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Kiwis confident in cyber security, but wary of AI tools
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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email security
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New Zealanders are diligent about cyber security but wary of AI tools, an NCSC study reveals. Only 35% find cyber security intimidating, yet AI trust lags.
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Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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it training
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ai
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enterprise adoption
A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.
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Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Atomicwork raises USD $14 million in seed funding, enhances enterprise AI tech, and fortifies its US team with new leadership to drive future innovations.
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Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.
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Leapwork report reveals flawed AI testing, highlights need for change
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
A Leapwork survey reveals only 16% of firms find their software testing efficient, despite 85% having integrated AI, uncovering widespread performance issues.
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BAM Mutual launches in Australia to insure key infrastructure bonds
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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financing
BAM Mutual debuts bond insurance in Australia, targeting energy transition and social infrastructure, aiming to expedite and economise key projects in the region.
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Seagate expands Lyve Cloud with new features and additional regions
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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storage
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surveillance
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Seagate broadens its Lyve Cloud with new features and sites in Germany and Japan, aiming to enhance cost optimisation, efficiency, and scalability for enterprises.
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Study shows disconnect between IT departments & employees’ DEX
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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kpis
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communication
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employees
Scalable Software reveals 45% of US and UK organisations fail to engage in employee journey mapping, highlighting major gaps in digital experience understanding.
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UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ar, vr & metaverse
Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.
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Global report reveals mixed attitudes towards AI in healthcare
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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healthtech
A new Elsevier report reveals US, China, and India show varied attitudes towards AI in research and healthcare, with China leading in optimism and use.
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Lenovo & Formula 1 extend partnership, Lenovo becomes Global Partner
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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edge computing
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hpc
Lenovo and Formula 1 extend partnership, making Lenovo a Global Partner and Motorola the Global Smartphone Partner, starting in 2025.
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Raj Chauhan named President for Americas at Vudoo
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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digital advertising
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vudoo
Vudoo appoints Raj Chauhan as President for the Americas, leveraging his 20+ years in digital advertising to drive expansion in the American market.
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Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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sales
AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.
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Avanade names Rodrigo Caserta new CEO as Pamela Maynard exits
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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microsoft
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leadership
Rodrigo Caserta named new Avanade CEO, succeeding Pamela Maynard, who transitions to Microsoft. Caserta's leadership set to drive further growth and innovation.
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Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.
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Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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copilots
AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe’s notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.
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CAST launches automated SBOM management tool for compliance
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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saas
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risk & compliance
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automation
CAST has launched CAST SBOM Manager, an automated tool to create and manage Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) for compliance, aimed at simplifying documentation for software providers.
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OpenAI supports key senate bills shaping AI regulation
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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ai models
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openai
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chatgpt
OpenAI has endorsed three key Senate bills, including the Future of AI Innovation Act, positioning itself as a major player in US AI regulation debates.
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EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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healthtech
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ai models
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data governance
As the EU AI Act takes effect, UK firms must quickly adapt to comply with new regulations, affecting sectors from technology to finance.
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IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to boost AI compliance tools
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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martech
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physical security
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risk & compliance
IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to bolster AI-driven marketing compliance, aiming to slash regulatory fines and speed time to market for global brands.