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Wildstone appoints key executives for Australian market expansion
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media
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digitisation
Wildstone, Europe's outdoor media giant, expands into Australia, appointing Mitch Cook as Commercial Director and Amber Burbidge as Commercial Executive.
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Venafi study warns of chaos with TLS changes & quantum risks
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digital transformation
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migration
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encryption
New research by Venafi warns that businesses face mass outages due to new machine identity standards, citing shorter TLS lifespan and post-quantum cryptography challenges.
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Veracode unveils enhanced global partner programme amid AI boom
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partner programmes
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application security
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In response to the AI-driven evolution in software security, Veracode has unveiled its upgraded Veracode Velocity Partner Programme.
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Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months
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malware
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ransomware
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Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.
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Hospital data centre upgrades to boost energy efficiency
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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power / energy
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secure i.t. environments
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ups
Secure I.T. Environments has completed energy-efficient upgrades to St Marys Hospital's data centre, promising an ROI in under 1.8 years due to reduced costs.
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AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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data analytics
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AI will augment rather than replace UK and US contact centre agents until at least 2026, per Cavell's latest research, despite industry momentum around automation.
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Businesses aware of AI risks but lack proper controls says study
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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hcm
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
A study by Sapio Research reveals 93% of businesses are aware of AI risks, yet only 46% have formal usage guidelines, exposing gaps in oversight and control.
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Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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robots
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ai
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cleantech
A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.
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18 year 'wild ride' for TechDay to global tech news powerhouse
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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websites
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techday
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cloud services
TechDay is celebrating 18 years of growth, transforming from a small magazine to what is now a global digital powerhouse.
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StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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saas
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edge computing
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it automation
StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.
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Analytic Partners acquires Magic Numbers to boost UK presence
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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market
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branding
Analytic Partners has acquired UK-based Magic Numbers to boost its presence in the UK and EMEA markets. The move aims to integrate their analytics expertise and enhance global outreach.
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ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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copyright
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labour party
The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK’s tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.
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UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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malware
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ai
Despite rising cybersecurity investments, a new Appsbroker CTS survey reveals a growing sense of insecurity among UK's IT leaders, with 87% losing sleep over cyber risks.
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Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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nz
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cloud services
Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for 24/7 tech support and security, aiming to enhance staff productivity and IT resource use across its global offices.
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Leon Paul sees major growth after implementing Orderwise system
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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it in manufacturing
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supply chain systems
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erp
Leon Paul, a leading British fencing gear maker, revolutionised its warehouse operations with Forterro’s Orderwise ERP, slashing annual wastage by GBP £150,000.
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Pulsant reveals client-driven redesign of Croydon data centre
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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productivity
Pulsant has revamped its Croydon data centre, the first in a series of nationwide refurbishments, enhancing client experience and on-site efficiency.
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ShipEngine partners with what3words to boost delivery precision
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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location data
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what3words
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integration
ShipEngine partners with what3words to enhance delivery accuracy in the UK, integrating precise location technology into its API to boost e-commerce efficiency.
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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ai
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AI adoption could revolutionise the UK's accounting sector, adding GBP £2 billion to GDP, boosting exports by GBP £238 million, and creating nearly 20,000 jobs over three years, according to a new study by Sage and Demos.
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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uc
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data privacy
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.
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Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay in UK
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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encryption
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mastercard
Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay across the UK and Europe, offering merchants and customers faster, secure checkout experiences.