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Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.
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Adobe launches AI-powered Journey Optimizer for B2B marketing
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Adobe unveils Journey Optimizer B2B Edition, tapping into generative AI to streamline complex B2B sales processes by identifying and personalising journeys for decision makers.
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Hexnode appoints Blake Neate as VP of Sales in the UK
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Hexnode appoints Blake Neate as UK VP of Sales to drive ambitious market expansion, leveraging his 16 years of sales expertise from Bytes Software Services.
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Pure Storage report highlights shift to cloud-native platforms
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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A new report by Pure Storage and Dimensional Research indicates a major shift towards cloud-native platforms, with 80% of IT pros planning new app builds in this realm.
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Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.
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UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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investment
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funding
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capital raising
New data from the University of Oxford and OpenOcean challenges London's dominance in AI startup funding, revealing higher average funds per startup in South West England.
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Global tech & marketing leaders plan for budget increases
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Despite economic uncertainties, 91% of global tech leaders and 87% of marketers are set to boost budgets in 2025, Forrester’s Planning Guides reveal.
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Data shows 82% of enterprise devices lack Windows 11
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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ControlUp reveals that 82% of enterprise Windows devices have not transitioned to Windows 11, with 88% ready to migrate before Windows 10 support ends in 2025.
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NICE secures WFM market leadership for 10th consecutive year
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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NICE secures its position as the market share leader in WFM for the tenth year, commanding 33% of total seats, as confirmed by DMG’s 2024 report.
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JobAdder appoints AI expert Joel Delmaire as new CPO
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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JobAdder appoints tech veteran Joel Delmaire as Chief Product Officer to drive AI innovations in recruitment. Delmaire brings rich experience from Workpath, SEEK, and Delivery Hero.
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Iron Mountain launches AI-ready InSight DXP for data automation
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Iron Mountain launches InSight DXP, a new SaaS platform designed to automate workflows, ensure compliance, and manage physical and digital assets through AI-powered tools.
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Exclusive: SAS CTO discusses generative models, global reach
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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SAS CTO Bryan Harris details their billion-dollar investments in AI, advancements in generative models, and significant global industry impacts.
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Brightsolid appoints Mike De Souza as business development head
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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clean technology
Brightsolid appoints Mike De Souza as Business Development Manager to lead its Manchester office, aiming to expand customer-centred IT solutions in North West UK.
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Alex Stamos appointed new CISO at SentinelOne
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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SentinelOne has named Alex Stamos as CISO. Stamos, formerly with Meta and Yahoo!, aims to drive secure system development amidst rising cyber threats.
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Optimizely promotes Shafqat Islam to president amid strong growth
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Optimizely promotes Shafqat Islam to President, strengthening ties between product, marketing, and engineering; annual recurring revenue tops USD $400 million.
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Yanbing Li appointed as new Chief Product Officer at Datadog
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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it automation
Datadog has named Yanbing Li as its new Chief Product Officer, tapping into her 25+ years of tech leadership at companies like Aurora, Google, and VMware.
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Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app in Paris
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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visa
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rewards
Jio Financial Services has launched its JioFinance app in Paris, easing digital transactions for tourists and enhancing payment options.
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RSA launches new cloud-based claims portal with Guidewire
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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guidewire
RSA Insurance unveils its ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud, a new portal for streamlined claims management, setting a UK industry first.
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Alipay+ expands to 90 million merchants in 2024 summer campaign
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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truemoney
Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.
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Workday launches new AI tools to transform talent management
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Workday introduces new AI tools to streamline recruitment, enhance talent mobility, and improve job architecture, addressing major HR challenges and boosting efficiency.