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Black Pearl Group launches Bebop, AI sales platform

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Black Pearl Group has unveiled the beta launch of Bebop, an AI-driven sales intelligence platform, aimed at revolutionising SME sales strategies.
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LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.
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Tempest launches with USD $3.2M to revolutionise dev ops

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Tempest, a new developer platform backed by USD $3.2M in funding, aims to streamline software delivery for engineering teams facing complex challenges.
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Tiger Technology targets USD $10M funding for cloud growth

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Tiger Technology is set to secure USD $10M in Series A funding, driven by strong demand for its hybrid cloud data management platform amid soaring data costs.
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GMI Cloud secures USD $82M to expand AI infrastructure

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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GMI Cloud has secured USD $82 million in Series A funding to enhance its cloud infrastructure and establish a new data centre in the US.
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Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.
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London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.
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Kiteworks unveils tool to assess & prioritise data breaches

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Kiteworks has unveiled its Risk Exposure Index, a new tool for assessing data breaches based on severity and potential impact, alongside a detailed report.
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Silicon Valley veteran Anthony Lye named CEO of Quid

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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AI platform Quid appoints Anthony Lye as CEO, succeeding Peter Caswell after 13 years. Lye brings a wealth of experience from Palantir and Amplience.
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Women in Cyber interview with Yubico's Co-Founder and now Chief Evangelist, Stina Ehrensvard

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Stina Ehrensvard, co-founder of Yubico, champions women's roles in cybersecurity, aiming to inspire more females to join the industry with her story.
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Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Fabric Cryptography raises USD $33 million in Series A funding co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx to develop Verifiable Processing Unit chips for cryptography.
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Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Cohesity's James Blake has revealed the company's strategy for data resilience and cybersecurity, with a focus on countering cyber threats.
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Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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DataStax's Warren Schilpzand has discussed leveraging AI for customer success, highlighting projects with Priceline, Macquarie Bank, and APAC market growth.
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Titans of Tech - Philip Rathle of Neo4j

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Philip Rathle's leadership at Neo4J has transformed the startup into a global leader in graph databases, pioneering innovation in connected data and AI.
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The best management consulting clubs (Benefits + fees)

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Explore the top 12 global management consulting clubs providing consultants with pathways for growth through workshops, networking and industry insights.
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UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.
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£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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AI investment in the UL set to double with a £100m boost, targeting healthcare, environmental protection, and national security sectors.
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IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.
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NVIDIA GTC 2024 coming up soon, with AI taking centre stage

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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GTC 2024 by NVIDIA sets to break convention with its hybrid model and a robust focus on AI, serving as a fertile ground for collaborative AI development.
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Kiteworks launches new DRM technology for secure file sharing

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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Kiteworks introduces SafeEDIT, a next-gen digital rights management tech focusing on secure file sharing using video streaming.