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Ramboll strengthens data centre services with i3 acquisition
4 days ago
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data analytics
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singapore
Ramboll acquires i3 Solutions Group, enhancing its global foothold and expertise in sustainable data centre solutions, following the 2022 EYP purchase.
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Teradata appoints Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe
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ai
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data analytics
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teradata
Teradata has named Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe, tasking him with spearheading their business across numerous European regions and enhancing AI/ML adoption.
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GoWit launches self-service retail media setup in 15 minutes
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funding
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european
GoWit unveils a self-service solution, enabling retailers to set up retail media advertising in just 15 minutes at no cost, after securing USD $1.3 million.
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MPs get educated on digital assets in New Zealand workshop
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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japan
MPs in New Zealand attended a workshop hosted by Binance NZ and Stuart Smith to explore digital assets' potential and regulatory frameworks, amid NZD $7.8 billion in crypto transactions.
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Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom
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public cloud
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private cloud
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it automation
Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.
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Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
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Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
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Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
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cybersecurity
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Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round
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cx
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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.
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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion
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martech
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Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
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Financial services lead in global AI readiness, says GenAI report
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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Financial services lead in AI readiness, with 70% actively using AI, while the retail sector lags at 30%, according to GenAI's latest report.
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GoWit secures USD $1.3 million for expansion into Europe & MENA
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nespresso
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integration
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advertising
GoWit raises USD $1.3 million to expand its retail media platform into Europe and MENA, bolstering product development and aiming for seamless integration.
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Parcel Pending teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op for parcel lockers
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cx
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locker
Parcel Pending by Quadient teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op to install multicarrier lockers, starting at Bridge Street, Writtle, enhancing local parcel services.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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it training
Kaspersky’s 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as UK & Ireland channel head
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.
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Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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threat intelligence
Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.
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Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.
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Time-matching renewables gain interest among Australian firms
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nem
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united states
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unsw
A recent report reveals a surge in time-matching tech, aligning renewables with hourly electricity demand. This innovation aids Australian firms in significant carbon emission cuts, promoting a shift from Net Zero to True Zero.
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Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.
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NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
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encryption
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quantum computing
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NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.
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EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes
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power / energy
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data centre software
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grid
Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe’s data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.