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Exclusive: How mobile game Kinder World is fostering mental wellbeing
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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personal computing devices
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ios
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monetisation
Mobile game Kinder World, born out of the pandemic, fosters mental wellbeing by merging virtual houseplant care with therapeutic activities.
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Radware signs deal for enhanced DDoS defences with European stock exchange
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
Radware secures a multimillion-euro deal with a leading European stock exchange for its AI-powered DDoS protection services amid a 265% surge in attacks.
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Zayo Europe appoints Jennifer Smith as CFO amid expansion plans
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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cfo
Zayo Europe appoints Jennifer Smith as CFO, aiding its strategic European expansion. Two new board members join to bolster growth.
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Paynetics teams up with tell.money to launch CoP service
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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fintech
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cloud services
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open banking
Paynetics teams up with open banking platform tell.money to launch a new Confirmation of Payee service, enhancing security and compliance for its customers.
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Industrial blockchain revolutionising transparency & security
Sat, 21st Sep 2024
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cloud services
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ibm
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transparency
Blockchain technology is revolutionising the industrial sector by enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency. Companies like IBM and Power Ledger lead the way.
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Gen Z demands more digital channels for customer service
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ecommerce
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agentic ai
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instagram
New research by CommBox reveals UK Gen Z shoppers prefer digital channels like WhatsApp for customer service, while older generations stick to phone calls.
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Business secretary supports remote work amid push for office return
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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amazon
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productivity
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds champions remote work for its productivity benefits, opposing big firms like Santander and Amazon.
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Few firms use strategic compliance, says FloQast study
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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emea
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trust
Only 16% of organisations adopt a strategic compliance approach, spotlighting the emergence of risk orchestration as a key trend in CFO and compliance roles.
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Kula launches AI-driven recruitment platform for global market expansion
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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hcm
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ai
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payment technologies
Kula launches the first hiring platform with advanced AI, aiming to revolutionise recruiting by personalising and automating every step of the process.
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Alexander Rutges named new COO of Beatgrid
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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global expansion
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coo
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job moves
Alexander Rutges joins Beatgrid as COO, leveraging 20+ years in media and marketing to steer the company’s innovative solutions in cross-media ad measurement.
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Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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global economy
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fiverr
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startups
Fiverr has unveiled a new Financial Services Vertical to empower startups with essential finance roles, amid a booming industry growing at 7.7%.
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Workday unveils Illuminate AI to revolutionise business tasks
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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hcm
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genai
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ai
Workday unveils Illuminate, an AI tool designed to revolutionise HR and finance processes with automated insights and task efficiency based on vast datasets.
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Laserfiche clinches ninth WealthManagement.com Industry Award
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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crm
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document management
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digital transformation
Laserfiche has clinched its ninth WealthManagement.com Industry Award for its generative AI document summarisation tool, boosting efficiency in wealth management.
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Purple Transform secures GBP £4.5m to expand AI analytics reach
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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cisco
Purple Transform raises GBP £4.5 million to expand AI data analytics in the West Midlands, led by Mercia Ventures. The funding will support new sectors and job creation.
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HPE introduces ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server for edge efficacy
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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edge computing
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martech
Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveils the HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server, tackling edge computing with enhanced performance and compact, rugged design.
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Productivity cited as top priority for GBS leaders in 2024
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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rpa
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genai
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ai
A new study reveals that 53% of Global Business Services leaders prioritise productivity enhancement in 2024, highlighting its critical role in economic resilience.
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AI & quantum computing: progress & future challenges
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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quantum computing
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ai
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cybersecurity
A new S&P Global report suggests that AI and quantum computing breakthroughs will remain confined to well-funded institutions, delaying widespread adoption.
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Survey: only 16% find their software testing efficient
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
Only 16% of organisations find their software testing effective amidst AI integration, revealing significant challenges and a need for better test practices.
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Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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apm
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cleantech
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software development
Climate X’s report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.
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UK businesses struggle to meet net-zero targets due to logistics
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
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collaboration
New Wincanton research reveals over half of UK businesses doubt they will meet net-zero targets, citing logistics costs and alternative fuel technologies as major hurdles.