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Starburst rolls out AI features for unified data access

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
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data privacy
Starburst unveils new platform features to unify data access and boost enterprise AI projects across hybrid and multi-cloud environments securely.
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Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches

Wed, 21st May 2025
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investment
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entrepreneurship
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job moves
ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.
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Vistar & Spotzi team up to streamline cross-border OOH ads

Wed, 21st May 2025
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adtech
Vistar Media partners with Spotzi to offer a unified platform for global out-of-home ad campaigns, streamlining audience targeting across multiple markets.
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Data Centre Marketing Club aims to boost industry branding

Mon, 19th May 2025
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partner programmes
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pwc
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branding
The Data Centre Marketing Club launches to unite PR and marketing pros, aiming to boost the sector's image and innovation through collaboration and events.
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Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks

Fri, 16th May 2025
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data protection
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supply chain
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genai
The CMORG AI Taskforce, with City of London and UK Finance, publishes new AI Baseline Guidance to help financial firms manage generative AI risks across operations and compliance.
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Report finds legacy tech & budgets hinder UK public sector AI

Fri, 16th May 2025
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A report finds UK public sector hampered by legacy tech and budget limits, delaying AI adoption and digital transformation despite rising citizen expectations.
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Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering for data management

Thu, 15th May 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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Informatica unveils AI Agent Engineering and CLAIRE Agents to enhance trusted data management and AI orchestration across major cloud platforms.
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AI startups lead in Viva Technology list of Europe's top 100

Thu, 15th May 2025
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fintech
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blockchain
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supply chain
Viva Technology ranks Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025, spotlighting 15 AI firms among emerging innovators across 22 sectors and 13 countries.
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Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats

Wed, 14th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.
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NICE & AWS join forces to deliver AI-powered customer service

Wed, 14th May 2025
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NICE and AWS have teamed up to offer NICE's CXone Mpower AI on AWS Marketplace, enhancing AI-driven customer service with unified, scalable cloud solutions.
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AMD launches EPYC 4005 Series for entry-level server market

Wed, 14th May 2025
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lenovo
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amd
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AMD launches EPYC 4005 Series processors for entry-level servers, targeting small businesses with affordable, high-performance CPUs built on Zen 5 architecture.
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Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals

Tue, 13th May 2025
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uc
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collaboration
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it professionals
New research reveals 82% of UK IT and telecoms professionals find team building boosts collaboration, with 52% experiencing lasting benefits.
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WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

Tue, 13th May 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.
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TheFork launches new tools to boost UK restaurants for summer

Tue, 13th May 2025
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digital engagement
TheFork unveils new tools in TheFork Manager to boost UK restaurant bookings, reduce no-shows, and enhance guest experience ahead of the busy summer season.
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Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware

Mon, 12th May 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.
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DXC introduces new service to speed SAP migration to Microsoft Azure

Mon, 12th May 2025
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private cloud
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migration
DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a managed service to accelerate SAP IT modernisation using Azure and flexible pricing models.
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DXC launches solution with SAP & Microsoft to boost AI use

Fri, 9th May 2025
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partner programmes
DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a unified solution offering flexible pricing to modernise SAP systems using AI and cloud services.
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IoT Security Foundation launches new group for device identity

Thu, 8th May 2025
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paas
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manufacturing
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iot security
The IoT Security Foundation has launched a Device Identities Working Group to boost IoT security by developing trusted device identities across the supply chain.
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Hyundai Motor rolls out HCloud platform for 10 million users

Thu, 8th May 2025
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cx
Hyundai Motor Group uses Equinix data centres worldwide for its HCloud platform, boosting connected car services for over 10 million subscribers with lower latency.
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Zensar Technologies appointed to modernise Post Office digital services

Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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Zensar Technologies will spearhead the Post Office's two-year digital modernisation, enhancing user-friendly services and replacing legacy systems across the UK.