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Bugcrowd partners with Axon Technologies for EMEA expansion
2 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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bugcrowd
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cyber threats
Bugcrowd partners with UAE's Axon Technologies to boost EMEA cybersecurity presence, combining crowdsourced solutions with advanced security expertise.
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F5 Labs report reveals 112% rise in DDoS attacks for 2023
4 days ago
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europol
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united states
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france
F5 Labs' 2024 report unveils a 112% surge in DDoS attacks from 2022 to 2023, with telecom firms hit hardest, seeing a 655% rise in incidents.
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Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green
Last month
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storage
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power / energy
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ai
Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.
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EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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russia
For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
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Cristiano Ronaldo partners with Binance for new NFT collection
Thu, 30th May 2024
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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football
Binance partners with Cristiano Ronaldo for Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia NFT collection, offering fans exclusive perks and unique experiences.
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AI in media & entertainment market to reach USD $51.37 billion
Wed, 29th May 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
The artificial intelligence in media and entertainment market is set to rise from USD $10.24 billion in 2024 to USD $51.37 billion by 2034, driven by a 17.5% CAGR.
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Chatbot market set to surge to $4.9 billion by 2033 says FMI
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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Chatbot market set to surge, projecting USD $4.9 billion growth by 2033, fuelled by customer engagement focus and widespread industrial adoption.
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Fils partners with Aion to integrate ESG values in Middle Eastern finance
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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fintechs
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sustainability
Fintech operator Fils joins forces with digital banking provider Aion to fuse ESG principles into Middle East finance, leveraging Green APIs to track and reduce emissions.
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Golden Gate Ventures promotes Angela Toy to COO in strategic move
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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coo
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fundraising
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vietnam
Golden Gate Ventures elevates Angela Toy to COO, reflecting the firm's expansion commitment and solidification of its leadership in global startup ecosystems.
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Schneider Electric announces winners of 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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digital transformation
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awards
Schneider Electric honours industry standouts at the 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards, driving industrial digital transformation with innovative IoT solutions.
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EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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edtech
HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.
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Hewlett Packard opens first 'Saudi Made' server facility with female-led workforce
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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proliant
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hpe
Hewlett Packard's debut Saudi Made server production facility, majority-led by female workforce, manufactures ProLiant servers in collaboration with Alfanar, advancing Saudi's Vision 2030 and AI technology fronts.
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UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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edutech
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ai
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higher education
Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.
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Red Hat partners with stc Group to boost cloud-native agility
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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dr
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devops
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hybrid cloud
In cooperation with tech firm Red Hat, stc Group upgrades the agility of its cloud-native services, marking a milestone in Saudi Arabia's digital transformation.
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LogRhythm appoints Mazen Dohaji as GM & VP for new METAPAC region
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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siem
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axon
Cybersecurity provider LogRhythm appoints Mazen Adnan Dohaji as General Manager and VP of its recently established METAPAC sector, boosting their commitment to combat cyber threats.
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Global IPO market concludes 2023 with $123.2 billion despite mixed trends
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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inflation
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market
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ipo
Global IPO market in 2023 nets $123.2b with 1,298 IPOs, highlighting mixed trends and regional contrasts.
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Uptime Institute boosts global expansion with new Chief Business Officer
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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power / energy
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cleantech
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schneider electric
Uptime Institute has named Mustapha Louni as its new Chief Business Officer, strengthening its commitment to global expansion.
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Yahoo's 2023 review reveals Singapore's top online searches & trends
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Yahoo's 2023 Review unveils Singapore's top searches, featuring tech trends, sports updates, and key newsmakers.
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Exclusive: Expansion on the horizon for SpendConsole
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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fintechs
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ai
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payment technologies
In an exclusive interview with SpendConsole's CEO, Abid Ali, we discuss AI-driven finance innovation and expansion into the Middle East.
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BenQ unveils new generation of smart boards for dynamic educational environments
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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smartphones
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edutech
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google
BenQ introduces EDLA-certified smart boards, the BenQ Board Pro RP04 and BenQ Board Master RM04, integrated with Google services to enhance education settings.