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HMRC spends £80m on remote working tech amid 'couch potato' critique
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
HMRC’s £80m spending on remote working tech over three years has sparked debate, evidencing a shift towards a 'couch potato culture', according to official figures.
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Hexaware launches tensai GPT to boost internal innovation
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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microsoft azure
Hexaware bolsters human-machine collaboration with the launch of tensai GPT, an AI-driven web application that utilises Microsoft Azure Open AI Service to fuel enterprise-wide innovation.
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OutSystems unveils AI Agent Builder to simplify generative AI integration
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
OutSystems has unveiled AI Agent Builder, a new solution aiding IT experts to integrate generative AI applications into their digital transformation plans, while ensuring adherence to standardisation and security protocols.
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Ataccama leads in Gartner's Augmented Data Quality Solutions quadrant
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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genai
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data classification
AI data management firm Ataccama, recognised for its generative AI prowess and 25% YoY growth, leads the field in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions, 2024.
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Persistent Systems unveils SASVA, enhancing enterprise AI capabilities
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Persistent Systems has shaken up the enterprise AI landscape with SASVA, a platform utilising machine learning to fast-track software releases and address technical debt.
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Semarchy reports 50% revenue growth in EMEA, posing competition to industry giants
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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emea
Semarchy, a French MDM solutions provider, reports a 50% annual revenue rise in its EMEA sector for 2023, due to robust investment in UK and Ireland operations, increasing competition with data management titans.
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Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.
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UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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digital twins
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Despite mixed confidence in return on investment, UK IT decision makers plan to boost artificial intelligence funding in 2024, amidst fears of premature adoption, reveals a study by NetApp and YouGov.
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UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.
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Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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it training
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The 2024 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 28% rise in new secret occurrences leaked on GitHub in 2023, exposing a significant security gap and putting various sectors at risk.
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London startup Mindgard launches tool mitigating AI data loss risks
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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dlp
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physical security
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genai
London startup, Mindgard, launches a new tool providing extensive cybersecurity for businesses utilising AI, mitigating reputational and financial risks.
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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
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Snowflake & Mistral AI enter partnership to democratise AI globally
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Data Cloud provider Snowflake and Mistral AI announce multi-year partnership to democratise AI, allowing users to create sophisticated applications worldwide, boosting artificial intelligence innovation.
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Innovate UK hosts cyber security demo for top industry investors
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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london
Disruptive cyber security prototypes to be unveiled at Innovate UK's industry-leading CyberASAP Demo Day, offering investors a peek into the future of UK's cyber defence industry.
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Oracle shows new generative AI for Fusion Cloud Applications Suite
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cx
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Oracle debuts generative AI features designed to enhance decision-making and user experiences across its Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, showcased at Oracle CloudWorld London.
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Ripjar unveils Compliance CoPilot for risk monitoring
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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genai
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London's Ripjar launches Compliance CoPilot, an AI-risk management assistant, aiming to revolutionise threat monitoring.
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UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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global economy
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london
Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.
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European consumers seek flexible return policies – study
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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payment technologies
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fraud prevention
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consumers
European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.
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Cloudflare launches Defensive AI for threat protection
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
Cloudflare unveils Defensive AI, a personalised security strategy to protect organisations against threats from emerging technologies.
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Cognizant opens new advanced AI lab in San Francisco
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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it training
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physical security
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genai
Cognizant opens Advanced AI Lab in San Francisco, aiming to drive AI innovation and effectively use AI technology for business productivity and decision-making.