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Hitachi Vantara unveils new AI-ready infrastructure & services
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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storage
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partner programmes
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Hitachi Vantara's new Hitachi iQ portfolio, featuring AI-ready infrastructure and solutions, is now available worldwide.
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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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AI adoption could revolutionise the UK's accounting sector, adding GBP £2 billion to GDP, boosting exports by GBP £238 million, and creating nearly 20,000 jobs over three years, according to a new study by Sage and Demos.
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Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ai
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verdantix
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user interface
Research by Intelex and Verdantix unveils key obstacles to mobile EHS app adoption, with 82% citing lack of devices and 76% pointing to connectivity issues.
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UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.
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Generative AI deployment surges as firms drive innovation
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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Organisations are significantly boosting their generative AI investments, with nearly a quarter now integrating the technology, up from 6% in 2023.
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NVIDIA launches AI Foundry & NIM microservices for enterprises
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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uc
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devops
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NVIDIA introduces AI Foundry with Llama 3.1 models and NIM microservices, aiming to boost generative AI capabilities for enterprises, with Accenture as the first adopter.
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Oracle boosts productivity with new user experiences in HCM
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ai
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hcm
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oracle
Oracle unveils new user experience features in Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, including Activity Centres tailored for specific roles, aiming to boost productivity and organisational growth.
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Check Point welcomes new CEO as Q2 reports strong results
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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financial results
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venture capital
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revenue
Check Point names Nadav Zafrir as new CEO amid strong Q2 2024 results, with revenues up 7% to USD $627 million. Founder Gil Shwed to become Executive Chairman.
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Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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uc
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Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.
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Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay in UK
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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encryption
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mastercard
Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay across the UK and Europe, offering merchants and customers faster, secure checkout experiences.
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Ascertus & Lawcadia forge strategic partnership to streamline legal operations
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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strategy
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bi
Ascertus has partnered with Lawcadia to enhance matter and spend management for corporate legal departments, solidifying their portfolio with innovative solutions.
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How can retailers protect profits and keep customers happy?
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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policy abuse
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online shopping
Amid rising policy abuse, retailers like PrettyLittleThing tighten return rules to protect profits, sparking debate on balancing customer satisfaction and revenue.
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Andy Ellenthal named new CEO of LeanDNA as Lebovitz shifts role
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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board of directors
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LeanDNA appoints Andy Ellenthal as CEO, succeeding founder Richard Lebovitz. Ellenthal brings extensive business analytics experience to drive company's growth.
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Accenture report reveals critical gaps in change management readiness
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Accenture's new report highlights a surge in change management investments, with 96% of global firms planning to allocate over 5% of revenue to change initiatives, yet readiness lags behind.
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Fiverr transforms from service marketplace to hiring platform
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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devops
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software development
Fiverr shifts from a freelance marketplace to a comprehensive hiring platform, introducing new features like profession-based talent discovery and hourly rates.
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FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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software
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cfo
FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as CEO, effective 19 August 2024, following an extensive search. Brandt brings over 18 years of solar industry experience.
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Exclusive: Rimini Street's approach to financial support, services
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street is set to revolutionise tech support in the financial sector, offering robust and cost-effective solutions for digital transformation.
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Exclusive: Dynatrace thrives with cloud migration, market success
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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data analytics
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cx
Andrew Foot of Dynatrace has discussed their cloud migration progress and strategic successes, with a whopping $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue.
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Secure Code Warrior launch SCW Trust Agent for secure coding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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software development
Secure Code Warrior has launched SCW Trust Agent, a new tool that assesses developer security skills for each code commit.
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Q1 2024 sees major $9.83billion currency impact headwind
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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data analytics
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construction
Kyriba's Q1 2024 Currency Impact Report has revealed a USD $9.83 billion negative impact due to currency fluctuations, signalling heightened FX risks for global firms.