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Why 2024 is the year of scaling security efficiencies
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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malware
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In 2024, cybersecurity leaders grapple with higher data breaches, flat budgets, and increasing complexity by focusing on scaling efficiencies and securing hybrid cloud infrastructure.
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Decline in trust with SMS platforms predicted by new XConnect study
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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fraud
A study by XConnect and Mobilesquared reveals CPaaS providers are expected to lose nearly a quarter of trust in SMS platforms between 2023 and 2025 due to potential fraud risks.
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Claro Colombia to utilise AI solution from TCS & VIAVI for network issues
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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Telecoms firm Claro Colombia teams up with TCS and VIAVI Solutions to integrate an AI-based solution for real-time network monitoring, anticipating a significant customer experience enhancement.
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Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to aid companies identify their cyber defence strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvement areas.
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Inadequate digital adoption costs firms over $1m per week
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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digitalisation
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it spending
Lack of digital adoption costs enterprises over $1.14m weekly, despite IT spend set to hit $5 trillion in 2024, finds WalkMe's annual report.
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UK's T&L industry falls behind in AI adoption & sustainability goals
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
UK transport and logistics industry falls behind in AI uptake and sustainability goals amid cost and knowledge barriers, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by HERE Technologies and AWS.
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Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.
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Why traditional rate limiting falls short against today's DDoS attacks
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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ai
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soc
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cybersecurity
Traditional rate-limiting falls short against sophisticated DDoS attacks, jeopardising legitimate traffic and placing added burdens on SOC teams; behavioural protection provides a more viable solution.
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Japan Airlines switches to Lufthansa's cloud for better IT security
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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dr
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business continuity
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cloud services
Japan Airlines (JAL) to enhance IT security and operational efficiency by transferring NetLine/Ops ++ MaintenanceControl to Lufthansa Systems' Global Aviation Cloud (GAC).
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Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to boost warehouse tech efficiency
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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supply chain systems
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partner programmes
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inventory management systems
Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to provide fully integrated rate shopping and freight management solutions, improving order processing speed and accuracy while cutting operational costs.
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Augment Technologies unveils AI mining tech in partnership with Hexagon
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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ai
Perth-based Augment Technologies and global technology giant Hexagon unveil an innovative partnership, introducing AI technology designed to increase ore recovery by 5%, potentially adding millions of yearly revenue for each mine.
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Anritsu partners with DeepSig for AI-driven wireless spectrum sensing
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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ai
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partner programmes
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ml
Anritsu teams up with DeepSig to pioneer AI-powered wireless spectrum sensing, aiming to optimise radio frequency utilisation and lay robust groundwork for the emerging 6G technology.
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OpenText to unveil second-gen Fortify Audit Assistant at 2024 summit
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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cybersecurity
OpenText Cybersecurity is set to introduce the second generation of its advanced cybersecurity technology, Fortify Audit Assistant.
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Generative AI stokes sophisticated phishing threats
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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genai
Generative AI is fuelling sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks, prompting organisations to adopt stringent controls.
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UK government invests £100m to refine AI regulation
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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edutech
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ai
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healthtech
The UK government earmarks £100m for more agile AI regulation to bolster the country's tech sphere, enhancing understanding and leveraging of AI's potential.
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Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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national security
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sensitive information
Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.
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Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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fintech
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quantum computing
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digital economy
Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.
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Vultr launches next-gen content delivery service with global reach
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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content creation
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managed services
Cloud computing giant Vultr introduces Vultr CDN, a next-gen international content delivery service, offering expansive, fast, and secure content distribution globally.
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22Miles launches Microsoft Teams & Outlook tools for hybrid workplaces
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ecm
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public cloud
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martech
22Miles launches Microsoft Teams app and Outlook plug-in, offering enhanced workplace productivity and seamless digital connectivity for hybrid teams.
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RingCentral boosts UK healthcare with AI & EHR integrations
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
RingCentral's AI enhancements and EHR integrations bolster UK healthcare, driving up staff productivity and patient satisfaction, whilst streamlining patient engagement and workflows.