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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
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Quantexa reports 40% growth in ARR, aims for GBP £80m in 2024
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.
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NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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insurance
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NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP’s 270-strong team.
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Google unveils major AI enhancements at Marketing Live 2024
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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At Google Marketing Live 2024, major AI advancements promised to revolutionise advertising, including optimised Performance Max campaigns, generative AI image tools, and enhanced media transparency.
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UK infrastructure sectors alarmed over rise in AI cyber threats
Fri, 17th May 2024
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endpoint protection
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New research by Bridewell reveals over 75% of UK's key infrastructure organisations are increasingly concerned about AI-powered cybercrime.
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V2 Digital receives AUD $30 million boost from Columbia Capital
Tue, 14th May 2024
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public cloud
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cloud services
Australian tech startup V2 Digital secures AUD$30 million from Columbia Capital to fuel ambitious expansion plans, aiming to dominate the APAC digital consultancy market.
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Nexxen partners with VIDAA to bolster Australian TV advertising
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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digital entertainment
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tv
Nexxen joins forces with VIDAA, offering Australian advertisers unrivalled access to automatic content recognition (ACR) data, enhancing TV audience targeting.
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Armis warns of major cyber-attack risk to 2024 global elections
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Armis predicts nation-states could target the 2024 global elections for a major cyber attack, with many organisations and governments ill-prepared for such threats.
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Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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it training
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data science
Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.
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Anastasia Nyrkovskaya makes history as Fortune Media's first female CEO
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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leadership
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Anastasia Nyrkovskaya charts history at Fortune Media, becoming the first female CEO and spearheading the media giant's digital transformation and global expansion.
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Qvest unveils AI adoption strategies in top media companies at NAB
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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Qvest has shared key findings about AI integration strategies among Fortune 1000 companies in the media, broadcasting, and entertainment sectors during the 2024 NAB Show keynote.
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Exclusive: How BirdDog is shaking up the broadcasting industry
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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digital entertainment
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broadcasting
Melbourne-based BirdDog is revolutionising the broadcasting industry with its pioneering use of Network Device Interface (NDI) technology.
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City University partners with Vested to support new talent
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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public relations
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City, University of London partners with financial services consultancy Vested to deliver a series of initiatives to support new talent joining the industry.
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.au Domain CEO Rosemary Sinclair to step down in 2024
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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Rosemary Sinclair AM, .au Domain Administration CEO, will leave her post in 2024. She is celebrated for her advocacy for a global, secure, and open Australian digital economy.
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Aire Networks boosts single-fibre infrastructure with Infinera's ICE-X solution
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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network infrastructure
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Aire Networks plans to boost its single-fibre network infrastructure across Spain and Portugal through Infinera's ICE-X solution. The upgrade aims to meet surging customer bandwidth needs.
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Cartelux appoints Kae Hum & Carla McAloon in strategic roles
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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Cartelux bolsters innovation strategy with hiring of industry leaders Kae Hum and Carla McAloon, as they work to expand beyond the automotive industry.
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Brad Banducci’s resignation: The ultimate self-checkout
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Woolworths boss resigns following a poorly handled media appearance and a series of PR disasters, highlighting the crucial need for media training for CEOs.
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Confronting fears is the first step to enterprise AI adoption
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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it training
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IT leaders globally strive to overcome concerns over bias, governance and accuracy, whilst under pressure to rapidly adopt AI to stay competitive, a Juniper Networks survey reveals.
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Jscrambler grows executive team in global expansion drive
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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martech
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it automation
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partner programmes
Portugal-based cybersecurity giant, Jscrambler, advances global expansion plans with the appointment of new Chief Operations Officer, Mukesh Sharma, and Tyson Whitten as the Vice President of Global Marketing.
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Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.