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Amazon Bedrock enhances AI application development for businesses
Wed, 1st May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
Amazon Web Services enhances its Amazon Bedrock platform, streamlining the development and deployment of advanced AI applications, and boosting operational efficiencies across diverse industries.
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Semperis unveils groundbreaking identity runtime protection platform
Wed, 1st May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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okta
Semperis introduces innovative Identity Runtime Protection (IRP), leveraging 150 years of expertise to advance cybersecurity manoeuvres with improved threat detection and response measures.
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Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations
Wed, 1st May 2024
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siem
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network security
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firewalls
Cybersecurity firm Logpoint has introduced enhancements to its Director and Converged Security Information and Event Management platforms, set to improve performance and user experience for MSSPs and other organisations.
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Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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security breaches
A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.
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GitHub previews Copilot Workspace for AI-assisted coding
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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genai
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ai
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software development
GitHub unveils Copilot Workspace, a revolutionary developer environment utilising natural language, aimed at enhancing task-centric workflows and boosting developer productivity.
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Demica & Jardine Norton team up to boost UK SME financing
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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financing
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growth
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sme
London-based finance provider Demica partners with trade finance firm Jardine Norton, backing an increased financing facility of up to GBP £200 million to aid the growth of UK SMEs and double its financed portfolio.
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Coveo joins MACH Alliance to advocate open tech ecosystem
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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ai
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it architecture
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coveo
AI-powered search platform Coveo bolsters its commitment to modern composable AI and cloud-based architectures by joining the MACH Alliance, which advocates for open technology ecosystems.
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Cloudbrink releases tool to assess packet loss impact on hybrid workforce
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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vpns
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uc
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wireless networks
Cloudbrink launches innovative tool to gauge the impact of packet loss on hybrid employee performance, aiming to optimise network operations and enhance user experience.
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Generative AI adoption in marketing hindered by skill gap & legal concerns
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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genai
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digital marketing
Partner marketers embrace Generative AI but face barriers including legal issues, data security fears, and a noteworthy skills gap, as per a Coterie Connect event.
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ADLINK debuts Intel Arc A380E GPU-based graphics card for gaming & AI use
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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gaming
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iot
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industrial iot
ADLINK Technology unveils its first Intel Arc A380E GPU-based graphics card, the EGX-PCIE-A380E, tailored for commercial gaming and Edge AI applications.
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Siemens tests 1MW charging system adjusting long-haul eTruck landscape
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cartech
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siemens
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evs
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has successfully tested a 1MW charging system for long-haul electric trucks, a potential game-changer for heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
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Manchester's Flowlio redefines project management with innovative SaaS solution
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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saas
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devops
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hcm
Manchester start-up Flowlio disrupts the market with an innovative SaaS solution and fundamentals training course, transforming project management practices across various sectors.
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ControlUp enhances Edge DX to optimise digital employee experience
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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hcm
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digitisation
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it management
ControlUp has boosted its ControlUp Edge DX system with advanced user dashboards, employee sentiment surveys and a AI-based chatbot, aiming to optimise IT management.
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Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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digitisation
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ico
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email
Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.
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SmartBear introduces GenAI-powered no-code test automation in Zephyr Scale
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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it automation
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low-code
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genai
SmartBear integrates GenAI-powered, no-code test automation into its Jira-native platform, Zephyr Scale, improving test management and boosting efficiency.
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Absoft Implements SAP S/4HANA migration to a West Midlands Public Council
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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erp
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contracts
UK-based SAP consultancy Absoft has secured a pivotal contract with a West Midlands Public Council for the maiden SAP Public Cloud implementation within a UK local authority.
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Object First selects Vitanium for launch of ransomware-proof backup appliance
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Software firm Object First has partnered with UK-based Vitanium, a data protection expert, to launch a ransomware-proof backup storage appliance, optimised for Veeam users.
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Kaspersky boosts email security features after 77% of firms hit by cyber attacks
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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email security
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Kaspersky has unveiled an advanced update to its Security for Mail Server solution, spurred by research showing 77% of businesses experiencing a cyber incident in the last two years.
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Satellite potential vastly underutilised, says GSA report
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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uc
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spacetech
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telco
Satellites' potential to bolster terrestrial networks is underutilised, says a Global mobile Suppliers Association report showing a surge in tie-ups between operators and satellite vendors for rural coverage.
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Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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security vulnerabilities
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hackers
Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.