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BT wins £26m deal to deliver gigabit broadband to schools
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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BT has secured a £26m deal to supply gigabit broadband to 650+ primary schools in hard-to-reach parts of England.
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Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
Amid growing global green commitments, businesses grapple with aligning IT operations to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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genai
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safety
Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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A third of GenAI services to use autonomous agents by 2028, Gartner predicts
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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gaming
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edutech
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digital entertainment
Gartner predicts that by 2028, a third of interactions with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will employ autonomous agents for task completion, possibly transforming workplace operations across sectors.
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Extreme Networks named Leader in Gartner's LAN Infrastructure report
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Recognised as a leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, Extreme Networks collects its sixth consecutive accolade, highlighting its innovative cloud networking prowess.
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Deel acquires PaySpace, solidifying lead in global payroll industry
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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hcm
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apac
Global payroll front-runner Deel acquires Africa-based PaySpace, significantly strengthening its global coverage and infrastructure—hits a remarkable $500M annual recurring revenue within five years.
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Three quarters worry over AI misuse in upcoming US elections
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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mfa
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ai
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cybersecurity
A recent survey reveals a growing concern among 78% of U.S. voters over potential misuse of AI in the 2024 elections, affecting cybersecurity and election outcomes.
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KnowBe4 launches AI-native platform AIDA to tighten security
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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it training
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ai
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 launches AI-native platform, AIDA, automating security awareness and training selection to guard against AI exploitation by cybercriminals.
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Global cellular IoT devices to double by 2028, says Juniper Research
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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New study from Juniper Research predicts a spike in global cellular IoT devices from 3.4 billion in 2024 to 6.5 billion by 2028, necessitating advanced services for efficient automation and security.
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How to calculate your margin: Professional Services 101
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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it training
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financial systems
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professional services
Ensuring fiscal health: Understanding and regularly checking your margins can unlock insights about your firm's financial state, calculate gross profit and avoid common errors.
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Tim Bertrand named president of HAProxy Technologies
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
Industry veteran Tim Bertrand steps up as the new President of HAProxy Technologies, the world's leading software load balancer, set to accelerate its growth trajectory amidst significant revenue rise.
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Stephanie Hare to headline Women in Cybersecurity event 2024
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Technology ethics expert, Stephanie Hare, is set to keynote the 8th annual Women in Cybersecurity event at Infosecurity Europe 2024, discussing the implications of our tech revolution.
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Medallia appoints Ben Brewer as new Chief Revenue Officer
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Medallia, a global leader in customer and employee experience, appoints industry veteran, Ben Brewer, as its new Chief Revenue Officer, leveraging his extensive experience in tech firms.
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IWD 2024: Transformative tech key to supporting student wellbeing
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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amazon
Higher Education institutions in the UK face considerable challenges as outdated tech intensifies problems around student wellbeing and retention.
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Techworks urges HM Treasury to boost UK semiconductor sector
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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uc
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robots
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blockchain
Ahead of the Chancellor's budget, Techworks, the UK Deep Tech and Semiconductor Trade Association, urges HM Treasury to support the domestic semiconductor sector.
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Genetec unveils Security Center SaaS: a leap in physical security tech
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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saas
Genetec debuts innovative Security Center SaaS, a cybersecurity-focused unified service that integrates advanced physical security technology.
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Akamai boosts App & API Protector with advanced DDoS defences
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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Akamai Technologies boosts security with significant upgrades to its App and API Protector, providing advanced DDoS defenses, browser impersonation detection, and improved API security.
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Civo acquires GitOps platform Kubefirst in strategic cloud move
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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open source
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software development
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civo
London's Civo acquires GitOps powered platform Kubefirst in a strategic move to further simplify cloud computing, while ensuring Kubefirst's open-source software version stays intact.
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Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.
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Opera boosts AI-centric 'Opera One' browser with superior features
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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ai
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Opera enhances its AI-centric browser, Opera One, prepping for a complete revamp of the online user experience with added features and a commitment to green tech.