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Dragos uncovers new malware FrostyGoop targeting ICS systems
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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A new malware, FrostyGoop, identified by Dragos, threatens industrial control systems, exposing Europe’s critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks.
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Experts weigh in on the complexities of the EU AI Act implementation
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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physical security
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regulation
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content creation
The EU AI Act, effective from 1 August 2024, presents a landmark regulatory framework for AI, sparking discussion on its implications for innovation, compliance, and legal complexity in the tech sector across the European Union.
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Sendcloud appoints Christopher Dughieri as new CPTO for Europe
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain systems
Sendcloud appoints Christopher Dughieri as CPTO to bolster its European shipping platform, with a focus on enhancing delivery options for merchants and consumers.
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Sophos appoints Teresa Anania as new Chief Customer Officer
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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firewalls
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network security
Sophos names Teresa Anania as new Chief Customer Officer to advance customer and partner success initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity solutions and services.
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Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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kpis
A staggering 95% of UK and US firms struggle with data issues, as revealed by esynergy, with ineffective governance undermining business operations and decision-making.
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Businesses face revenue loss due to underutilisation of AI technology
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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crm
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ai
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ai adoption
Underutilisation of AI is leading to a 26% revenue loss for businesses, reveals Clari's 2024 Revenue Leak Report.
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Skills-based hiring trends grow stronger in tech sector
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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testgorilla
As skills shortages plague the tech sector, 88% of firms now prefer skills-based hiring, up from the 81% average in other industries, reveals TestGorilla.
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Freelance computer security & writing skills surge in Q2 2024
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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martech
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cybersecurity
Demand for freelance computer security, writing, and business skills soared in Q2 2024, per Freelancer.com’s Fast 50 Index, defying AI disruption fears.
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FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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ai
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edge computing
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data management
Financial services institutions plan to raise IT modernisation spending by 33% in 2024 despite concerns about meeting the data demands of generative AI.
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UK SMEs face cloud migration challenges, warns Six Degrees
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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martech
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cx
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risk & compliance
Six Degrees' UK SME Cloud Intelligence Report 2024 reveals 80% of mid-market firms face unexpected costs in cloud migrations, urging a strategic approach.
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A third of Brits face banking tech issues, many may switch
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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london
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banking
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customer satisfaction
A survey reveals a third of Brits faced tech glitches in banking last year, with 30% eyeing bank switches. Roq's Paul Darby stresses tech reliability.
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The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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customer service
Cloud ERP systems promise not just cost savings and efficiency, but also improve employee morale, customer service, and adaptability, offering unexpected benefits beyond traditional ROI measures.
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Intelligent Canvas launched to boost cross-functional teamwork
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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collaboration
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discovery
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miro
Miro has introduced Intelligent Canvas, an AI-integrated platform designed to enhance cross-functional teamwork and accelerate the innovation lifecycle.
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CTERA secures USD $80 million funding from PSG Equity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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storage
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enterprise storage
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gartner
CTERA secures USD $80 million from PSG Equity to boost its edge-accelerated hybrid cloud data management solutions, with a focus on AI capabilities.
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Commercetools launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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martech
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commerce systems
The move is pioneering a cloud-agnostic, cloud-native approach, and boosts integration for on-premises data centres with cloud services.
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Alveo & Gresham merge to form data automation powerhouse
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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data management
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financial institutions
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london
Alveo merges with Gresham Technologies to form a data automation titan, aimed at revolutionising data management and efficiency for global financial markets.
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CBSO selects iplicit for enhanced financial management
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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financial management
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arr
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cbso
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) has chosen iplicit's cloud accounting software to enhance its financial operations, streamlining processes for its busy team.
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PAYSTRAX & Cardstream announce innovative payment partnership
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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merchants
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visa
FinTech firm PAYSTRAX partners with UK’s Cardstream to enhance cross-border payment solutions, leveraging Cardstream's global gateway for seamless online transactions.
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How the Modern CFO can collaborate with IT for better cloud efficiency
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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cfo
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transparency
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cloud services
As the digital landscape evolves, CFOs must increasingly collaborate with IT to manage cloud costs and maximise efficiency, driving strategic ROI.
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Celonis appoints Greg Czajkowski as EVP of engineering
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Celonis names Greg Czajkowski as the new EVP of Engineering, leveraging his expertise from Snowflake and Google to advance its Process Intelligence platform.