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Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software for $875m

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software Group for $875 million, enhancing its AI-powered collaboration services. Deal to close by 30 Nov 2024.
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Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Nearly one-third of the world's largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.
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CVC acquires significant stake in global software firm Epicor

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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CD&R and CVC will co-own Epicor, a leader in enterprise SaaS, under a new agreement enhancing SaaS migration and global expansion; financial terms undisclosed.
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UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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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 hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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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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Barclays partners with Microsoft to enhance digital security

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Barclays is teaming up with Microsoft to boost its security systems, leveraging AI to enhance detection and protection, securing trust in their digital framework.
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Quality Engineering Forum unveils new charter to fix tech fails

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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The Quality Engineering Forum has launched the first Quality Engineering Charter, aiming to mitigate tech failure risks and enhance reliability.
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High-street stores' software failures: A wake-up call for retail

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Repeated software failures at major UK retailers, resulting in delivery hiccups and incorrect payments, highlight an urgent need for improved system maintenance and quality assurance.
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Barclays report warns of AI blind spots in buoyant investment climate

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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A new Barclays report warns of potential blind spots in the buoyant AI investment landscape, stressing the need to balance optimism with readiness to tackle emerging challenges until 2025.
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Zally bolsters leadership team ahead of anticipated Beta launch

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Manchester's Zally boosts leadership team with ex-Barclays' Paul Wilshaw and former MiQ CTO, Prabhu Prakash Ganesh, as it gears up for beta launch and ambitious drive into continuous authentication.
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eFlow Global reveals expansion plans to strengthen US presence

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Regtech firm eFlow Global announces plans for international expansion, strengthening its position in the US and increasing its already significant client base by 57% in the past year.
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Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.
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DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.
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Rocket Software to acquire OpenText's AMC for $2.27B by Q2 2024

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Global tech giant Rocket Software plans to purchase OpenText's AMC for $2.27bn in Q2 2024, boosting its hybrid cloud capabilities.
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Encompass Corporation named on the esteemed RiskTech100 list for the first time

Sat, 28th Oct 2023
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Encompass Corporation earns a spot on the prestigious RiskTech100 list by Chartis Research, reflecting its industry impact.
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Hands-on Review: EA Sports FC 24

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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EA Sports announced it would be continuing its popular football franchise under a new title, and it feels strange to say that 'EA Sports FC 24' is finally here.
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Core to Cloud appoints New Head of Cyber Security

Mon, 19th Jun 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Core to Cloud has appointed Laurence Bentley as its new Head of Cyber Security as part of a strategic transition to MSP.
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Becky Pinkard to be inducted into Infosecurity Europe's Hall of Fame 

Fri, 19th May 2023
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Diversity advocate and renowned practitioner Becky Pinkard, will be inaugurated into Infosecurity Europe's esteemed Hall of Fame. .
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The sun is setting on 3G and the dawn of 5G is looming

Fri, 27th Jan 2023
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With 3G being phased out across the UK, businesses need to be prepared to reap the rewards presented by the fifth generation of mobile connectivity.
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QBE Insurance Group appoints Christopher Bannocks as group chief data officer

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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QBE, the global insurer, appoints Christopher Bannocks as Group Chief Data Officer to define and implement company's data strategy and agenda.