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Volopa and Yapily unite for seamless Open Banking finance experience
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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api
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expense management
Volopa partners with Open Banking API provider, Yapily, aiming to simplify the payment process for finance teams through seamless connectivity using innovative open banking technology.
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New research uncovers influences on talent in 'AI age'
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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work-life balance
New research by Handshake reveals shifting dynamics in early talent attraction, with 55% deterred by negative company reviews and 48% drawn to roles incorporating AI tools.
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Bristol's Symmetry targets growth in 2024 through machine learning
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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housing
Symmetry, a Bristol-based cloud accounting software provider, plans to accelerate growth in 2024 by targeting new business sectors and expanding its use of machine learning.
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RM Technology unveils NX-Generation IT services for UK schools
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hp
RM Technology launches NX-Generation Services, an AI-enabled, holistic IT portfolio for UK schools, aimed at improving tech proficiency, digital safety, and combating cybersecurity threats.
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Rivero secures $7 million to boost Europe-wide fintech growth
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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saas
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fintech
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investment
Swiss fintech firm Rivero has raised $7m in a Series A funding round to expand its Europe-wide presence.
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BSI to steer global committee for quantum technology standards
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The British Standards Institution will lead a first-of-its-kind international committee aimed at setting standards for quantum technologies, framing UK's intent to become a global quantum tech pioneer by 2033.
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Harness fortifies CD capabilities with Armory acquisition
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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storage
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devops
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physical security
Harness has boosted its continuous deployment capabilities by acquiring key intellectual property and technology from Armory, aiming to streamline the developer experience.
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Top six recommendations for remaining robust and resilient in 2024
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Facing increasing cybersecurity threats, experts insist on switching from passwords to phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication amidst the rise of AI-driven phishing attempts in 2023.
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Victoria's Secret partners with Google Cloud to boost retail with AI
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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public cloud
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cx
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martech
Victoria's Secret and Co. has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud, utilising AI technologies to enhance its online customer experience and accelerate core business functions.
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Microsoft unveils Copilot Pro & expands AI services to more businesses worldwide
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ai agents
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microsoft
Copilot is being extended to new businesses of different sizes in the software giants attempts to make AI commonplace.
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Optimism for future growth surges among business leaders, report reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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cx
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hybrid & remote work
Embracing a Brighter Future: Investment Priorities for 2024 report reveals a surge in optimism among global business leaders, driven by promising AI technologies and digital transformation, despite macroeconomic challenges.
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AI: The focus of Intel and its partners at CES 24 Intel Client Open House
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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Intel, its partners and rivals are all investing in AI technology that will change the way we work, play and get around, likely sooner rather than later.
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Logicalis unveils upgraded Digital Fabric Platform for CIOs
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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cloud services
Logicalis has launched an upgraded version of its Digital Fabric Platform, providing CIOs with deeper insight and recommendations to optimise their digital ecosystems using artificial intelligence.
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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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productivity
Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
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Ransomware attacks reach record high in 2023, Cyberint report reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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law enforcement
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oem
Ransomware attacks increased 55.5% in 2023, hitting a record 4,368 victims around the world, as cyber-criminals adapted to law enforcement tactics, says Cyberint's report.
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UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ecommerce
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microsoft
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google
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
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FranConnect introduces Analytics platform & revamped Royalty Manager
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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transparency
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benchmarking
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finance
FranConnect unveils FranConnect Analytics, a real-time data platform, and revamps its Royalty Manager app to assist franchise and multi-location businesses in their operational and financial management.
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Exclusive: Why OutSystems says 2023 was the year of Gen AI
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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apm
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low-code
OutSystems' Paul Arthur discusses how Gen AI is reshaping app development in 2023, offering innovative solutions for businesses.
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Why 2024 will be the year of scaling security efficiencies
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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data protection
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breach prevention
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aiops
security innovations have the potential to keep pace with the expanding attack surface and enable SecOps and IT to work together and successfully secure the enterprise.
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The 2023 ransomware stats: A look back to plan ahead
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
What can the 2023 ransomware stats tell us about the year that was, and how can we use them to plan for the year ahead?.