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FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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edge computing
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genai
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Financial services institutions plan to raise IT modernisation spending by 33% in 2024 despite concerns about meeting the data demands of generative AI.
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The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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collaboration
Cloud ERP systems promise not just cost savings and efficiency, but also improve employee morale, customer service, and adaptability, offering unexpected benefits beyond traditional ROI measures.
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Salesforce appoints Iman Muhammad as leader, opens Jakarta office
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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crm
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Salesforce names Iman Muhammad as Indonesia's country lead and unveils a new office in Jakarta, bolstering its presence in the growing ASEAN market.
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Intelligent Canvas launched to boost cross-functional teamwork
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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collaboration
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discovery
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miro
Miro has introduced Intelligent Canvas, an AI-integrated platform designed to enhance cross-functional teamwork and accelerate the innovation lifecycle.
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CTERA secures USD $80 million funding from PSG Equity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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storage
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enterprise storage
CTERA secures USD $80 million from PSG Equity to boost its edge-accelerated hybrid cloud data management solutions, with a focus on AI capabilities.
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Commercetools launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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martech
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iot
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commerce systems
The move is pioneering a cloud-agnostic, cloud-native approach, and boosts integration for on-premises data centres with cloud services.
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AXS launches AXS Drive app to simplify car park payments
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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cartech
AXS has launched AXS Drive, a new motoring app for cardless parking payments, with plans to reach 100 by end of 2024.
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Device Technologies acquires Venusys & Infinity Group
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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healthtech
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cosmetics
Device Technologies Group has acquired Venusys and Infinity, marking its first Southeast Asia expansion into Malaysia and Singapore.
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SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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infinera
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digital divide
SECOM is modernising its network with Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for homes, schools, and businesses.
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Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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airlines
A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
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Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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A global IT outage triggered by Crowdstrike's software has disrupted sectors like aviation, banking, and retail, prompting experts to call for enhanced disaster recovery plans and heightened cybersecurity measures.
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Celonis appoints Greg Czajkowski as EVP of engineering
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Celonis names Greg Czajkowski as the new EVP of Engineering, leveraging his expertise from Snowflake and Google to advance its Process Intelligence platform.
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Live Awareness supports superior safety compliance at one of the world’s busiest ports
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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surveillance
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physical security
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ai
SenSen's Live Awareness AI enhances safety and compliance at a leading global port, achieving high detection accuracy despite dynamic work conditions and limited data.
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Exclusive: Nexxen's game-changing TV analytics, AI solutions
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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nexxen
Nexxen's Director of Analytics and Solutions believes further growth driven by market trends, such as holistic TV measurement, is on the horizon.
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Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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capital
Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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ai security
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healthtech
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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aiops
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healthtech
It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
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Intel unveils AI chatbot for Paris 2024 Olympic athletes
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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open source
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genai
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data privacy
Intel partners with the IOC to launch AthleteGPT, a GenAI chatbot on the Athlete365 platform, aiming to assist 11,000 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Infor acquires Albanero & Acumen to enhance data solutions
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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genai
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infor
Infor finalises its acquisitions of Albanero and Acumen to boost data-driven growth strategies, integrating data management and specialised consulting into its CloudSuite.