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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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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.
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How CISOs’ roles – and security operations – will change in 2024
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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soc
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
There will be an immediate need for greater focus on compliance packs by CISOs, not just this year but over the next couple of years.
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Top 10 trends for data centre facility in 2024 revealed
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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uptime institute
Huawei forecasts a shift towards prioritising safety and reliability over cost and efficiency in data centres.
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AI & remote working could redefine business in 2024
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
AI and remote working are set to redefine business operations in 2024, with the rise of employee influence in tech choices.
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Global IT spending to hit $5 trillion in 2024 - Gartner
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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iot
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blockchain
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genai
Global IT spending is forecasted to rise by 6.8% in 2024, reaching a $5 trillion value, driven by traditional engines of profitability and labour.
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High street revival: Pop-up stores surge as shopping habits shift
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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online shopping
UK's high street experiences an unexpected bounce back as experiential stores and pop-up shops gain momentum, with net store closures at their lowest since 2017.
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HCLTech named fastest-growing among top 10 global IT firms
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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formula one
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world economic forum
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it services
Recognised at the World Economic Forum 2023, India's HCLTech emerges as the fastest-growing brand among global top 10 IT firms, increasing its brand value by 7% to $6.537bn.
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NTT DATA named Global Top Employer for 2024
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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top employers institute
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asia pacific
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learning
Renowned IT provider, NTT DATA, has been recognised as a Global Top Employer for 2024, excelling in talent acquisition, career growth, and diversity across 29 countries.
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LiveRamp acquires data clean room provider Habu for USD $200 million
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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data privacy
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shareholders
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global expansion
LiveRamp has purchased leading data clean room provider Habu in a USD $200 million deal, aiming to boost its global data collaboration capabilities and offer clients enhanced cross-cloud services.
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Alioth partners with Alibaba.com to boost European SMEs' global reach
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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saas
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power / energy
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renewable energy
London-based consultancy, Alioth, has partnered with Alibaba.com to expand small and medium-sized European businesses' global footprints, leveraging online B2B marketplaces.
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Corsair unveils A115, their most efficient air cooler yet
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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intel
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amd
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customer service
Corsair introduces the A115, its most advanced air cooler yet, designed to combat high temperatures from the latest Intel and AMD CPUs with its efficient design and superior thermal transfer.
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Qlik acquires Kyndi's technology to boost AI data analytics
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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physical security
Data analytics giant, Qlik, acquires technology and IP from Kyndi, an AI specialist, to boost its capabilities in handling unstructured data and enhance its AI-driven business insights.
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Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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cryptocurrency
The rise in Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) cyber crimes indicates growing threats to social media accounts and cryptocurrency safety, including high-profile breaches.
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Business leaders feeling unprepared for AI transformation, report finds
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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disruption
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leadership
A study by management consultancy, Kearney, and leadership advisory firm, Ergon Zehnder, indicates that 73% of global business leaders feel ill-prepared for AI disruption.
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5G technologies set to propel IoT connections to 5.4 billion by 2030
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
Omdia's new research forecasts cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections hitting 5.4 billion by 2030, marking a pivotal growth for 5G technologies, particularly in China.
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Fortra unveils 2024 cybersecurity landscape report
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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malware
Fortra's 2024 State of Cybersecurity Survey signals phishing, malware, and accidental data loss as imminent security threats.
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French steel giant enhances operations with Getac's rugged devices
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cartech
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power / energy
ArcelorMittal France has leveraged Getac's robust computing solutions, including rugged tablets, to enhance maintenance and production operations since 2020, improving productivity and efficiency.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins 2024 IoT Breakthrough award in health sector
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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iot
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise awarded the 2024 Health and Wellness prize by IoT Breakthrough for its innovative IoT solution, OmniAccess Stellar Asset Tracking, aiding in healthcare efficiency.
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Swimlane boosts security operations with Canvas and Hero AI innovations
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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apm
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it automation
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low-code
Swimlane has bolstered its Turbine security automation platform with the introduction of Canvas and Hero AI, aiming to enhance integration and reduce resource usage for security teams.