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Analytic Partners acquires Magic Numbers to boost UK presence
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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branding
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market
Analytic Partners has acquired UK-based Magic Numbers to boost its presence in the UK and EMEA markets. The move aims to integrate their analytics expertise and enhance global outreach.
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Veritas & Google launch new data protection on cloud marketplace
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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storage
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data protection
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google
Google and Veritas Technologies launch Veritas Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace, promising up to 40% reduction in cloud computing costs.
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O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
A Juniper Research study predicts operator investment in Open Radio Access Networks will hit USD $11 billion by 2029, up from USD $2 billion in 2024.
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Survey reveals gaps in Gen AI use among professionals
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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A WalkMe survey uncovers significant gaps in Generative AI adoption among professionals, with over half of surveyed companies reporting minimal or no use of the technology.
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ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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healthtech
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ai models
The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK’s tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.
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Sage & Stripe expand partnership to streamline SMB payments
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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Sage expands its partnership with Stripe to enhance payment processing and cashflow management for small and mid-sized businesses.
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UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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genai
Despite rising cybersecurity investments, a new Appsbroker CTS survey reveals a growing sense of insecurity among UK's IT leaders, with 87% losing sleep over cyber risks.
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Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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dr
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financial systems
New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.
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Leon Paul sees major growth after implementing Orderwise system
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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it in manufacturing
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supply chain & logistics
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erp
Leon Paul, a leading British fencing gear maker, revolutionised its warehouse operations with Forterro’s Orderwise ERP, slashing annual wastage by GBP £150,000.
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Pulsant reveals client-driven redesign of Croydon data centre
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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productivity
Pulsant has revamped its Croydon data centre, the first in a series of nationwide refurbishments, enhancing client experience and on-site efficiency.
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BlackFog announces new leadership to drive growth & innovation
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
BlackFog strengthens leadership with Brenda Robb as President, John Sarantakes as CRO, and Mark Griffith as VP of Strategic Sales to drive growth amid rising ransomware threats.
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Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview for enhanced data integration
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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mdm
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview to enhance data integration, governance, and accessibility, aiming to turn fragmented data into strategic assets for businesses.
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UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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payment technologies
The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.
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TanX hits USD $1 billion in quarterly trading volume
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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defi
TanX has hit a quarterly trading volume of USD $1 billion, marking a 70% rise and underscoring the growing reliance on decentralized trading platforms.
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Siemon appoints Trey Somers as new VP of product management
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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financial institutions
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siemon
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job moves
Siemon appoints Trey Somers as VP of Product Management to lead global product team, aiming to innovate and adapt to market needs. Somers brings 20+ years' expertise.
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Three ways CISOs can use Microsoft Copilot for security to strengthen defences
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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it training
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cybersecurity
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ai agents
As the cybersecurity landscape intensifies, Microsoft Copilot for Security emerges as a CISO ally by enhancing incident reporting, threat prevention, and team upskilling.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils new AI-ready infrastructure & services
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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storage
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partner programmes
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genai
Hitachi Vantara's new Hitachi iQ portfolio, featuring AI-ready infrastructure and solutions, is now available worldwide.
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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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cloud services
AI adoption could revolutionise the UK's accounting sector, adding GBP £2 billion to GDP, boosting exports by GBP £238 million, and creating nearly 20,000 jobs over three years, according to a new study by Sage and Demos.
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Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ai
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digital literacy
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user interface
Research by Intelex and Verdantix unveils key obstacles to mobile EHS app adoption, with 82% citing lack of devices and 76% pointing to connectivity issues.
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UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.