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Xtreme Motorsports revamps with Forterro's cloud ERP Fortee
Manufacturing

Xtreme Motorsports revamps with Forterro's cloud ERP Fortee

Xtreme Motorsports has revolutionised its manufacturing efficiency with Fortee, a cloud ERP by Forterro, slashing waste and enhancing market competitiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G
Unified Communications

Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Seismic unveils AI innovations in latest 2024 release
Unified Communications

Seismic unveils AI innovations in latest 2024 release

Seismic's Spring/Summer 2024 release introduces AI-powered tools, including Aura Copilot, to boost customer-facing teams' efficiency and meet modern B2B demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Mastering Mail: Crafting a resilient mail strategy amidst the changing postal landscape
Disruption

Mastering Mail: Crafting a resilient mail strategy amidst the changing postal landscape

As Ofcom hints at reduced letter deliveries, businesses must brace for possible mail disruptions and refine their mailing strategies for resilience.

By David Beirne • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
The six big challenges facing Australian MSPs in 2024
Firewalls

The six big challenges facing Australian MSPs in 2024

Australian managed service providers (MSPs) are grappling with AI integration, cybersecurity threats, compliance, and competition while looking to vendors for support in 2024.

By Matt Caffrey • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion
Cloud Services

Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion

Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation
Modernisation

Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation

A new report reveals a resistance to change and reliance on legacy technology are major hurdles to core banking modernisation, putting them at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Phishing

Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk

Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Addressing the IT skills gap in the UK
DevOps

Addressing the IT skills gap in the UK

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.

By Manish Naik • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact
Power / Energy

New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Simon Atterwell appointed COO at Purple Transform
Unified Communications

Simon Atterwell appointed COO at Purple Transform

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Cambridge & SAS collaborate to accelerate healthcare innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge & SAS collaborate to accelerate healthcare innovation

The University of Cambridge's Maxwell Centre and SAS have launched the SAS Advanced Analytics Hub to propel healthcare innovation using advanced analytics and AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Survey shows UK remote workers face high productivity anxiety
Hybrid & Remote Work

Survey shows UK remote workers face high productivity anxiety

A survey by Workhuman reveals that 61% of UK employees are more productive remotely, yet nearly two-thirds suffer from productivity anxiety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service
Firewalls

Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service

Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Cegid appoints Bruno Vaffier as new Chief Operating Officer
Customer Experience

Cegid appoints Bruno Vaffier as new Chief Operating Officer

Cegid names Bruno Vaffier as COO, marking a strategic move to enhance AI-driven innovation and expand operational efficiency across global markets.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation

On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women's pivotal role in tech innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
AccountsIQ secures Series C investment of EURO €60 million
Investment

AccountsIQ secures Series C investment of EURO €60 million

AccountsIQ has secured a Series C investment of EURO €60 million from Axiom Equity to develop AI-powered products, expand its team, and enhance AI capabilities for its users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace
Generative AI

Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study
Fintech

Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study

Bank fraud is projected to reach USD $48 billion globally by 2029, a 153% surge, driven by evolving AI tactics, says Juniper Research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024