStation, this guide breaks down the most affordable shipping solutions for every business size and scenario.

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How to pick the best shipping software for your business

By Ritoban Mukherjee published 24 April 26

Cut through the noise on shipping software. This guide covers what to look for, key features, pricing models, and which platform suits your business size and goals.

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The ultimate guide to editing AI-generated websites

By Ritoban Mukherjee published 24 April 26

AI website builders create functional sites quickly, but their output needs careful manual editing. Learn which areas require the most attention and how to fix common issues.

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Why every business traveler needs a global eSIM

By Krishi Chowdhary published 21 April 26

Latest Pro Reviews

AWeber Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By John Faulds last updated 30 April 26

AWeber is a veteran email marketing platform with solid list management, 24/7 support, and new AI writing tools built for small businesses.

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ActiveCampaign Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Michael Graw last updated 30 April 26

ActiveCampaign brings email marketing and AI-driven automation together, but contact-based pricing and CRM add-ons make it pricier than it first appears.

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iContact Email Marketing Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Richard Sutherland, Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 30 April 26

Updated iContact is an email marketing tool with a drag-and-drop editor, basic automation, and competitive pricing that suits small business senders well.

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