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Nasuni secures USD $1.2 billion investment led by Vista Equity
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Nasuni secures majority investment led by Vista Equity Partners, valued at approximately USD $1.2 billion, to boost growth and innovation in the hybrid cloud market.
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Raiffeisen Bank partners with Fivetran for data transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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martech
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digital transformation
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cdp
Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Insights from AI Appreciation Day highlight industry impacts
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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supply chain systems
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ai
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cybersecurity
On AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders highlight AI's transforming role across sectors from cybersecurity to logistics, urging ethical and innovative practices.
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UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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hsbc
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credit suisse
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evident
UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.
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UK businesses embrace Gen AI in procurement for efficiency gains
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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Almost 25% of UK firms have adopted Generative AI in procurement, cutting manual tasks by 44%, reveals Ivalua research. Future efficiency gains are projected.
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UK businesses hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ai security
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hsbc
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financial institutions
A Darktrace report reveals that 71% of UK businesses have faced AI-powered cyber threats, with 95% feeling unprepared. Firms like Barclays and HSBC are at risk.
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Coveo report: UK shoppers demand better digital experiences
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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search
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online shopping
UK shoppers demand superior digital experiences, says Coveo's CX Industry Report. Highlighting desires for AI-powered personalization, better search results, and data transparency.
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UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
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Nuix appoints Aidan Troy as UK Vice President of Sales
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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vodafone
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nuix
Nuix names Aidan Troy as VP of Sales for the UK, leveraging his 28 years in IT from key roles at Palantir and IBM to drive significant revenue growth.
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Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.
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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cx
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hcm
Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.
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Enzoic launches global partner program to combat cyber threats
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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physical security
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Enzoic introduces a Global Partner Program to combat compromised credentials, identity theft, and payment card fraud, offering threat intelligence solutions and Dark Web monitoring.
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Research highlights customer discontent after Broadcom-VMware deal
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cx
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Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to increased costs and operational hurdles for nearly 70% of users, pushing many to consider alternative cloud providers.
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IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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airlines
IFS acquires EmpowerMX, enhancing AI-driven aviation MRO solutions for major airlines. This merger promises bolstered capabilities, innovation, and industry leadership.
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MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.
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eflow Global upgrades TZEC to combat market abuse with AI
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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uc
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eflow Global's TZEC upgrade leverages AI to enhance eComms surveillance, aiming to curb market abuse and meet strict regulatory demands amid rising fines.
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HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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HID's 2024 report reveals five key trends shaping access control, including mobile IDs and AI adoption. The market in Australia is set for over 8% growth.
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR system
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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rpa
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ai security
CrowdStrike has launched its Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR system, expanding detection and response beyond endpoints to integrate third-party SIEM data and AI, promising rapid breach interventions.
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Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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westpac
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nz
Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.
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Wolters Kluwer launches tax & financial reporting software
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data management
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data governance
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data collection
Wolters Kluwer has unveiled CCH Tagetik Tax Provision and Reporting, an advanced software to streamline tax and financial reporting for multinational companies.