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We are not climbing a ladder, we are building it

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Generative AI is levelling the creative-tech field, giving women a rare chance to shape rules, narratives and power from the ground up.
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European banks see AI cutting jobs mainly via attrition

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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European banks expect AI to shrink staff only slightly, with most projected job losses coming through routine attrition, not mass cuts.
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Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.
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Cloudflare widens Project Galileo to help media control AI access

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Cloudflare expands Project Galileo, giving independent media and nonprofits free control over AI access to protect content and sustain journalism.
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Cloudflare expands Project Galileo to shield media from AI misuse

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Cloudflare expands Project Galileo, offering free AI and bot protection to 750 independent media and non-profits to safeguard original content from misuse.
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Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Blue Yonder launches AI-enhanced Transportation Management system to boost supply chain resilience, efficiency and sustainability amid rising operational pressures.
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Algomarketing appoints Graeme Hubert to drive global AI growth

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Algomarketing has appointed Graeme Hubert to its board to expand its AI-focused marketing talent solutions and drive global growth.
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Sophos & Rubrik launch integrated Microsoft 365 backup service

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Sophos and Rubrik have launched an integrated Microsoft 365 backup service in Sophos Central to strengthen cyber resilience against ransomware and data loss.
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Exclusive: How APAC hotels are adopting AI & automation for growth

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Asia Pacific hotels race to adopt AI and automation, aiming to boost revenues by up to 15% amid rising online competition and mobile-first travellers.
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Generative AI tops digital disruption ranking, study reveals

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Generative AI leads digital disruption with a score of 89.45, nearly doubling descriptive AI, as ESSEC's study ranks six key technologies across 11 sectors.
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IDC's Chris Marshall reveals why tech needs to scale smart

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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IDC's Chris Marshall urges firms to prioritise practical tech solutions delivering cost savings and scalability over flashy innovation at Sydney summit.
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EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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EY has launched Studio+, a global service combining 37 agencies and AI tech to help businesses boost growth through digital transformation and customer focus.
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EY launches Studio+ to drive customer-centric AI transformation

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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EY launches Studio+, combining design, sales, marketing, and AI expertise to help businesses transform customer experiences and drive growth amid digital shifts.
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Innovation forges a secure & sustainable technology future

Fri, 9th May 2025
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On World Technology Day, leaders from Axiado and Xpedeon underscore innovation's role in fostering sustainable, secure, and resilient digital and construction futures.
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US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.
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Halcyon partners with BlackLake to combat ransomware threats

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Halcyon partners with BlackLake Security to boost ransomware resilience, combining anti-ransomware tech and risk mitigation to protect businesses from disruptions.
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Digital disruption and 'customer lifetime value'

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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If you were unaware Customer Lifetime Value calculations have been digitally disrupted, you might be interested in how CDPs and, more recently, AI have changed the game.
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Accenture set to acquire Singapore's Jixie to boost marketing tech resources

Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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Accenture set to strengthen marketing transformation capabilities by acquiring Singapore's Jixie, a tech firm primarily focused on Indonesian clientele.
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Nexio partners with Chargebacks911 to enhance payment platform

Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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This alliance means that Nexio will now utilise Chargebacks911's end-to-end dispute management offering, while also reaping results for its merchants.
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Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions

Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.