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The benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence
Data Analytics

The benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence

AI is a powerful business tool, yet it carries potential risks. According to Immuta's 2024 Data Security Report, robust data governance is crucial to maintain security.

By Anthony Farr • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Genetec unveils Security Center SaaS: a leap in physical security tech
Software-as-a-Service

Genetec unveils Security Center SaaS: a leap in physical security tech

Genetec debuts innovative Security Center SaaS, a cybersecurity-focused unified service that integrates advanced physical security technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Akamai boosts App & API Protector with advanced DDoS defences
Customer Experience

Akamai boosts App & API Protector with advanced DDoS defences

Akamai Technologies boosts security with significant upgrades to its App and API Protector, providing advanced DDoS defenses, browser impersonation detection, and improved API security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Civo acquires GitOps platform Kubefirst in strategic cloud move
Virtualisation

Civo acquires GitOps platform Kubefirst in strategic cloud move

London's Civo acquires GitOps powered platform Kubefirst in a strategic move to further simplify cloud computing, while ensuring Kubefirst's open-source software version stays intact.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Google Cloud & Gamuda expand collaboration for AI capabilities
Data Analytics

Google Cloud & Gamuda expand collaboration for AI capabilities

Google Cloud and Gamuda have intensified their partnership, utilising advanced AI and cloud technologies to enhance the efficiency and innovation of construction and infrastructure projects.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
Malware

Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study

New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Opera boosts AI-centric 'Opera One' browser with superior features
Artificial Intelligence

Opera boosts AI-centric 'Opera One' browser with superior features

Opera enhances its AI-centric browser, Opera One, prepping for a complete revamp of the online user experience with added features and a commitment to green tech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Chief Financial Officer

CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey

The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
NVIDIA's CUDA-X to enhance HP AI workstation solutions
Data Analytics

NVIDIA's CUDA-X to enhance HP AI workstation solutions

NVIDIA's data processing libraries to be incorporated into HP's AI workstations, aiming to bolster data preparation and processing underlying generative AI development.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
PPRO bolsters leadership with new legal & compliance appointments
Fintech

PPRO bolsters leadership with new legal & compliance appointments

PPRO has bolstered its leadership, appointing Selene Brett as Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer, and Marc Kuzak and Massimiliano Conte as Legal and Compliance Director respectively to bolster governance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Couchbase welcomes Julie Irish as first Chief Information Officer
Database-as-a-Service

Couchbase welcomes Julie Irish as first Chief Information Officer

Julie Irish joins cloud database firm Couchbase as the first Chief Information Officer, set to oversee the company's global IT strategy and align it for future expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: In my first business, I exclusively hired working moms. Here's why.
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: In my first business, I exclusively hired working moms. Here's why.

Challenging stereotypes, a director recounts hiring working mothers for her first business, spotlighting their productivity and resilience, and championing gender equality.

By Lisa Marie Maxson • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
EduTech

IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics

IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.

By Dr Clare Walsh • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite

Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.

By Katharina Richter-Weiss • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Navigating the workplace: The experience of women of colour in corporations
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: Navigating the workplace: The experience of women of colour in corporations

IWD 2024: Unveiling the challenges faced by women of colour in corporations, shedding light on the importance of intersectional inclusion, and exploring advocacy strategies.

By Mayka Rosales Peterson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together

On International Women's Day 2024, it's a crucial necessity to jointly combat gender-based cyber crimes and establish a secure digital space for women worldwide.

By Saba Hasan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes
Microsoft

IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes

A Singapore-based female founder offers advice on overcoming cybersecurity stereotypes and enhancing gender equality within the male-dominated industry.

By Camellia Chan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The lessons I've learned from a life on the move
Public Cloud

IWD 2024: The lessons I've learned from a life on the move

Mexican-born tech exec Brenda Lazcano shares her journey from Mexico to Australia, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion in the tech industry.

By Brenda Lazcano • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why I'm a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Why I'm a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector

Laura Thomson, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Fastly, shares her experiences breaking down barriers to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.

By Laura Thomson • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024