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EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance
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data quality
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syniti
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data governance
As the EU AI Act takes effect, UK firms must quickly adapt to comply with new regulations, affecting sectors from technology to finance.
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Java community migrates from Oracle due to high costs, survey says
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financial systems
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migration
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open source
A survey by Azul reveals 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating due to high costs, preference for open-source alternatives, and pricing uncertainties.
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Apica's Ascent platform now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
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martech
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cx
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fleet management
Apica's Ascent platform, now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, offers OCI customers enhanced data pipeline control with Apica’s Flow and Lake integrations, bolstered by Powered by Oracle Cloud Expertise.
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Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
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ransomware
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law
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microsoft
Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.
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Google's AI-driven emissions surge prompts sustainability debate
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quantum computing
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power / energy
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ai
Google's carbon emissions have surged nearly 50% due to AI's energy demands, urging industry leaders to seek sustainable solutions like quantum computing.
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Report by Infosys & MIT delves into AI-focused cloud strategies
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data infrastructure
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report
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cloud services
A report by Infosys and MIT Technology Review Insights reveals that companies with advanced cloud systems are planning substantial investments to support AI adoption.
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Octopus Energy sees major efficiency boost with Storyblok CMS
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migration
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ecm
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martech
Octopus Energy adopts Storyblok CMS, slashing developer support requests by two-thirds and enabling website updates in five minutes, enhancing efficiency and collaboration across teams.
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IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to boost AI compliance tools
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martech
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physical security
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risk & compliance
IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to bolster AI-driven marketing compliance, aiming to slash regulatory fines and speed time to market for global brands.
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Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to enhance data insights
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data analytics
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development
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apps
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack toolkit, boosting efficiency in developing data-driven apps with enhanced visual exploration of complex data.
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Businesses aware of AI risks but lack proper controls says study
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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hcm
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
A study by Sapio Research reveals 93% of businesses are aware of AI risks, yet only 46% have formal usage guidelines, exposing gaps in oversight and control.
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AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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ai
AI will augment rather than replace UK and US contact centre agents until at least 2026, per Cavell's latest research, despite industry momentum around automation.
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FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to new regions
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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hong kong
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shipping
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japan
FedEx expands its FedEx International Connect Plus service to new U.S. and European destinations, enhancing cross-border e-commerce solutions for Asia-Pacific e-tailers.
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John Lewis enhances retail media capabilities for brands
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
John Lewis introduces new retail media capabilities with Epsilon, empowering brands to craft adverts on johnlewis.com, enhancing customer engagement and sales.
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AI startup Sybill secures USD $11 million to enhance B2B sales
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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ai
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ai assistant
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arr
AI startup Sybill raises USD $11 million to enhance its AI assistant for B2B sales, automating lead conversion and achieving rapid growth in less than a year.
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Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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data protection
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it training
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ai
More than a third of global enterprises are struggling to attract essential AI and data talent, jeopardising their AI ambitions, an IDC study reveals.
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Extreme Networks & Intel join forces to boost AI in networks
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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ai
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extreme networks
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cloud services
Extreme Networks partners with Intel to boost AI capabilities in networking solutions, aiming to optimise network performance, enhance security, and cut operational costs.
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Celonis launches Platform Apps Program to drive industrial solutions
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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rpa
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oil and gas
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celonis
Celonis launches its Platform Apps Program, introducing domain-specific applications developed with partners to enhance banking, manufacturing, and more.
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Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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robots
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ai
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cleantech
A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.
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Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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devops
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digital entertainment
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apm
Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
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Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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uc
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ai
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microsoft
Sage and Microsoft roll out advanced tools, including instant financial insights and enhanced workflows, to improve operational efficiency for SMBs across Europe.