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Civo acquires GitOps platform Kubefirst in strategic cloud move
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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open source
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software development
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civo
London's Civo acquires GitOps powered platform Kubefirst in a strategic move to further simplify cloud computing, while ensuring Kubefirst's open-source software version stays intact.
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Payhawk to boost London workforce by 44% following revenue spike
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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data protection
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fintech
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financial systems
UK fintech company Payhawk aims to expand its London team by 44% following a successful year and the acquisition of its UK EMI Licence.
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IWD 2024: Forging the path – The inspirational stories of women codebreakers
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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dei
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
In celebration of IWD 2024, we share compelling tales of unsung female codebreakers of WWII, laying the groundwork for today's women in cybersecurity.
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Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ai
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leadership
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london
The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.
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Gallagher Security wins top OSPA award for second year running
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Warwick-based Gallagher Security has won the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer Award for the second year at the 2024 OSPAs, recognised for its innovative approach to global security solutions.
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BlueVoyant expands Supply Chain Defence with AI risk monitoring solution
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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csr
London-based BlueVoyant expands its supply chain defence capabilities with a new AI-driven Business Risk Monitoring solution, broadening beyond just cyber risk management.
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IPI becomes first UK Avaya partner with cloud specialisation accreditation
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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dr
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data analytics
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digital transformation
IPI, a London-based tech firm, becomes the first UK partner to receive Avaya's cloud specialisation accreditation, places the tech firm in a unique position to assist businesses transitioning to Avaya's cloud-based platform.
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Exclusive: How Orbus is creating the path to digital transformation
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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ai
London-based Orbus is redefining the global digital landscape, with CEO Gareth Burton leading the company's mission to help businesses navigate complex digital transformations.
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Lotame unveils 'Collaborate' to boost data collaboration as cookies decline
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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london
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data portability
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data exchange
Lotame announces new tool from London designed to aid digital marketers' data collaboration efforts as third-party cookies are phased out, while also bolstering data privacy compliance.
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EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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ai
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london
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cloud services
European Parliament's core groups ratified a landmark AI Act, potentially forming the world's first legislation on artificial intelligence technology usage, ahead of April's vote.
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Rimini Street's annual charity grant programme comes to London
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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grants
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public sector
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charity
Rimini Street selects London, UK, as the next beneficiary of its yearly philanthropic programme, the RMNI Love Charitable Grant Programme, bringing £50,000 worth of grants to local charities in 2024.
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VeUP appoints Cheryl Powell as new Head of HR amid ambitious growth
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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martech
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cx
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london
VeUP appoints Cheryl Powell as its new Head of HR to bolster the tech consultancy's leadership team amidst its creative growth, investing and rising industry acclaim.
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BlackLine hires Sumit Johar as new global Chief Information Officer
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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saas
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data analytics
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it automation
Digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, appoints tech industry veteran Sumit Johar as new Chief Information Officer, leveraging his SaaS acumen and AI knowledge.
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Touchable Earth wins at Kids Judge Bett 2024 event
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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ai
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edtech
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london
Touchable Earth, an Auckland-based company, earns top honours from Kids Judge Bett at world's largest EdTech event, Bett UK, for promoting global citizenship and geography in a unique app format.
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Australian AI startup Marqo secures $12.5m in funding
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ai
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ml
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san francisco
Marqo secures $12.5m in Series A funding to further the adoption of its pioneering vector search platform and accelerate commercial growth.
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NTT plans data centre campus in Paris amidst global expansion
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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power / energy
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frankfurt
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renewable energy
NTT announces construction of its first data centre campus in Paris, rounding off its presence in Europe's top data market hubs as part of a $10bn expansion.
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Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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fintech
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blockchain
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dei
Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.
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Henry Dannell & Windmill Ventures partner to revolutionise high-value lending
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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london
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venture capital
London's Henry Dannell and Windmill Ventures join forces to launch a tech platform that will revolutionise high-value lending for HNW and UHNW individuals by March 2024.
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Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Contact centre specialist, IPI, has appointed seasoned industry professional Steve Winningham as its non-exec chairman to facilitate its future growth following an investment by Ethos Partners.
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Sean Muirhead named Chief Product Officer at Logpoint
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Cybersecurity veteran, Sean Muirhead, joins London-based powerbrand, Logpoint, as CPO, bringing his broad industry and product development expertise to strengthen Logpoint's product strategy and market initiatives.