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Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.
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UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.
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NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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An international study reveals that 94% of New Zealand's financial leaders struggle to extract insights from outdated data, hindering AI adoption.
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Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.
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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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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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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
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Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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A SOTI report unveils major IT vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency services, raising alarms after CrowdStrike's global outage affected 8.5 million devices.
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Genetec to host Security Center SaaS on Microsoft Azure in Australia

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Genetec now hosts its Security Center SaaS in Australia via Microsoft Azure to meet the growing regional demand for local cloud-based physical security.
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ShipEngine launches turnkey shipping solution for UK platforms

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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ShipEngine debuts its new 'ShipEngine for Platforms' in the UK, enabling ecommerce platforms to integrate seamless shipping components, enhancing merchant workflows.
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HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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HP Wolf Security's latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cloud services
OVHcloud reveals plans for its innovative recycled datacentres, repurposing sites like old aluminium plants and a former NSA base as part of its green initiative.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
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Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
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Tomorrow University expands MBA with Apple Vision Pro to Europe

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Tomorrow University expands its Immersive MBA, integrating the Apple Vision Pro headset, to Europe and several global markets, enhancing tech-driven education.
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Exclusive: InfoTrack's Global CTO on innovation and women in STEM

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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hybrid & remote work
Global CTO at InfoTrack, Nadene Serman, has discussed breakthroughs in innovation and cybersecurity while championing the role of women in STEM fields.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.
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Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.
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ReturnBear to launch reverse logistics solutions in the UK

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ReturnBear expands into the UK, launching reverse logistics solutions on July 1 to help brands manage cross-border eCommerce returns efficiently.