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Diffblue secures GBP £1m Innovate UK grant for AI project
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Diffblue has received a GBP £1 million grant from Innovate UK to advance its AI software solutions, enhancing software development efficiency through generative AI.
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Scottish tech sector optimistic amid challenges for 2025
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A report by ScotlandIS reveals that 73% of Scottish tech firms remain optimistic for 2025, despite current economic challenges and rising AI opportunities.
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Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.
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Lotus Robotics & HERE partner for L2+ driving on highways
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Lotus Robotics and HERE Technologies have teamed up to enhance automated driving with an advanced Highway Navigation Pilot, set for European homologation by 2025.
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Northern Data & Gcore to launch AI platform collaboration
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data protection
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cloud services
Northern Data Group and Gcore have teamed up to launch a comprehensive AI platform aimed at enterprises, targeting a projected USD $169 billion inferencing market by 2032.
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Guidewire's Mammoth release to boost insurer agility
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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Guidewire's new Mammoth release is set to enhance insurers' agility, streamlining processes and introducing predictive analytics for increased efficiency.
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AI transforming manufacturing, boosting productivity by 188%
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TeamViewer's new report reveals that 71% of manufacturing leaders expect AI to significantly boost productivity, despite 76% voicing data security concerns.
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Sophos report highlights urgency of active cyber defence
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ransomware
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report by Sophos reveals that urgent action is needed against cyber threats, with attackers exploiting valid credentials for over half of breaches.
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AI-driven coaching tools: debunking myths & benefits
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workplace
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CoachHub reveals how AI-powered coaching tools enhance traditional methods, debunking myths around their effectiveness and potential pitfalls in workplaces.
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Retail sector productivity hit by complex budget processes
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productivity
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A recent study by Soldo reveals that complex financial processes hinder productivity in the UK's retail sector, with 95% of finance leaders noting lost growth opportunities.
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Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As Identity Management Day approaches on 8 April, experts highlight the urgent need for robust digital identity security amid rising threats and technological change.
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Gallagher unveils new updates at Security Event 2025
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personal computing devices
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security industry
Gallagher Security is set to unveil major product updates and discussions at The Security Event 2025 in Birmingham, promising a significant showcase for the industry.
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ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology
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document management
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law
The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.
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LoftLabs launches vNode for enhanced Kubernetes isolation
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storage
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virtualisation
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devops
LoftLabs has launched vNode, a virtual container runtime that boosts node-level isolation in Kubernetes, offering enhanced security without extra hardware.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
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malware
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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ThreatAware unveils Version 3.0 of its cyber security platform
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data protection
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api
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cybersecurity
ThreatAware has launched Version 3.0 of its CAASM platform, enhancing device visibility and security for organisations navigating fragmented IT landscapes.
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Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops
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Exabeam has launched Nova, an autonomous AI agent that enhances security operations by speeding up incident response and boosting analyst productivity by up to 80%.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
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malware
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.
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Global Cloud Xchange rebrands to FLAG with new focus
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Global Cloud Xchange has rebranded as FLAG, aiming to enhance its subsea, edge data centres, and cable landing stations investment across diverse regions.