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CI&T honoured in 2024 Gartner Peer Insights for software services
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digital transformation
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martech
CI&T has been lauded in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Custom Software Development Services, achieving a 4.8/5 rating and 100% recommendation rate.
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Quod Orbis & YASH Technologies partner on cybersecurity boost
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Quod Orbis teams up with YASH Technologies to merge their CCM platform with YASH’s IT solutions, aiming at enhanced cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management for businesses worldwide.
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iManage reports strong growth, new deals & AI integration
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ai
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productivity
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collaboration
iManage reports a stellar year with 142 new customers including Linklaters, opening two data centres, and introducing AI-powered features and Microsoft integration.
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DigiCert announces lineup for World Quantum Readiness Day
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quantum computing
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software development
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ibm
DigiCert announces an illustrious speaker lineup and awards for the first World Quantum Readiness Day, a virtual event on 26 September to equip organisations for the quantum era.
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Nexthink study: BSOD affects 1 in 200 devices daily
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personal computing devices
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hardware
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peripherals
Nexthink's analysis reveals that 1 in 200 devices suffers a daily blue screen of death (BSOD) issue, with nearly half of these crashes being preventable.
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Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs
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entrepreneur
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us
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startup ecosystem
New data from Venture Planner reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software companies, and farms as top choices for budding entrepreneurs globally, with the UK leading in startup activity.
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IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire
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power / energy
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cleantech
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public sector
Climate tech firm IES unveils a digital twin model for Stirling and Clackmannanshire, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 98% by 2045 via an innovative energy masterplan.
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UK retailers face rising returns fraud amid economic strain
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cx
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martech
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policy abuse
UK retailers report a sharp rise in returns fraud, with 91% affected over the past year, as financial pressures drive shoppers to exploit return policies.
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Amplitude named Leader in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions
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devops
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apm
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data privacy
Amplitude earns top spot in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions, excelling in 11 criteria including advanced experimentation and pricing.
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Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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headphones
UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.
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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.
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Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security
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mdm
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Beyond Identity's RealityCheck enhances Zoom security, combating AI deception and deepfakes with robust identity and device verification, ensuring safe digital interactions.
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AI revolution transforming UK SMEs' finance operations
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ai
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report
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trust
AI adoption is rapidly transforming finance operations in UK SMEs, with 44% planning to integrate AI into their accounting functions.
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Fortinet acquires Next DLP to enhance data protection capabilities
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firewalls
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saas
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data protection
Fortinet boosts its enterprise data protection portfolio by acquiring Next DLP, enhancing its DLP capabilities across SASE and endpoint deployments.
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STACK Infrastructure raises USD $840,000 for Coast Guard charity
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hyperscale
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colocation
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apac
STACK Infrastructure raised USD $840,000 during its annual Heroes of the Sea event in Astoria, Oregon, boosting lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million.
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Advent International to acquire majority stake in SYSPRO
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supply chain systems
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syspro
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united states
Advent International to acquire majority stake in software provider SYSPRO, aiming to boost innovation and growth across key markets in the US and UK.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
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ddos
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hackers have attacked Paris’s Grand Palais Olympics venue and museums, blocking financial data systems and demanding cryptocurrency ransom, exacerbating security concerns during Paris 2024.
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NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum
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robots
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data science
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economics
NVIDIA teams up with top universities, integrating GPU-accelerated AI into STEM curriculums globally, prepping students with future-ready skills.
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Report reveals rising cloud costs & business dissatisfaction
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ai
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financial systems
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budgeting
Rising cloud costs are causing dissatisfaction, says Civo's new report. Over half of organisations surveyed saw increased expenses, with some smaller businesses facing monthly bills over USD $10,000.
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Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges
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community
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self-harm
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asia expansion
Award-winning platform, SafeWatch, is addressing the mental wellness crisis by connecting users with friends and family, enhancing real-world support.