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Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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broadband
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telco
Aston University researchers set a new record in data transmission, achieving speeds of 301 terabits per second, 4.5 million times quicker than average UK home broadband.
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Applause survey reveals prevalent use & concerns about Gen AI
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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data privacy
A survey by Applause reveals consumers increasingly use AI-powered chatbots for everyday tasks, despite growing data privacy concerns and frequent inaccuracies.
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Angel investors seek positive impact, warns of startup overvaluations
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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financial systems
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fintech
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leadership
Angel Investment Network's 2024 survey reveals that Angel investors' motivations shift towards positive impact over financial gain, highlighting new trends and potential pitfalls for start-ups.
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Plymouth Marjon University integrates AI tool for quicker student feedback
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Plymouth Marjon University enhances its student support services by integrating Studiosity+'s latest AI technology, offering near-instant academic writing feedback.
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Westcon-Comstor unveils 'Partner Insights' data analysis tool
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Westcon-Comstor unveils 'Partner Insights', a data analysis tool that enables a detailed overview of transactional data to bolster partner growth, optimise operations, and track trends.
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Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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cyber threats
Amidst growing cyber threats, Parliament's meagre GBP £6.5 million increase in IT budget, now totalling GBP £67.7 million, prompts national security worries among cybersecurity chiefs.
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Laserfiche claims victory at WealthBriefing European Awards 2024
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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saas
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wealth management
Intelligent content management provider Laserfiche hails a significant award win for 'Best Implementation of a Technology Solution' at the WealthBriefing European Awards 2024, underlining its innovative digital solutions in wealth management.
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Commercetools recognises 65% ARR growth, credits B2B expansion
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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commerce systems
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cartech
Commercetools sees 65% growth in ARR, attributing success to B2B expansion including prominent partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen and BMW.
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Financial institutions increasingly deploy AI in fight against fraud
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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financial institutions
Amid growing fraud concerns, a study reveals 70% of financial institutions are turning to AI and machine learning to bolster defenses, marking a notable shift towards tech innovation.
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Kingfisher renews tech partnership with Virtualstock for retail success
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Kingfisher extends its tech partnership with curated marketplace giant Virtualstock to bolster operational efficiency and expand retail offerings over a three-year period.
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UK gamers credit video gaming for honed workplace skills
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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productivity
Nearly half of UK gamers see their hobby as a source for professional skill-building, including communication and problem-solving, according to a recent Currys study.
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Juniper Research opens entries for 2024 Future Digital Awards
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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smart cities
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Juniper Research launches entry submission for the 2024 Future Digital Awards for Smart Cities and IoT Innovation, aimed at highlighting tech organisations pushing boundaries in connected, sustainable development.
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Joao Silva named Pure Storage's VP for EMEA, Latin America operations
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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storage
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Joao Silva, a seasoned British tech executive, has been named Vice President of EMEA and Latin America operations for Pure Storage, set to drive growth after the firm's notable Q4 performance.
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STFC & Lenovo unveil advanced, energy-efficient supercomputer in UK
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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power / energy
The UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) advances AI research as Lenovo's advanced, energy-efficient supercomputer gets the go-ahead to be installed at the Hartree Centre.
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Nobl9 & Evolutio team up to enhance Cisco's Observability Platform
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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fintech
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digital transformation
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insurance
Nobl9 and Evolutio partner to amplify the functionality of Cisco's full-stack Observability Platform, leveraging advanced software reliability and observability solutions to enhance user experience.
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Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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it training
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kaspersky
Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.
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Regatta Group boosts digital transformation with Nexer support deal
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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data analytics
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erp
The Regatta Group extends its partnership with Nexer for ongoing Microsoft Dynamics 365 support and optimisation, following a five-year multimillion-pound digital overhaul across 16 nations.
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Coveo unveils new GenAI tools to enhance digital experience journeys
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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martech
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personalisation
Coveo introduces two new GenAI business applications to optimise digital customer and employee experience journeys, leveraging AI for personalised and efficient services.
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FourKites uses Clari's AI for optimised operations & customer success
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain systems
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ai
Supply chain tech company, FourKites, maximises its revenue process and boosts operational efficiency through the adoption of AI-powered Clari's revenue platform.
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Tufin collaborates with Microsoft on AI-driven security project
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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Tufin, a major network and cloud security firm, is collaborating with Microsoft on Copilot for Security, a AI-powered tool leveraging big data to better enable organisations to manage cyber threats.