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Unlocking the potential of AI for good in smart cities
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AI for Good is key to transforming urban environments into Smart Cities by enhancing public safety, optimising traffic, and improving citizen satisfaction, states SenSen’s new white paper.
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August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 88 vulnerabilities, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for 10 of them.
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Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.
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How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
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edutech
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data protection
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it training
With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.
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Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X
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intel
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AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe’s notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.
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NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
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encryption
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quantum computing
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NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.
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Thrive Learning promotes Cassie Gasson to Co-CEO role
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cartech
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vodafone
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branding
Thrive Learning names Cassie Gasson as Co-CEO alongside founder Sean Reddington, marking a notable shift in leadership for the flourishing learning tech firm.
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What procurement can teach us about GenAI
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document management
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ecm
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martech
As Generative AI (GenAI) struggles to prove business value, procurement emerges as a surprising leader in demonstrating its true potential by enhancing user experiences.
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Dell Technologies & Nutanix unveil new cloud solutions
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Dell Technologies and Nutanix have unveiled two new cloud solutions, Dell XC Plus and Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform, to enhance flexibility and control.
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Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.
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Dell and Nutanix unveil new hybrid cloud solutions
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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Dell Technologies and Nutanix have launched Dell XC Plus, a new hybrid cloud solution, aiming to streamline management and enhance performance with AI and machine learning.
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Pure Storage joins Ultra Ethernet Consortium for AI & HPC push
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storage
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hpc
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Pure Storage joins the Ultra Ethernet Consortium to develop advanced AI and HPC networking solutions, enhancing Ethernet technology for enterprise use.
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Microsoft addresses 88 CVEs in this month's Patch Tuesday
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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security vulnerabilities
Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.
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Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services
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cloud security
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hyperscale
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application security
Aqua Security's researchers found critical flaws in six major AWS services, risking RCE, full-service takeovers, data breaches, and more.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions
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hyperscale
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks unveils its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to protect against emerging AI threats and ensure safe AI integration in businesses.
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EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes
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power / energy
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data centre software
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grid
Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe’s data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.
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Keepit triumphs at 2024 Cloud SaaS Awards with top accolade
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data protection
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saas
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Keepit wins Best Use of SaaS in a Cloud Ecosystem at the 2024 Cloud SaaS Awards, further solidifying its status with recognitions in other security categories.
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Purple Transform wins Innovate UK funding for AI rail safety
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data analytics
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safety
Purple Transform secures Innovate UK funding to develop an AI platform designed to reduce incidents at level crossings and enhance rail safety.
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Object First reports 600% growth in Q2 2024 bookings
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Object First reported a 600% spike in Q2 2024 bookings, driven by demand for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliances designed for Veeam.
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KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.