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NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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NTT DATA plans to acquire Niveus Solutions, boosting its Google Cloud capabilities with an additional 1,000 experts to enhance AI and data engineering services.
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Console Connect expands data platform to New Zealand

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Console Connect has launched its platform for data movement in New Zealand, enabling secure access to public clouds from seven Auckland data centres.
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Splunk launches enterprise offerings on Microsoft Azure

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Splunk launches its enterprise security and observability solutions on Microsoft Azure, targeting customers in the Asia Pacific to enhance cloud management.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise releases cybersecurity updates for OXE Purple

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise reveals new cybersecurity features for its OmniPCX Enterprise Purple solution, enhancing compliance with the EU's NIS 2 Directive.
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Titans of Tech - James Saxton of Dayforce

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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James Saxton, VP of Products at Dayforce, is steering innovation and growth in the APJ region, with ambitions to reach USD $2 billion by next year.
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Informatica expands CLAIRE GPT to Europe & Asia Pacific

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Informatica has expanded its GenAI-powered data management assistant, CLAIRE GPT, to Europe and Asia Pacific, enhancing data accessibility and sovereignty.
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SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.
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Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.
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EXL unveils insurance LLM for improved claims accuracy

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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EXL has unveiled its new Insurance LLM, enhancing claims accuracy by 30% for the insurance sector, leveraging NVIDIA partnerships and advanced AI techniques.
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AWS unveils generative AI partner alliance to expand reach

Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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Amazon Web Services has launched the Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance to enhance access to its Generative AI Innovation Centre for global customers.
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Orica advances global payroll with Dayforce platform

Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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Dayforce has completed the second phase of its global payroll system for Orica, benefiting over 12,500 employees across 44 countries.
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Vudoo strengthens global strategy with key appointments

Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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Vudoo enhances its international strategy with key appointments of Ben Buckley to the board and Sarah Lawson Johnston as Managing Director for EMEA.
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Netmore Group acquires Everynet, expands global presence

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Netmore Group has acquired Everynet, boosting its global IoT capabilities and expanding its network to 17 countries with over 2.3 million active devices.
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BlueVoyant report shows decline in supply chain breaches

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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A new study by BlueVoyant reveals 81% of organisations faced supply chain breaches last year, despite advances in third-party risk management efforts.
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CEOs prioritise tech investments to boost hybrid working

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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A recent survey reveals that 95% of CEOs have invested in technology to improve hybrid working, with ongoing plans to enhance employee experiences.
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Energy-efficient technologies boost PMIC market growth

Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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The PMIC market is surging, driven by rising demand for energy efficiency in electronics, electric vehicles, and the expansion of 5G and IoT technologies.
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Nick Hoar joins Volution as Senior Partner for APAC expansion

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Nick Hoar joins Volution as Senior Partner, bringing over 30 years of asset management experience to bolster the firm's global expansion efforts.
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GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Cybersecurity tops risks for TMT sectors in 2024 report

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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A new WTW report reveals that 51% of media and telecoms firms cite cybersecurity as a top concern, amid rising AI-related threats and regulatory pressures.