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United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King's Speech
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Huma has raised USD $80 million in Series D funding to launch its AI-driven Huma Cloud Platform, aiming to transform 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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Rocketlane has raised USD $24 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven CRM platform, aiming to revolutionise client project delivery.
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Intelliworx promotes Johnson to lead client operations in UK, US
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Intelliworx promotes Joy Johnson to lead UK and US client services, aiming to capitalise on the booming cybersecurity market and company's growth.
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Paessler partners with Prianto to expand UK monitoring solutions
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Paessler teams up with UK software distributor Prianto to expand the reach of its monitoring solutions, aiming for rapid growth and enhanced service delivery.
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Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director, bringing 25 years of IT sales expertise to drive growth from their new Manchester office.
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Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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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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Nicolas Schwarzpaul appointed new CEO of dataglobal Group
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Nicolas Schwarzpaul has been appointed CEO of dataglobal Group, effective 1 July 2024, succeeding Dr Christian Uhl, who steps down at his request.
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BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.
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Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Check Point Software Technologies has secured a Leader ranking in the Forrester Wave, highlighting its top-tier mobile security capabilities.
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Teradata & DataRobot join forces to enhance AI integration
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Teradata integrates DataRobot AI Platform with VantageCloud and ClearScape Analytics, boosting enterprise AI operationalisation and accelerating innovation.
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Raiffeisen Bank partners with Fivetran for data transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
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UK's Griffin digital bank achieves B Corp certification milestone
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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UK digital bank Griffin becomes the first in Europe to obtain B Corp certification, underlining its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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Insights from AI Appreciation Day highlight industry impacts
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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On AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders highlight AI's transforming role across sectors from cybersecurity to logistics, urging ethical and innovative practices.
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UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.