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Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats
Thu, 16th May 2024
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Amid increasing cyber threats in Singapore, Lumen Technologies enhances defences with an Advanced Managed Detection and Response solution, strengthening enterprise security.
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Amplitude reports 9% revenue growth in Q1 2024 financials
Thu, 16th May 2024
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data analytics
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Amplitude sees 9% revenue boost in Q1 2024, hitting $72.6M. Notable growth includes a 37% rise in paying customers and expanding global clientele.
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Alteryx unveils AiDIN Copilot AI assistant for analytics boost
Thu, 16th May 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Alteryx unveils AiDIN Copilot to revolutionise analytic workflows, powered by Google Cloud’s AI, promising 7x speed improvements and enhanced accessibility for all users.
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UK firms focus on cuts (including IT) amid rising financial pressures
Wed, 15th May 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
New research from Daisy Corporate Services shows two-thirds of UK businesses prioritising cost reduction, with nearly half citing rising costs as their primary concern.
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GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer
Wed, 15th May 2024
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fintech
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intuit
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b2b
GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.
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Freshworks appoints Ashwin Ballal as new CIO
Wed, 15th May 2024
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genai
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partner programmes
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ai
Freshworks appoints Ashwin Ballal as new CIO, succeeding Prasad Ramakrishnan. Ballal brings over 30 years of tech expertise to drive transformative growth.
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ThoughtSpot appoints James Smith as VP of EMEA
Wed, 15th May 2024
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genai
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thoughtspot
ThoughtSpot names James Smith as VP of EMEA, aiming to maximise data investments and champion the adoption of Generative AI amidst strong growth.
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Tony Ford appointed as Sales Director at Verne data centres
Wed, 15th May 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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london
Verne has named Tony Ford as Sales Director to leverage rising demand for greener data centres, focusing on migrating enterprise infrastructure to the Nordics.
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UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act
Wed, 15th May 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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leadership
UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.
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Piwik PRO supports healthcare analytics with free trial offer
Wed, 15th May 2024
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data analytics
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data privacy
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healthtech
Piwik PRO is offering healthcare organisations a six-month free trial of its HIPAA-compliant analytics platform, aiming to reconcile effective analytics with stringent compliance needs.
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Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities
Wed, 15th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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phishing
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email security
Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.
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Copilot is a powerful workspace tool – if you have your data house in order
Wed, 15th May 2024
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From helping craft a memo in minutes instead of days to summarising emails and video transcripts, Copilot is proving a valuable tool, but organisations need to be strategic about its use and remember that good quality content – or information – is still king.
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Smartsheet empowers businesses with AI & new resource tools
Wed, 15th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Smartsheet's new AI and resource management tools, launched at ENGAGE London, promise to enhance enterprise data analysis, boosting productivity and decision-making.
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Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities
Wed, 15th May 2024
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software development
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sharepoint
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developers
Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses 61 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days. Two critical RCE flaws and browser patches are also highlighted.
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AI talent in banking sees significant growth, report reveals
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ai
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growth
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banking
AI-driven roles in US and European banks show robust growth, doubling overall headcount growth despite job cuts, according to Evident report.
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UK's impending AI regulations could reshape global landscape
Wed, 15th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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llms
UK set to adopt strict AI regulations that could largely reshape the AI sector, pending third reading in the House of Lords, reveals Lord Chris Holmes.
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Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy
Wed, 15th May 2024
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digital transformation
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it budget
In response to economic upheavals, 50% of boardroom leaders, particularly in the US and UK, have shrunk tech budgets over the past year.
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Kissflow recognised in Gartner's established quadrant for 2024
Wed, 15th May 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Kissflow earns a spot in Gartner’s 2024 report in the Established Quadrant for Low-Code Platforms, gaining praise for user-friendly features and strong support.
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Dramatic increase in business focus on digital accessibility
Wed, 15th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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accessibility
Revealing a growing corporate focus on digital accessibility, Applause's annual survey highlights an upward trend towards inclusive design principles.
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New networking platform Hono launches to connect high achievers
Wed, 15th May 2024
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nz
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social media
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social networking
Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.