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Breaking barriers: a female engineer's journey in the data centre industry

Sat, 22nd Jun 2024
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A pioneer in the data centre industry, a female engineer shares her journey from Imperial College to leading projects at B&W Engineering, advocating for gender equality in STEM.
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Elastic releases 2023 sustainability report highlighting ESG progress

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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Elastic's third annual sustainability report showcases 2023's achievements in ESG, focusing on environmental efficiency, social contributions, and enhanced governance structures.
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Harte Hanks launches new Demand Generation service for SMEs

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.
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One-third of UK businesses hit by invoice fraud in past year

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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Nearly a third of UK businesses fell victim to invoice fraud in the past year, with only 39% preventing fraudulent payments.
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IoA partners with EIT to boost deep tech skills in Europe

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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The Institute of Analytics collaborates with the Deep Tech Talent Initiative, pledging to equip one million people with deep tech skills by 2025 through targeted programmes.
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Hybrid Connex trial shows promise for NHS connectivity boost

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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A pilot study by East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has shown that Excelerate Technology's Hybrid Connex can boost NHS connectivity, enhancing patient care and operations.
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UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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UiPath's Automation Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure in the UK, enabling secure AI automation while complying with local data residency laws.
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Snowflake reveals major platform advances at 2024 Summit

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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At the Snowflake Summit 2024, Snowflake unveiled key advancements to its AI Data Cloud platform, enhancing data flexibility, interoperability, and performance.
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Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Cegid integrates generative AI into its Cegid Retail solutions, showcased at Cegid Connections Retail in Rome, aiming to transform retail with intelligent agents.
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Xtreme Motorsports revamps with Forterro's cloud ERP Fortee

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Xtreme Motorsports has revolutionised its manufacturing efficiency with Fortee, a cloud ERP by Forterro, slashing waste and enhancing market competitiveness.
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Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Spirent Communications unveils cloud-native function resiliency testing for its Landslide solution to aid MNOs and NEMs in the shift to cloud-native 5G services.
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Seismic unveils AI innovations in latest 2024 release

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Seismic's Spring/Summer 2024 release introduces AI-powered tools, including Aura Copilot, to boost customer-facing teams' efficiency and meet modern B2B demands.
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Mastering Mail: Crafting a resilient mail strategy amidst the changing postal landscape

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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As Ofcom hints at reduced letter deliveries, businesses must brace for possible mail disruptions and refine their mailing strategies for resilience.
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The six big challenges facing Australian MSPs in 2024

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Australian managed service providers (MSPs) are grappling with AI integration, cybersecurity threats, compliance, and competition while looking to vendors for support in 2024.
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Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.
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Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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A new report reveals a resistance to change and reliance on legacy technology are major hurdles to core banking modernisation, putting them at risk.
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Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.
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New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.
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Simon Atterwell appointed COO at Purple Transform

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Purple Transform appoints Simon Atterwell as COO, aiming to boost operations and growth. With a 30-year tech and telecom career, Atterwell is set to revolutionise the company's offerings.
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Addressing the IT skills gap in the UK

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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The UK's IT skills gap is stifling business growth and innovation. With 531,200 vacancy shortages, businesses must act swiftly to bridge this critical divide.