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GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer

Wed, 15th May 2024
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GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.
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UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act

Wed, 15th May 2024
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UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.
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BlackLine recognised as leader in I2C & R2R by ISG

Wed, 15th May 2024
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BlackLine has topped ISG's latest study in both the Invoice to Cash (I2C) and Record to Report (R2R) categories, marking a significant achievement.
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Copilot is a powerful workspace tool – if you have your data house in order

Wed, 15th May 2024
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From helping craft a memo in minutes instead of days to summarising emails and video transcripts, Copilot is proving a valuable tool, but organisations need to be strategic about its use and remember that good quality content – or information – is still king.
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Smartsheet empowers businesses with AI & new resource tools

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Smartsheet's new AI and resource management tools, launched at ENGAGE London, promise to enhance enterprise data analysis, boosting productivity and decision-making.
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ConnectWise names Rik Thorbecke new CFO ahead of key event

Wed, 15th May 2024
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ConnectWise appoints Rik Thorbecke as CFO ahead of the IT Nation Secure conference, aiming to harness his vast expertise to boost financial growth.
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Portnox names Joseph Rodriguez as new chief revenue officer

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Portnox appoints Joseph Rodriguez as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales efforts and drive revenue growth, focusing on North America and EMEA.
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Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.
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AI talent in banking sees significant growth, report reveals

Wed, 15th May 2024
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AI-driven roles in US and European banks show robust growth, doubling overall headcount growth despite job cuts, according to Evident report.
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UK's impending AI regulations could reshape global landscape

Wed, 15th May 2024
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UK set to adopt strict AI regulations that could largely reshape the AI sector, pending third reading in the House of Lords, reveals Lord Chris Holmes.
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43% of organisations struggle with cybersecurity compliance

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Navigating the complexities of cybersecurity laws, 44% of firms struggle with compliance, reveals Infosecurity Europe. Experts set to address solutions at 2024 meet.
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First AML launches AI Assist to expedite compliance tasks

Wed, 15th May 2024
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First AML launches AI Assist, promising to reduce compliance tasks to 60 seconds, expediting KYC and AML processes by 90% through automated data extraction.
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Guidewire study reveals customer attitudes to AI in insurance

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Guidewire's latest study reveals varied customer opinions on the insurance industry, highlighting the impact of personal experiences, tech advances, and diversity.
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Bristol Sport enhances finance operations with Xledger cloud

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Bristol Sport enhances its financial operations by utilising Xledger UK's automated cloud solution, aiming to streamline processes and support ambitious growth.
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Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.
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Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Research by Encompass Corporation reveals that 87% of corporate treasurers in the UK and US abandon banking applications due to outdated onboarding processes.
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AI drives 27% rise in IT spend but firms lack data strategy

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Couchbase's new survey reveals a 27% rise in IT modernisation spending driven by AI, but 59% of businesses fear their data strategies are inadequate for GenAI demands.
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AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs

Tue, 14th May 2024
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AI talent has grown by 9% in the world's biggest banks over the last six months, led by a recruitment drive towards AI implementation.
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Third reading of UK AI bill takes place in House of Lords

Tue, 14th May 2024
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The third reading of the UK AI bill took place in the House of Lords amid questions over its readiness following the EU AI Act's passing and with the AI Safety Summit on the horizon.
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Pegasystems signs new five-year contract with HMRC

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Pegasystems extends its partnership with the UK's tax authority, HMRC, in a new five-year deal to drive forward HMRC's digital transformation.