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How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
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With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.
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NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
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quantum computing
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NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.
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What procurement can teach us about GenAI
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document management
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As Generative AI (GenAI) struggles to prove business value, procurement emerges as a surprising leader in demonstrating its true potential by enhancing user experiences.
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Object First reports 600% growth in Q2 2024 bookings
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storage
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virtualisation
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Object First reported a 600% spike in Q2 2024 bookings, driven by demand for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliances designed for Veeam.
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UK retailers face rising returns fraud amid economic strain
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policy abuse
UK retailers report a sharp rise in returns fraud, with 91% affected over the past year, as financial pressures drive shoppers to exploit return policies.
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Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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headphones
UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.
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AI revolution transforming UK SMEs' finance operations
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ai
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report
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trust
AI adoption is rapidly transforming finance operations in UK SMEs, with 44% planning to integrate AI into their accounting functions.
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Paymentology first to connect Mastercard Cloud Edge across clouds
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uc
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edge computing
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iot
Paymentology has achieved a milestone by connecting to Mastercard's Cloud Edge, becoming the first to do so via multiple cloud providers.
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STACK Infrastructure raises USD $840,000 for Coast Guard charity
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STACK Infrastructure raised USD $840,000 during its annual Heroes of the Sea event in Astoria, Oregon, boosting lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million.
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Advent International to acquire majority stake in SYSPRO
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supply chain systems
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syspro
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united states
Advent International to acquire majority stake in software provider SYSPRO, aiming to boost innovation and growth across key markets in the US and UK.
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Iress partners with Ediphy to enhance fixed income trading
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rpa
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workflow automation
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data management
Iress partners with Ediphy for a cost-effective fixed income trading solution, streamlining access to global liquidity with advanced technology and data insights.
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Report reveals rising cloud costs & business dissatisfaction
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ai
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financial systems
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Rising cloud costs are causing dissatisfaction, says Civo's new report. Over half of organisations surveyed saw increased expenses, with some smaller businesses facing monthly bills over USD $10,000.
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Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors
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Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
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UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals
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storage
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cybersecurity
A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.
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How GenAIxOps revolutionises modern IT operations management and drives business success
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edutech
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it training
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cloud services
GenAIxOps unites generative AI, AIOps, and cross-domain observability, revolutionising IT operations for businesses, boosting efficiency, security, and cost savings.
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Ripple partners begin beta testing of new stablecoin Ripple USD
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blockchain
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cloud services
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transparency
Ripple partners start beta testing of Ripple USD stablecoin, eyeing a 2023 launch to enhance cross-border payments and drive innovation with DIFC support.
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Shona Petley promoted to CFO at Ascertus
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fintech
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guidance
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cfo
Ascertus promotes Shona Petley to CFO, tasking her with strategic financial oversight as the document management firm bolsters its growth in the UK and Europe.
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Strengthening an organisations cybersecurity posture in the hybrid work era
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
As hybrid work becomes the norm, organisations face increased cybersecurity challenges, requiring robust strategies and a vigilant workplace culture.
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CyberArk boosts SAP ECS security with zero-standing privileges
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pam
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private cloud
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cybersecurity
CyberArk's solutions will be integrated into SAP Enterprise Cloud Services to enforce zero-standing privileges, enhancing security for over 6,000 global organisations.
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Spinnaker Support launches global VMware support service
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digital transformation
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it automation
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casb
Spinnaker Support launches global third-party support for VMware following Broadcom's acquisition and the shift to a costly subscription model.