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70% of companies will shift to a hybrid work model post-pandemic - Forrester

Mon, 31st May 2021
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Forrester has released a new report predicting that 70% of US and European companies will shift to a hybrid work model post-pandemic.
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Epicor acquires visualisation software company KBMax

Fri, 28th May 2021
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KBMax's solutions will now come under the Epicor brand umbrella but will be marketed as a stand-alone module within the company's productivity suite.
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How businesses can gain a competitive advantage with log management

Fri, 28th May 2021
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The only way to maintain a competitive customer experience is to analyse and act on a complex, distributed set of data to proactively diagnose issues.
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Databricks launches new machine learning platform

Fri, 28th May 2021
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Databricks has announced the latest generation of its machine learning offering, with the launch of Databricks Machine learning.
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IOTech launches Edge Builder to manage edge systems at scale

Fri, 28th May 2021
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Edge software company IOTech has announced the launch of Edge Builder, its end-to-end, open solution for managing edge systems at scale.
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Rapid DX and record-high threat exposure sees security as greatest revenue opportunity for MSPs

Fri, 28th May 2021
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breach prevention
Security remains the biggest concern for customers and the greatest revenue opportunity for MSPs, according to a report by Barracuda.
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Microsoft Azure, AWS leading the battle of IoT deployments

Fri, 28th May 2021
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Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services have emerged as the top leaders in IoT Device Onboard and Lifecycle Management, according to ABI Research.
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Forter doubles revenue in 12 months, raising $300 million for a $3 billion valuation

Fri, 28th May 2021
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payment technologies
Forter, the eCommerce fraud prevention company, has raised $300m in funding, doubling its revenue and reaching a $3bn valuation.
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2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0

Fri, 28th May 2021
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cybersecurity
2020 was a highly productive year for Ransomware 2.0 in Asia Pacific, with REvil and JSWorm resurfacing as major threats, according to Kaspersky.
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8x8 unveils Experience Communications as a Service to help organisations meet new work requirements

Fri, 28th May 2021
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8x8 introduces Experience Communications as a Service (XCaaS; merging UCaaS and CCaaS to enhance employee and customer experiences.
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Commvault expands Metallic SaaS portfolio with Microsoft cloud support

Fri, 28th May 2021
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Commvault expands its Metallic SaaS portfolio with new backup capabilities for Microsoft clouds, including Azure and Office 365.
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Kaspersky finds 1 in 5 employees pretend their devices are updating to avoid work calls

Fri, 28th May 2021
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Kaspersky finds that 21% of employees surveyed say they have pretended their devices were installing updates to avoid attending a call or meeting.
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Bakers Delight turns to analytics and BI to modernise franchisee experience

Fri, 28th May 2021
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Bakery franchise Bakers Delight uses data analytics to improve its franchisees' experience and customer loyalty initiatives.
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Webinar: Why Everbridge's Critical Event Management platform stands out

Fri, 28th May 2021
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A Forrester study found that Everbridge's CEM platform enabled reductions in property damage, decreases in IT downtime and bolstered employee productivity.
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Accenture adds Industrie&Co to growing list of acquisitions

Thu, 27th May 2021
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Accenture hopes to leverage Industrie&Co's ability to design cloud native solutions to guide their clients as they transform into digital businesses.
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Tech M&As to soar to new highs in 2021

Thu, 27th May 2021
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Tech M&As are set to surpass 2018 levels after rebounding in late 2020, particularly in communication and software sectors, according to Gartner.
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Fortinet integrates its Secure SD-WAN into the Google Cloud NCC

Thu, 27th May 2021
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Fortinet has announced the integration of its Fortinet Secure SD-WAN into the Google Cloud Network Connectivity Center.
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Google Cloud launches new services for a unified data platform

Thu, 27th May 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
Google Cloud has launched new solutions for its unified data cloud strategy, providing organisations with a unified data platform.
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Interview: Matt Calkins speaks about Appian & low-code data integration

Thu, 27th May 2021
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software development
Gartner has named Appian as a leader in the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms.
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APAC organisations turn to zero trust frameworks in wake of COVID-19

Thu, 27th May 2021
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multi-cloud
Zero trust frameworks are seen as crucial by APAC organisations in the wake of COVID-19, a new study by Ivanti has found.