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Lenovo names Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, forms tech group
Yesterday
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Lenovo names Dr. Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, succeeding Dr. Yong Rui, who will head the new Emerging Technology Group to drive AI and innovation forward.
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CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment
Yesterday
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An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.
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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime
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digital transformation
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Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Pulsant reveals client-driven redesign of Croydon data centre
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Pulsant has revamped its Croydon data centre, the first in a series of nationwide refurbishments, enhancing client experience and on-site efficiency.
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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
2 days ago
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.
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BlackFog announces new leadership to drive growth & innovation
2 days ago
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data protection
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cybersecurity
BlackFog strengthens leadership with Brenda Robb as President, John Sarantakes as CRO, and Mark Griffith as VP of Strategic Sales to drive growth amid rising ransomware threats.
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Most Oracle Java users migrate to alternatives, says survey
2 days ago
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licensing
Being written now.
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TeamViewer leads connected worker platforms with AR solutions
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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ar, vr & metaverse
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TeamViewer dominates the AR-connected worker platform space, topping the PAC Innovation Radar 2024, showcasing robust strategies and industry partnerships.
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OpenAI tests new SearchGPT merging AI & real-time web data
2 days ago
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OpenAI is trialling SearchGPT, a new AI that merges real-time web data with its models to offer users timely and sourced answers, enhancing search experiences.
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Veeam & Splunk enhance backup security with new integration
2 days ago
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Veeam Software launches a new extension for Splunk, offering Data Platform users free tools to enhance the security and monitoring of their backup infrastructure.
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Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview for enhanced data integration
2 days ago
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview to enhance data integration, governance, and accessibility, aiming to turn fragmented data into strategic assets for businesses.
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STRYDE highlights a growing global influence of seismic data processing
2 days ago
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STRYDE has secured 11 new seismic data processing contracts across diverse sectors and six countries since July 2023, indicating a growing influence.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection with new security features
2 days ago
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Appdome has bolstered its Geo-Fraud Detection service with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo Desync Attack Detection to better protect mobile apps from location-based fraud.
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ShipEngine partners with what3words to boost delivery precision
2 days ago
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ShipEngine partners with what3words to enhance delivery accuracy in the UK, integrating precise location technology into its API to boost e-commerce efficiency.
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Vertiv expands Liebert GXE UPS lineup with 1-3kVA models
2 days ago
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Vertiv broadens its Liebert GXE UPS range with new 1-3kVA models, aimed at enhancing power protection for critical network edge applications worldwide.
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IPI launches ElasticCX Service Recovery for contact centres
2 days ago
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
IPI unveils ElasticCX Service Recovery, a cloud-based solution aimed at enhancing Contact Centre resilience against IT outages, security breaches, and planned upgrades.
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Alibaba Cloud & OBS launch OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Paris 2024 Games
2 days ago
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Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services unveil OBS Cloud 3.0 for Paris 2024, enabling AI-driven live cloud broadcasting for the first time in Olympic history.
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Three ways CISOs can use Microsoft Copilot for security to strengthen defences
3 days ago
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As the cybersecurity landscape intensifies, Microsoft Copilot for Security emerges as a CISO ally by enhancing incident reporting, threat prevention, and team upskilling.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils new AI-ready infrastructure & services
3 days ago
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storage
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Hitachi Vantara's new Hitachi iQ portfolio, featuring AI-ready infrastructure and solutions, is now available worldwide.
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Grant O'Hara appointed Head of Commercial Development at One Nexus
3 days ago
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One Nexus Group names Grant O'Hara as new Head of Commercial Development. With nearly 40 years in the automotive industry, O'Hara aims to drive growth and enhance the company's profile.