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Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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IFS acquires EmpowerMX, enhancing AI-driven aviation MRO solutions for major airlines. This merger promises bolstered capabilities, innovation, and industry leadership.
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US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
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Insurwave & Inigo partner for real-time exposure tracking in aviation

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Insurwave, a London-based insurtech platform, partners with UK insurer Inigo, promising real-time exposure tracking for their Aviation War portfolio in light of increasing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Slow uptake for Equipment as a Service despite interest

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Despite high expectations, Equipment as a Service makes up less than 1% of 2023 equipment sales amid global interest.
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Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.
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Motorola acquires London surveillance firm Silent Sentinel

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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Motorola Solutions acquires UK-based Silent Sentinel, a leading provider of advanced video surveillance solutions, in a strategic move that enhances its video security portfolio.
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Bridewell collaborates with Microsoft on Security Copilot development

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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UK cybersecurity firm, Bridewell, is teaming up with Microsoft to refine their Security Copilot product, leveraging AI technology to enhance cyber defence capabilities.
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British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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In a pioneering move, British firm IKAR Holdings has appointed an AI system, IKONIC, to its board of directors.
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Bridewell OT security specialist gains new appointment

Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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UK cyber security firm Bridewell appoints Glenn Warwick as Head of Operational Technology to strengthen clients' OT security and drive R&D in this area.
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Speedcast signs multi-year contract with Bristow Group

Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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Speedcast has signed a multi-year contract with Bristow Group to provide technology upgrades and future proof over 40 remote sites worldwide.
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Google Cloud scores new contract with Lufthansa Group

Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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Google Cloud's infrastructure and machine learning capabilities will support Lufthansa Group's new operation platform.