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Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.
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Businesses turn to immersive phygital experiences for engagement

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Businesses are leveraging immersive phygital experiences, blending physical and digital interactions, to enhance customer engagement.
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Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Huma has raised USD $80 million in Series D funding to launch its AI-driven Huma Cloud Platform, aiming to transform digital health solutions.
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Rocketlane secures USD $24 million Series B funding for CRM platform

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Rocketlane has raised USD $24 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven CRM platform, aiming to revolutionise client project delivery.
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Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director, bringing 25 years of IT sales expertise to drive growth from their new Manchester office.
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Nicolas Schwarzpaul appointed new CEO of dataglobal Group

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Nicolas Schwarzpaul has been appointed CEO of dataglobal Group, effective 1 July 2024, succeeding Dr Christian Uhl, who steps down at his request.
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Intelliworx promotes Johnson to lead client operations in UK, US

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Intelliworx promotes Joy Johnson to lead UK and US client services, aiming to capitalise on the booming cybersecurity market and company's growth.
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Paessler partners with Prianto to expand UK monitoring solutions

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Paessler teams up with UK software distributor Prianto to expand the reach of its monitoring solutions, aiming for rapid growth and enhanced service delivery.
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Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.
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BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.
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Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Check Point Software Technologies has secured a Leader ranking in the Forrester Wave, highlighting its top-tier mobile security capabilities.
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Teradata & DataRobot join forces to enhance AI integration

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Teradata integrates DataRobot AI Platform with VantageCloud and ClearScape Analytics, boosting enterprise AI operationalisation and accelerating innovation.
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UK's Griffin digital bank achieves B Corp certification milestone

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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UK digital bank Griffin becomes the first in Europe to obtain B Corp certification, underlining its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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Raiffeisen Bank partners with Fivetran for data transformation

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Insights from AI Appreciation Day highlight industry impacts

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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On AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders highlight AI's transforming role across sectors from cybersecurity to logistics, urging ethical and innovative practices.
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UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.
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UK businesses embrace Gen AI in procurement for efficiency gains

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Almost 25% of UK firms have adopted Generative AI in procurement, cutting manual tasks by 44%, reveals Ivalua research. Future efficiency gains are projected.
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UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
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Nuix appoints Aidan Troy as UK Vice President of Sales

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Nuix names Aidan Troy as VP of Sales for the UK, leveraging his 28 years in IT from key roles at Palantir and IBM to drive significant revenue growth.
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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.