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A third of Brits face banking tech issues, many may switch
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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london
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banking
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customer satisfaction
A survey reveals a third of Brits faced tech glitches in banking last year, with 30% eyeing bank switches. Roq's Paul Darby stresses tech reliability.
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The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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customer service
Cloud ERP systems promise not just cost savings and efficiency, but also improve employee morale, customer service, and adaptability, offering unexpected benefits beyond traditional ROI measures.
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Intelligent Canvas launched to boost cross-functional teamwork
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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collaboration
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discovery
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miro
Miro has introduced Intelligent Canvas, an AI-integrated platform designed to enhance cross-functional teamwork and accelerate the innovation lifecycle.
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CTERA secures USD $80 million funding from PSG Equity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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storage
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enterprise storage
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gartner
CTERA secures USD $80 million from PSG Equity to boost its edge-accelerated hybrid cloud data management solutions, with a focus on AI capabilities.
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Commercetools launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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martech
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commerce systems
The move is pioneering a cloud-agnostic, cloud-native approach, and boosts integration for on-premises data centres with cloud services.
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SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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infinera
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digital divide
SECOM is modernising its network with Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for homes, schools, and businesses.
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Alveo & Gresham merge to form data automation powerhouse
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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data management
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financial institutions
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london
Alveo merges with Gresham Technologies to form a data automation titan, aimed at revolutionising data management and efficiency for global financial markets.
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Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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airlines
A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
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Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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broadcasting
A global IT outage triggered by Crowdstrike's software has disrupted sectors like aviation, banking, and retail, prompting experts to call for enhanced disaster recovery plans and heightened cybersecurity measures.
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AppScenic launches new AI tools for eCommerce automation
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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martech
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ai
ECommerce platform AppScenic has launched AI tools using OpenAI's API to help retailers optimise product pages, marketing, and SEO, streamlining store management.
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CBSO selects iplicit for enhanced financial management
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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financial management
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arr
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cbso
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) has chosen iplicit's cloud accounting software to enhance its financial operations, streamlining processes for its busy team.
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Could AI be the next manager for the England football team
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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football manager
With Gareth Southgate stepping down, could AI be the next England football manager? Tech experts believe AI’s data-driven insights could revolutionise the game.
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How the Modern CFO can collaborate with IT for better cloud efficiency
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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cfo
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transparency
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cloud services
As the digital landscape evolves, CFOs must increasingly collaborate with IT to manage cloud costs and maximise efficiency, driving strategic ROI.
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Celonis appoints Greg Czajkowski as EVP of engineering
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Celonis names Greg Czajkowski as the new EVP of Engineering, leveraging his expertise from Snowflake and Google to advance its Process Intelligence platform.
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Live Awareness supports superior safety compliance at one of the world’s busiest ports
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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physical security
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surveillance
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ai
SenSen's Live Awareness AI enhances safety and compliance at a leading global port, achieving high detection accuracy despite dynamic work conditions and limited data.
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Exclusive: Nexxen's game-changing TV analytics, AI solutions
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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ai
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apac
Nexxen's Director of Analytics and Solutions believes further growth driven by market trends, such as holistic TV measurement, is on the horizon.
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Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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ipo
Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.
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CyrusOne breaks ground on billion dollar data centre in Germany
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
CyrusOne breaks ground on its EUR €1 billion FRA7 data centre in Frankfurt, aiming for 81MW capacity and sustainability goals.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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outage
The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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ai security
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acronis
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.