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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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data protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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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risk & compliance
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ai
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money laundering
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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insurance
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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digital transformation
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cloud services
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sportstech
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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telco
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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financial systems
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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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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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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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Pegasystems signs new five-year contract with HMRC
Tue, 14th May 2024
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digital transformation
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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.
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Anna Keren named new CTO of transport tech firm VivaCity
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Tech veteran Anna Keren assumes the role of Chief Technology Officer at VivaCity, set to drive further advancement of the company's transformative transport solutions.
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UK workforce unready for change says Cornerstone OnDemand study
Tue, 14th May 2024
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A new study by Cornerstone OnDemand reveals 63% of UK executives consider their workforce unprepared for change, underscoring a critical skills gap.
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Trading 212 partners with Paynetics to enhance trading services
Tue, 14th May 2024
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stock market
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trading technologies
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uk
Trading 212 partners with Paynetics to integrate multi-currency accounts and card payments, enhancing financial capabilities for users through a single app.
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AI expert Dr. Craig Martell named CTO at Cohesity
Tue, 14th May 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
Dr. Craig Martell, AI and machine learning expert, joins data security firm Cohesity as CTO, tasked with impacting the company's tech vision and AI-driven future roadmap.
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Clari unveils revolutionary tools for seamless revenue management
Tue, 14th May 2024
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data analytics
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Clari launches pioneering revenue solutions to enable precise forecasting, increase sales reps' productivity and combat earnings loss due to 'revenue leakage', at Charge: The Revenue Summit.