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Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff
Digital Transformation

Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff

Virgin Atlantic launches 'AI Champion' apprenticeship for all staff, boosting AI skills across roles with support from education tech firm Cambridge Spark.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Microsoft Copilot stories

Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks

Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Are you ready for the conversational commerce revolution?
Marketing Technologies

Are you ready for the conversational commerce revolution?

Conversational commerce is revolutionising shopping and brand experiences, with AI assistants accelerating purchases by 30% and reshaping creative roles.

By Sangeeta Mudnal • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
HR-Bible unveils AI-driven HR tool to simplify business tasks
Unified Communications

HR-Bible unveils AI-driven HR tool to simplify business tasks

HR-Bible has launched an AI-driven HR platform using Microsoft Copilot to simplify HR tasks, aiming to make HR accessible and affordable for all businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service
Cloud Security

BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service

BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
WitnessAI 2.0 boosts PCI DSS compliance & AI risk controls
Data Protection

WitnessAI 2.0 boosts PCI DSS compliance & AI risk controls

WitnessAI 2.0 launches with AI-driven tools to help firms meet PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance, enhancing data security and remote workforce controls.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Cequence enhances platform to protect agentic AI interactions
Data Protection

Cequence enhances platform to protect agentic AI interactions

Cequence Security updates its UAP platform to secure agentic AI interactions, preventing unauthorised data access and enhancing control over AI-driven APIs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Netskope One upgrades boost AI data protection & visibility
Platform-as-a-Service

Netskope One upgrades boost AI data protection & visibility

Netskope enhances its Netskope One platform to boost AI security, expanding data management and safeguarding private apps amid rising AI adoption in enterprises.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Data Protection

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Hotwire launches AI-powered Spark tool & global AI Lab
Marketing Technologies

Hotwire launches AI-powered Spark tool & global AI Lab

Hotwire Global launches Hotwire Spark, an AI tool to boost brand visibility on AI search platforms alongside a new global AI Innovation Lab.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
One in fourteen workers use China-based AI apps, study shows
Data Protection

One in fourteen workers use China-based AI apps, study shows

Employees use an average of 254 AI apps at work, with 7% trying China-based platforms, raising serious data security concerns, Harmonic Security finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Nasuni achieves $1.2 billion valuation, expands in UK
Hybrid Cloud

Nasuni achieves $1.2 billion valuation, expands in UK

Nasuni has reported a remarkable 26% revenue increase in FY24, reaching a valuation of $1.2 billion and expanding its workforce across the UK and Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Armor launches AI Readiness Accelerator for enterprises
Data Protection

Armor launches AI Readiness Accelerator for enterprises

Armor has unveiled its AI Readiness Accelerator to help businesses overcome data governance challenges and adopt AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Vectra AI enhances platform with 40 new Azure detections
Semiconductors

Vectra AI enhances platform with 40 new Azure detections

Vectra AI has launched an upgraded platform featuring over 40 new behaviour detections to boost security for Microsoft Azure amid rising cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Wild Tech appoints Matthew Rodgers as Head of Microsoft APAC
Customer Relationship Management

Wild Tech appoints Matthew Rodgers as Head of Microsoft APAC

Wild Tech has appointed Matthew Rodgers as Head of Microsoft APAC, aiming to bolster its presence across Southeast Asia and Australia-New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

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Businesses urged to prioritise AI data security measures
Physical Security

Businesses urged to prioritise AI data security measures

CMTG has advised Australian businesses to assess privacy and data risks before integrating AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, as data protection becomes essential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
Artificial Intelligence

Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress

A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024