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Civo acquires GitOps platform Kubefirst in strategic cloud move
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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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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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.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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NVIDIA's CUDA-X to enhance HP AI workstation solutions
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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NVIDIA's data processing libraries to be incorporated into HP's AI workstations, aiming to bolster data preparation and processing underlying generative AI development.
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PPRO bolsters leadership with new legal & compliance appointments
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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fintech
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open banking
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fraud
PPRO has bolstered its leadership, appointing Selene Brett as Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer, and Marc Kuzak and Massimiliano Conte as Legal and Compliance Director respectively to bolster governance.
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Couchbase welcomes Julie Irish as first Chief Information Officer
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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couchbase
Julie Irish joins cloud database firm Couchbase as the first Chief Information Officer, set to oversee the company's global IT strategy and align it for future expansion.
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IWD 2024: In my first business, I exclusively hired working moms. Here’s why.
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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women in technology
Challenging stereotypes, a director recounts hiring working mothers for her first business, spotlighting their productivity and resilience, and championing gender equality.
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IWD 2024: DEI dilemmas: Why rethinking inclusivity is crucial
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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On IWD 2024, addressing substantial gender pay gaps and shrinking DEI teams challenge the effectiveness of current strategies, demanding a strategic shift towards genuine inclusivity.
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IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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data science
IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.
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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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workplace
Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: SocialFi is a new frontier – here’s what you need to know
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
SocialFi, a blend of decentralised finance and social media, is gathering momentum, with platforms like KangaMoon and xNinja.Tech attracting thousands of users, and set to challenge traditional social media platforms.
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IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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gender diversity
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gender equality
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Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.
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IWD 2024: Fostering an unconditionally inclusive culture globally
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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workplace
The global push for an unconditionally inclusive culture is underlined, spotlighting the critical roles tech industries play in promoting diversity and gender equality.
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IWD 2024: Navigating the workplace: The experience of women of colour in corporations
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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identity
IWD 2024: Unveiling the challenges faced by women of colour in corporations, shedding light on the importance of intersectional inclusion, and exploring advocacy strategies.
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IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.
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IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusivity through collective effort
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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gender diversity
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strategy
On International Women's Day 2024, businesses are urged to bolster inclusivity via collective efforts amidst reports that women continue to feel excluded, despite heightened DE&I investments.
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IWD 2024: Business owners, it’s time to inspire inclusion
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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ai
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leadership
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women in technology
In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.
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IWD 2024: The human-AI synergy: Pioneering unity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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healthtech
In a groundbreaking synergy of humans and AI, Threadicated's online stylist service uses their AI technology power to broaden fashion accessibility, insisting the human touch remains pivotal.
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IWD 2024: Three key traits for building an exemplary enterprise IT service team
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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automation
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In a rapidly advancing tech industry, communication flexibility, active listening and client empathy are the key traits valued in enterprise IT service teams.