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Zally bolsters leadership team ahead of anticipated Beta launch
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
Manchester's Zally boosts leadership team with ex-Barclays' Paul Wilshaw and former MiQ CTO, Prabhu Prakash Ganesh, as it gears up for beta launch and ambitious drive into continuous authentication.
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Introducing Aidge: Alibaba International’s multilingual AI-powered toolkits for SMEs’ global growth
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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llms
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online competition
Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.
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Virsae launches AI-powered service management for Microsoft Teams on Azure
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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uc
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Virsae launches its AI-driven 'Virsae Service Management for Microsoft Teams' on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, aiming to optimise performance across XCaaS platforms, including WFH environments.
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Tint Financial Services celebrates worldwide finance milestone
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Six months after its launch, London-based fintech firm Tint Financial Services has reached a major milestone by facilitating the global flow of goods worth USD $20 million, affirming its value for scaling SMEs.
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Chancellor Hunt champions UK tech industry at Davos forum
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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data privacy
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fintech
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payment technologies
UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, champions UK technology and calls for increased investment at the Davos World Economic Forum amid global economic uncertainty.
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Google AI's Circle to Search revolutionises user experience on premium Androids
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Google's AI enhances search engine capabilities with Circle to Search and multi-faceted Lens features, set to revolutionise Android user experience starting January 31.
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2024 cybersecurity trends: AI, cloud and threat intelligence
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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ai security
We see 2024 shaping up to be the defining moment where AI may become the profound battleground in cybersecurity.
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Mashreq & Fils pair up for corporate carbon offsetting service
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cleantech
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fintech
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transparency
Mashreq and UAE fintech, Fils, collaborate to launch a blockchain-based, carbon offsetting service to counter 'greenwashing'.
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US Office adopts LF Energy EVerest for nationwide EV charging
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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open source
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collaboration
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webinar
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has adopted LF Energy's EVerest open-source project for developing a nationwide electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Mass UK job shifts predicted due to work stress in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
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wfh
Elevated work stress levels amongst UK employees may drive a significant job market shift from 2024, a new report has found.
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Acronis pioneers Advanced Security & EDR integration in cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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edr
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Acronis leads industry innovation with Integrated Advanced Security and EDR, targeting AI-driven cyberattacks and eliminating added costs.
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Secure I.T. installs modernised generator at BCP Council
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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devops
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Secure I.T. Environments modernises BCP Council's IT hub with the installation of an advanced, noise-efficient 200kW generator, complete with staff training and ongoing support.
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UiPath strengthens team with veteran tech executive Pradeep Kumar
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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uipath
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automation
UiPath bolsters its customer success strategy by recruiting veteran tech executive Pradeep Kumar as Senior VP of Services and Customer Success.
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B2B software marketplaces set to reshape global procurement by 2030
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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ai security
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subscriptions
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zuora
B2B software marketplace growth could disrupt global enterprise software purchases by 2030, accounting for 10%, according to IoT Analytics' new report.
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Westcon-Comstor acquires AWS cloud consultancy Rebura
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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saas
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devops
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hyperscale
Westcon-Comstor boosts its cloud capabilities with the acquisition of London-based AWS cloud consultancy Rebura, enhancing its services to partners.
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UK firms unprepared for 2025 Public Switched Telephone Network shutdown
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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business continuity
Many UK businesses risk disruption, potentially unprepared for the 2025 switch-off of the Public Switched Telephone Network, despite the urgent need for migration to digital services.
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Linnworks & Virtualstock announce eCommerce automation partnership
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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it automation
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ecommerce
In new partnership, leading inventory solutions provider Linnworks pairs with Europe's top marketplace software platform, Virtualstock, to enhance visibility and automation in e-commerce channels.
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Bridewell collaborates with Microsoft on Security Copilot development
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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UK cybersecurity firm, Bridewell, is teaming up with Microsoft to refine their Security Copilot product, leveraging AI technology to enhance cyber defence capabilities.
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Kingsfield marks record year with major framework wins & awards
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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cloud services
Kingsfield tech firm celebrates a record 2023, with three significant framework wins worth over £13bn, six workforce additions, and a triplet of prestigious awards.
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Egress report highlights rising concern over phishing threats
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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phishing
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email security
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Egress' Email Security Risk Report reveals that 94% of organisations have fallen victim to phishing attempts, demonstrating an alarming escalation in cyber threats.