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Liz Parry named first female CEO at Lifecycle Software
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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leadership
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expansion
Liz Parry has been named CEO of Lifecycle Software, making history as the first woman to hold the position, succeeding Kelvin Chaffer who moves to Neural Technologies.
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Kraken Custody expands to institutional clients in UK, Australia
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
Kraken Institutional extends its custody solution, Kraken Custody, to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, enhancing secure digital asset management and engagement.
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How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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physical security
As eCommerce expands towards an estimated market value of USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, combining network tokenisation and Click to Pay can help merchants enhance security and convenience, reducing cart abandonment and boosting customer loyalty.
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IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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devops
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dei
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partner programmes
IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.
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SnapLogic survey reveals crippling costs of outdated technology
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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genai
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ai
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productivity
Legacy systems are costing businesses nearly USD $3 million annually, reveals SnapLogic. The integration of GenAI promises to alleviate 25% of workloads.
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Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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open source
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software development
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.
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Optimizely unveils new CMS with innovative Visual Builder tool
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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saas
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paas
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ecm
Optimizely introduces its new SaaS CMS with the Visual Builder tool, empowering marketers to create and personalise websites effortlessly, enhancing engagement and conversions.
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Haruko expands to Southeast Asia, secures USD $6 million funding
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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fintech
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defi
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venture capital
Digital asset platform Haruko secures USD $6 million for Southeast Asia expansion, led by White Star Capital and MMC Ventures, boosting its total funding to USD $16 million.
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New Relic's annual ESG report highlights sustainability efforts
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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cloud services
New Relic's latest ESG Impact Report details strides in sustainability, security, and inclusivity, with milestones like fully renewable energy offices and expanded student programs.
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King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.
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United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King's Speech
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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martech
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hcm
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cdp
The UK government announced an AI Bill in the King's Speech, aiming to shift from flexible frameworks to binding regulations ensuring responsible AI use.
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Mixed reaction from the AI community on King's Speech
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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llms
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ai
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ai models
The King's Speech lacked the anticipated new AI Bill, sparking mixed reactions and highlighting the UK's focus on cyber security over comprehensive AI legislation.
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Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
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Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.
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Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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recruitment
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autism
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dyslexia
New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.
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Businesses turn to immersive phygital experiences for engagement
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Businesses are leveraging immersive phygital experiences, blending physical and digital interactions, to enhance customer engagement.
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Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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low-code
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no-code
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genai
Huma secures Series D funding of USD $80 million, bolstering its total to over USD $300 million. The funds will advance its new AI-powered Huma Cloud Platform, aimed at revolutionising digital health solutions.
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Rocketlane secures USD $24 million Series B funding for CRM platform
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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saas
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crm
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freshworks
Rocketlane raises USD $24 million in Series B to enhance its AI-driven CRM platform. Co-led by 8VC, Matrix Partners India, and Nexus Venture Partners, funding totals USD $45 million.
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Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.
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Intelliworx promotes Johnson to lead client operations in UK, US
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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ai agents
Intelliworx promotes Joy Johnson to lead UK and US client services, aiming to capitalise on the booming cybersecurity market and company's growth.