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UK telecoms sector loses £2.3 billion, jobs on the line
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UK's telecoms industry is losing an alarming £2.3bn annually, endangering jobs, according to Sagacity research.

Lenovo launches ThinkStation P8, powered by AMD & NVIDIA
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data analytics
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Lenovo reveals new ThinkStation P8, powered by AMD Ryzen Threadripper and NVIDIA RTX, targeting professionals' workloads.

Compliance is top concern in data management for 79% of ITDMs, reveals Cloudera study
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Cloudera's research divulges compliance as the top worry of 79% of ITDMs handling data management, attributed to the use of point solutions.

Financially unstable citizens least likely to use digital government aid
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New Zealand's most financially unstable populations reported as least likely to utilise digital channels for government support.

Australian firms express concern over insufficient cloud security
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Over 60% of Australian security workers believe cloud security is inadequate, putting businesses at high risk, says new study.

Capgemini report highlights growing Australian sustainability efforts
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More than half of Australian executives report active engagement in sustainability strategy, according to a report by Capgemini Research Institute.

Threat actor targets developers with malicious Python packages
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research
Python developers targeted by malware disguised as obfuscation tools, granting attackers full control over victims' systems.

UK businesses keen on AI but unprepared for its integration
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Despite 78% of UK businesses planning AI investment, 73% admit to being unprepared for its integration, a study shows.

HR, business leaders struggle with upskilling despite AI boom
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While 75% of HR and business leaders recognise the importance of upskilling, 76% struggle to implement suitable programmes, a study shows.

Legacy technology hinders passwordless authentication in workplaces, finds Delinea report
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Legacy technology systems hinder the move towards passwordless authorisation in workplaces, says a study by Delinea.

Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season
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Avast's Q3 Threat Report reveals a surge in cyber threats, including adware, spyware, finance scams and AI-driven dating scams, during the holiday season.

UK government to invest £17m in AI & data science scholarships
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UK government commits £17m to foster diversity in AI with 2,000 data science scholarships aimed at underrepresented groups.

Kiwi crypto investors more confident in finances, says Binance study
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Kiwi crypto investors display increased financial confidence, with half making their own investment decisions, reveals Binance study.

Seagate reveals Exos CORVAULT 4U106 with extraordinary 2.5PB storage capacity
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Seagate Technology unveils Exos CORVAULT 4U106, a multi-petabyte block storage system with a massive 2.5PB capacity.

Australians and New Zealanders leaning towards bargain shopping this festive season
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Aussies and Kiwis are prioritising sale events and discounts over brand loyalty this festive season, says InMobi and Glance study.

UK academia divided over role & ethics of AI technologies
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A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.

Manchester University to helm consortium aiding Sellafield with AI & robotics
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Manchester University leads consortium to assist Sellafield with AI and robotics for decommissioning facilities.

Immuta's report reveals global struggle to stay abreast with AI advancements
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Immuta's State of Data Security Report reveals that global executives struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of AI's advancement.

Australian & NZ firms hit hard by cybersecurity breaches
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74% of firms in Australia and New Zealand have suffered cyberattacks in the past year, with 41% experiencing multiple breaches.

UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities
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UK triples £300m investment in AI supercomputing, boosting research capabilities in safety, drug discovery, and clean energy.

DDoS attacks cost firms over $6K per minute, Radware study reveals
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Radware study reveals firms face up to $6,130 per minute costs due to DDoS attacks, with increasing application and API attacks.

UK businesses at risk as employees download apps without consent
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software
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workplace
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management
UK businesses face a cybersecurity risk as 67% of employees download software and apps without obtaining consent.

Enable announces Australia's first rebate strategy conference 'Elevate'
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customers
Enable reveals 'Elevate', Australia's inaugural rebate strategy conference, set to tackle supply chain challenges.

Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report
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productivity
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samsung
Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.