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United States stories - Page 4

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Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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christchurch
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university of canterbury
Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.
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Software Combined secures second New Zealand tech company
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Australia's Software Combined has now expanded its portfolio by acquiring Dbvisit, based in New Zealand's Auckland.
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SevenRooms discusses AI, perks of tech to drive revenue in hospitality
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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crm
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hong kong
SevenRooms has now formed its first Customer Advisory Board with top hospitality leaders globally to tackle 2024's Future Proofing to Serve up Success.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
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Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws
Fri, 31st May 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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ransomware
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soc
Australian organisations subject to SoCI laws must now prove their operational response to cyber incidents, requiring continuous compliance and readiness by August 18.
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Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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us
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canada
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japan
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Thu, 30th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
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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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Australian fintech RDC partners with major US bank M&T
Tue, 28th May 2024
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biometrics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Rich Data Co secures its first US client with M&T Bank Corporation, integrating AI to enhance the bank's risk management and lending strategies.
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Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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government
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microsoft
Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.
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PPRO partners with Afterpay to expand BNPL options for merchants
Tue, 28th May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US e-commerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.
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Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually
Mon, 27th May 2024
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data sharing
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interpol
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united states
Conducted by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute and UNSW, the report highlights a growing public health crisis.
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Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey
Fri, 24th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.
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US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
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Exclusive: How Cado Security continues to innovate
Tue, 21st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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In talks with CEO James Campbell, detrimental digital threats are tackled by cybersecurity firm, Cado Security, through innovative solutions and strategic growth.
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CI&T launches AI powered delivery centre in the Philippines
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ai agents
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united states
CI&T has launched a new AI Powered Delivery Centre near Manila, enhancing its growth in the Asia-Pacific region with advanced technology and skilled professionals.
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Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report
Tue, 14th May 2024
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.
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AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs
Tue, 14th May 2024
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united states
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talent
AI talent has grown by 9% in the world's biggest banks over the last six months, led by a recruitment drive towards AI implementation.
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Gen Z drives demand for AI-powered smartphones, says Kantar data
Thu, 9th May 2024
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smartphones
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data analytics
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ai
Gen Z's appetite for AI-powered smartphones, particularly Samsung's Galaxy S24, is driving market demand according to Kantar's recent data analysis.