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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.
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Console Connect expands data platform to New Zealand

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Console Connect has launched its platform for data movement in New Zealand, enabling secure access to public clouds from seven Auckland data centres.
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Bravura appoints Knowles & Jessurun to drive expansion

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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global expansion
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bravura solutions
Bravura Solutions has appointed Aaron Knowles as Global Head of Product Management and Rob Jessurun as Business Development Director to aid global expansion.
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Matthew Winter joins Prophet as new Head of Engineering

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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microsoft
Matthew Winter has been appointed Head of Engineering at Prophet, enhancing its data ingestion capabilities as the company experiences significant growth.
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Saviynt appoints Tim Mooney as executive advisor

Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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it automation
Saviynt has appointed Tim Mooney as Executive Advisor, bringing over 40 years of IT and cybersecurity experience to guide clients in identity transformation.
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Emma Partlow named finalist in Disability Power 100 list

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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smart assistant
Emma Partlow from Transreport has been named a finalist in the 2024 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 for her impactful work in accessible travel.
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Domino unveils AI platform upgrades with AWS & NetApp

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Domino Data Lab enhances its AI platform with integrations from AWS, NetApp, and NVIDIA, streamlining enterprise operations and reducing costs.
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Shoppers warned of AI scams as Black Friday nears

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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phishing
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email security
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As Black Friday nears, experts warn consumers of sophisticated AI-driven scams, urging caution as losses from fraud continue to escalate.
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UK elderly urge banks to keep branches amidst digital age

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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fintech
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digital literacy
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digital divide
A staggering 88% of older UK residents believe banks should retain physical branches, highlighting concerns over the digital divide and access to services.
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Consumers favour 25% discount in exchange for emails

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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martech
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data privacy
Research by Daemon reveals that 58% of consumers would share their email for a 25% discount, indicating a generational divide in data sharing willingness.
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Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.
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Hexaware & Archimedis launch QCaaS for life sciences

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Hexaware Technologies and Archimedis Digital launch Quality & Compliance as a Solution (QCaaS), aiming to enhance efficiency in the life sciences sector.
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ThreatQuotient report highlights rise in cyber automation

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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ransomware
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ai
ThreatQuotient's 2024 report shows a surge in cybersecurity automation adoption, with 99% of professionals increasing budgets in the UK, US, and Australia.
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Cybercriminals target Olympic Games & concerts in 2024

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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malware
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phishing
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physical security
Cybercriminals are exploiting major events like the EUROs and Valentine's Day with phishing attacks, prompting warnings for heightened consumer vigilance.
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Akamai enhances cloud security & zero trust solutions

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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ransomware
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paas
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devops
Akamai Technologies has enhanced its cloud security solutions, improving application performance and visibility for users on AWS and Azure amid rising cyber threats.
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Versa launches pay-as-you-go cloud firewall on AWS

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Versa has launched a pay-as-you-go model for its Cloud Firewall on AWS Marketplace, enhancing flexibility and scalability for enterprise users.
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Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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retailtech
In a new article, Shira Itzhaki from Forter examines the dual role of bots in eCommerce, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing harmful from helpful bots.
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DXC & ServiceNow unveil GenAI Centre of Excellence

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
DXC Technology and ServiceNow have unveiled a new Centre of Excellence to boost global adoption of generative AI solutions for businesses.
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Ekinops unveils PM 100HDF01 module for 100G networks

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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edge computing
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ai
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network edge
Ekinops has launched the PM 100HDF01 pluggable module, enhancing 100G capabilities for service providers amidst rising bandwidth demands across networks.
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Graphiant forecasts 2025 trends for enterprise networks

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Graphiant has unveiled predictions for 2025, emphasising the importance of data-centric models and enhanced multi-cloud networking for businesses.
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Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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data protection
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google
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data sharing
A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.