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Industrial blockchain revolutionising transparency & security
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Blockchain technology is revolutionising the industrial sector by enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency. Companies like IBM and Power Ledger lead the way.
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Juniper Networks unveils AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 technology updates
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smart cities
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wireless networks
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Juniper Networks unveils its AI-Native Networking Platform updates for Wi-Fi 7, boasting higher throughput and lower latency. The AP47 Series and EX Series Switches lead this innovative leap, providing enhanced network management and sustainability.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils AI, cloud advancements
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robots
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Alibaba Cloud's Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou spotlights substantial AI and cloud advancements, including Qwen 2.5 models and partnerships with NVIDIA and UNESCO.
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Oracle unveils Java 23 with features to boost developer output
Yesterday
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software development
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productivity
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developers
Oracle unveils Java 23, boasting numerous enhancements and new features aimed at boosting productivity, performance, and innovation for developers.
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Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to boost GPU-accelerated analytics
Yesterday
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uc
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smart cities
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data analytics
Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to enhance data analytics with global NVIDIA GPU cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost efficiency and performance across various industries.
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Percona launches Everest, a cloud-native open-source DBaaS platform
Yesterday
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Percona debuts Percona Everest, a cloud-native, open-source DB platform tackling vendor lock-in issues and high DBaaS costs with automated multi-database support.
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Ensign InfoSecurity launches real-time deepfake detection tool
Yesterday
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phishing
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email security
Ensign InfoSecurity launches Aletheia, a real-time deepfake detection tool with 90% accuracy, amid rising threats. Commercial release next month.
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Yellow.ai launches VoiceX to transform voice interactions
Yesterday
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crm
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Yellow.ai has unveiled its VoiceX platform, enhancing voice interactions with LLM-based technology to boost customer engagement and reduce operational costs.
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Straits Interactive launches AI-driven data protection platform
Yesterday
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Straits Interactive debuts DPOinBOX AI, leveraging Generative AI to aid DPOs in data protection tasks, claiming improvements in efficiency and risk control.
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Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation
Yesterday
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martech
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transparency
A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.
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GoCardless appoints Daliņš as VP, boosts Riga operations
Yesterday
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fintech
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gocardless
GoCardless has named Pēteris Daliņš as VP of Operations and head of its Riga office, bolstering its leadership and footprint in Latvia's fintech sector.
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Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage
Yesterday
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firewalls
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it training
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cybersecurity
Fortinet's 2024 report reveals 92% of Singaporean firms faced breaches due to a cyber skills gap, costing over USD $1 million each.
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Few firms use strategic compliance, says FloQast study
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risk & compliance
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trust
Only 16% of organisations adopt a strategic compliance approach, spotlighting the emergence of risk orchestration as a key trend in CFO and compliance roles.
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CIOs face stress & excitement over AI advancements
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digital transformation
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analyst report
New IDC and Expereo research reveals 60% of CIOs see AI enhancing their reputation, but 47% face unrealistic board expectations, causing increased stress.
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Kula launches AI-driven recruitment platform for global market expansion
Yesterday
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hcm
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payment technologies
Kula launches the first hiring platform with advanced AI, aiming to revolutionise recruiting by personalising and automating every step of the process.
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Modest recovery predicted for global PC market in 2024
Yesterday
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ai
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personal computing devices
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pc shipments
CONTEXT forecasts a modest PC market recovery in 2024, driven by increased demand for replacement devices and technological enhancements amid stabilising economic conditions.
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Attackers break malware into tiny pieces and bypass your Secure Web Gateway
Yesterday
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malware
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ransomware
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Cybersecurity researchers at SquareX reveal that attackers can evade Secure Web Gateways by breaking malware into tiny, undetectable chunks, rendering traditional defences ineffective.
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Kubernetes proficiency surges as Loft Labs highlights trends
Yesterday
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virtualisation
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devops
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apm
A Loft Labs survey reveals rising Kubernetes proficiency among large enterprises, showing a growing reliance and interest in advanced management to cut costs and complexity.
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Workday unveils Illuminate AI to revolutionise business tasks
2 days ago
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Workday unveils Illuminate, an AI tool designed to revolutionise HR and finance processes with automated insights and task efficiency based on vast datasets.
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Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups
2 days ago
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global economy
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fiverr
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startups
Fiverr's new Financial Services Vertical targets startups with critical finance roles, reflecting a 7.7% industry growth. The platform now offers nearly two dozen specialty financial services, from asset valuation to fractional CFOs.