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Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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clean technologies
Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.
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Most firms overestimate data resilience, risking USD $400 billion

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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Veeam unveils the Data Resilience Maturity Model to help organisations assess and enhance data resilience amid rising IT downtime costs.
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Sitecore & Microsoft launch AI lab to boost marketers' strategy

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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Sitecore, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched an AI Innovation Lab to help marketers rapidly develop AI solutions using Azure and OpenAI Services.
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Organisations face risk with open-source AI & cloud use

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
Tenable's latest report warns that organisations risk cybersecurity breaches as they rapidly adopt open-source AI tools and cloud services without adequate security measures.
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AI-powered code checker launched to tackle security flaws

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Symbiotic Security launches version 1 of its AI-powered code checker assistant, spotting and fixing security flaws in real-time within developers' IDEs.
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DoiT unveils CloudFlow, AI FinOps tool for cloud control

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
DoiT has launched CloudFlow, an AI-powered no-code platform to automate FinOps across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Kubernetes, boosting efficiency and control.
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Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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iam
Nerdio unveils Manager for MSP 6.0, a unified platform boosting automation and security for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop management.
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Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
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Ulster University partners with Explorance to improve feedback

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Ulster University will implement Explorance Blue and MLY to enhance student feedback analysis, aiming to boost engagement and improve learning quality.
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AI forum at Warwick explores future of higher education

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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genai
The University of Warwick hosted Microsoft and Russell Group leaders to discuss embedding AI in higher education, focusing on collaboration, ethics, and future skills.
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Forrester names Dynatrace top in AIOps platforms for 2025

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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aiops
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ai
Forrester has highlighted Dynatrace as a leader in AIOps, recognising its Davis AI engine for exceptional root cause analysis and automated remediation features.
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The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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world password day
As World Password Day approaches, experts stress the vital need for robust passwords and physical access controls to secure both digital and physical assets.
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AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.
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Zscaler report urges shift from VPNs to Zero Trust

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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vpns
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ransomware
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cloud security
Zscaler's 2025 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals soaring VPN usage in Australia but warns of heightened security risks, urging a shift to Zero Trust architectures.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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payment technologies
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mastercard
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cable
Ecommpay has been named a finalist in the ICA Compliance Awards Europe 2025 for its innovative Risk Control Management System developed with Cable.
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Netskope unveils One DLP On Demand for comprehensive safety

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Netskope has unveiled its new Netskope One DLP On Demand to enhance data protection across environments, integrating extensive tools for customers.
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Google Cloud unveils AI-focused updates to Kubernetes Engine

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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spotify
Google Cloud has launched significant updates to its Kubernetes Engine, enhancing capabilities for managing large-scale AI workloads and improving resource efficiency.
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International code targets responsible cyber intrusion use

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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Seventeen countries, including the UK, France, Japan, and Italy, have adopted a new Code of Practice to regulate commercial cyber intrusion capabilities responsibly.
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Google Cloud unveils AI tools to simplify app lifecycle

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google has unveiled new AI capabilities on its Cloud Platform aimed at simplifying the application lifecycle for developers and operators, enhancing productivity.
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Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ethics
A recent report by LRN reveals that financial services firms are grappling with ethics and compliance, highlighting a troubling gap in decision-making across leadership levels.