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Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025
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Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.
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Snowflake unveils Hybrid Tables to unify data workloads
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martech
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data governance
Snowflake has unveiled Hybrid Tables, a feature of its Unistore platform that merges transactional and analytical data, enhancing enterprise data management.
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Gigaclear appoints Hugo Eales as new Chief Financial Officer
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cfo
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digital divide
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isp
Gigaclear has appointed Hugo Eales as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience from the ISP and technology sectors to the role.
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Denodo Platform 9.1 launch boosts AI & data features
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data management
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data integration
Denodo has launched Platform 9.1, enhancing data lakehouses with AI capabilities, including a new Denodo Assistant for intuitive data management.
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Emerald Technology invests €8.4m in Keto Software
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ai
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sustainability
Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.
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‘Fear of getting it wrong’ harming SME export potential
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
Red tape and exporters' fears of mistakes are damaging UK's clothing and footwear shipments to the EU, dropping by 18% post-Brexit.
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Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.
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The new AI economy: welcome to the era of knowledge-as-a-service
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The era of Knowledge-as-a-Service is emerging, reshaping the internet with AI-driven models that prioritise ethical data use and community engagement.
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UK businesses at higher risk of ransomware on holidays
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Research by Semperis reveals that over 50% of UK firms are vulnerable to ransomware during holidays and weekends due to understaffed security teams.
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GlobalLogic named leader in generative AI by ISG report 2024
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GlobalLogic has been hailed as a leader in generative AI services, according to the ISG Provider Lens Generative AI Services Report 2024, thanks to its innovative strategies.
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Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas
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Nearly 10 million UK consumers are projected to embrace Buy Now, Pay Later schemes this Christmas, reflecting a significant shift in shopping behaviours.
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Sidekick launches new VCT to optimise tax for investors
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wealth management
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sidekick
Sidekick has launched its Venture Capital Trust product, responding to rising demand for tax-efficient investment options amid economic uncertainty.
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UK firms risk GBP £4.5bn losses due to poor service
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cx
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UK businesses could face losses of up to GBP £4.5 billion during the holiday season due to inadequate customer service, new research by Qualtrics reveals.
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Charlie Thompson appointed New Relic's EMEA leader
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software development
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New Relic has appointed Charlie Thompson as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for EMEA, aiming to boost growth and market expansion in the region.
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Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.
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UK HR leaders face tech overload hindering AI adoption
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digital transformation
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UK HR leaders face tech overload and workflow challenges that hinder AI adoption, with 73% struggling to align strategy amid changing business needs.
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Microsoft & MongoDB expand partnership for AI solutions
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
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open source
Microsoft and MongoDB have strengthened their partnership, introducing new AI capabilities to enhance application development using proprietary data.
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AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, experts warn that organisations must revisit security fundamentals to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester's customer feedback wave
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Medallia has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 Customer Feedback Management Solutions evaluation, achieving top scores in key categories.
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Tricentis unveils cloud features to boost Tosca automation
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Tricentis has launched new cloud features for its testing solution, Tosca, enhancing automation for large enterprises and supporting digital transformation.