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LRN unveils Catalyst Reveal tool for ethics compliance
Risk & Compliance

LRN unveils Catalyst Reveal tool for ethics compliance

LRN has announced the global relaunch of its Catalyst Reveal solution in March 2025, featuring enhanced data management tools for compliance professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind
Digital Transformation

AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind

A new report from WalkMe reveals that while AI investments in enterprises are set to surge by 64% to USD $23 million, workforce readiness lags far behind.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention
Risk & Compliance

Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention

Trend Micro has launched Trend Cybertron, a novel AI-driven cybersecurity model designed to enhance threat prediction and prevention using vast global data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”
Partner Programmes

The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”

As AI becomes essential in legal practices, clients now demand to know not if law firms use it, but how effectively they do so.

By Jamie Ng • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Ransomware

Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences

A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Microsoft & Snowflake expand partnership with OpenAI
Unified Communications

Microsoft & Snowflake expand partnership with OpenAI

Snowflake has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft, integrating OpenAI's models into its Cortex AI platform, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Extreme Networks to launch AI-driven platform for MSPs
Unified Communications

Extreme Networks to launch AI-driven platform for MSPs

Extreme Networks is launching its Extreme Platform ONE for Managed Service Providers, promising enhanced flexibility and cost efficiency starting 31 March 2025.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Danish agency SparkForce expands into UK with bold goals
Software-as-a-Service

Danish agency SparkForce expands into UK with bold goals

Marketing agency SparkForce has announced plans to enter the UK market, targeting GBP £2.5 million in revenue by 2025 with a focus on revenue-driven strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships
EduTech

ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships

ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
EXA Infrastructure boosts London services with fibre upgrade
Unified Communications

EXA Infrastructure boosts London services with fibre upgrade

EXA Infrastructure is significantly enhancing its fibre connectivity services in London with a GBP £100 million investment at Telehouse South, boosting capacity and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
UK parents warm to relaxed curfews with location apps
Safety

UK parents warm to relaxed curfews with location apps

New research by Life360 reveals that 40% of UK parents might relax teenage curfews with location-sharing technology, enhancing trust and independence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities
Customer Experience

Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities

Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services
Cloud Security

UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services

A Six Degrees report reveals that two-thirds of UK SMEs intend to rely more on managed security services next year, driven by compliance and skills shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Malware

New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing

A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy
Artificial Intelligence

MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy

MongoDB has acquired Voyage AI, enhancing its data retrieval capabilities for AI applications, crucial for sectors like healthcare and finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
AirDroid Business launches innovative Windows patch feature
Storage

AirDroid Business launches innovative Windows patch feature

AirDroid Business has launched a Windows Patch Management feature to streamline IT management, enhance security, and aid regulatory compliance for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Cubic unveils FEnX: innovative AI fare gate system launch
Network Infrastructure

Cubic unveils FEnX: innovative AI fare gate system launch

Cubic Transportation Systems has unveiled FEnX, an advanced fare gate system enhancing revenue protection and accessibility across transit networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Crypto

LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance

Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates
Customer Experience

Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates

Linnworks is unveiling new features on its Connected Commerce Ops platform at the upcoming Linnovation showcase, enhancing support for retailers facing market changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025