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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
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Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Mandiant's 2024 report reveals a rise in financially motivated cyber attacks, with 55% of threat groups seeking profit, while detection remains a major challenge globally.
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Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Taboola names Julia Burton Brown UK Country Manager as it expands beyond native ads with new Realize platform to boost measurable advertising performance.
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Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.
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Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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data analytics
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big data
Tuned Global and Zetaris partner to offer real-time, AI-driven music streaming analytics without data migration, boosting insights and combating fraud.
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Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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document management
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martech
The global shipping industry is urged to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, with only 28% currently utilising the technology, warns Brian Hack.
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New Relic revamps partner programme with AI & incentives

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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New Relic enhances its partner programme with financial incentives, AI training, and new certifications to boost enterprise growth and AI adoption worldwide.
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ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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software development
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software
ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
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Onix launches Wingspan agentic AI to modernise enterprise data

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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Onix launches Wingspan, an agentic AI platform designed to modernise enterprise data and accelerate domain-specific AI adoption, boosting productivity and insights.
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Nutrivend selects Orderwise Cloud to boost online growth

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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supply chain
Nutrivend adopts Forterro's Orderwise Cloud to boost online sales, streamline warehouse management, and enhance stock visibility across its UK sports nutrition network.
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UK company geo publishes bridging spec for energy systems

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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smart home
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Cambridge's geo has unveiled a bridging specification for OpenADR and Matter, enhancing energy system integration for consumers and promoting grid efficiency.
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Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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clean technologies
The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
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Fivetran launches Managed Data Lake Service with Google Cloud

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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Fivetran has launched its Managed Data Lake Service for Google Cloud Storage, enhancing data integration and governance for nearly 4,000 shared customers.
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Orange Cyberdefense appoints Ajay Bhardwaj as UK director

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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Orange Cyberdefense has appointed Ajay Bhardwaj as UK Managing Director to boost market share and customer diversity amid increasing demand for cybersecurity.
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Dynatrace launches early access to Grail on Google Cloud

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Dynatrace has launched early access to its Grail data lakehouse for Google Cloud customers, enhancing real-time insights and operational efficiency.
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CyrusOne appoints James Miller for European site acquisition

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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CyrusOne has appointed James Miller as Senior Director of Site Acquisition for Europe, tasked with enhancing data centre site development across the continent.
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Datadog unveils new tools for better Google Cloud insights

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Datadog has unveiled new observability tools for Google Cloud, enhancing monitoring for BigQuery, Gemini, and Vertex AI to optimise data management.
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Tessell launches database service on Google Cloud platform

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Tessell has launched its fully managed database service on Google Cloud, now available via the Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing cloud adoption for enterprises.
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Portman Partners invests in new data centre recruitment service

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Portman Partners has invested in Flint DC, a new recruitment service aimed at transforming hiring practices in the data centre industry.
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SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.