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Acuity Analytics unveils new brand, expands AI & data services

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Acuity Knowledge Partners rebrands as Acuity Analytics, expanding AI and data services to support over 800 clients with advanced tech and human expertise.
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AI transforms software testing, but expertise & oversight lag

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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AI use in software testing has doubled to 60%, but 80% of organisations still lack the expertise needed for effective AI testing management.
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DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.
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Atarim launches InnerCircle AI agents to boost creative projects

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Atarim unveils InnerCircle, six AI agents embedded in workflows to enhance digital creative projects with expert guidance and real-time collaboration.
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LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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LevelBlue and Akamai have teamed up to offer a managed web app and API security service, tackling rising threats with AI-driven, 24/7 protection and expert support.
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LevelBlue to acquire Aon's cyber consulting teams in global deal

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.
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PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space

Wed, 28th May 2025
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PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.
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Relevance AI raises $24 million to boost AI workforce tools

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Relevance AI has raised $24 million to expand its AI agent platform, enabling no-code creation of specialised AI workforces for enterprises worldwide.
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Myriad360 earns spot on 2025 Tech Elite 250 list by CRN

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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Myriad360 has made it onto CRN's 2025 Tech Elite 250 list, recognising its outstanding technical expertise and customer impact in IT solutions.
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Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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Red Canary's 2025 Threat Detection Report reveals alarming trends in cybersecurity, with identity attacks quadrupling and new malware techniques emerging.
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VMware Explore 2025 expands with global on tour series & new passes

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Broadcom's VMware Explore 2025 returns to Las Vegas, expanding globally with a new series visiting cities including Sydney, London, and Tokyo.
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Cybersecurity expert calls for shift to data-centric defence

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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As cyber threats surge, Simon Pamplin of Certes calls for a radical shift to data-centric security, emphasising the inadequacy of traditional defence models.
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Hackers increasingly 'island hopping' – so what does it mean?

Tue, 14th May 2019
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Hackers are escalating their use of 'island hopping', targeting less secure third-party suppliers to infiltrate larger organisations' networks and wreak havoc.
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5 steps to implementing digital data center operations

Thu, 9th May 2019
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Schneider's Kevin Lemke discusses how digital data center operations increase efficiency and lower costs - and how to get there.
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4 reasons cloud and colocation providers are going renewable

Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Schneider Electric's John Powers shares the massive impact renewable energy is having on the data center industry.
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Three 'must-haves' for building a resilient edge

Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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Edge computing is set to surpass hyperscale markets, driven by 5G and data demands. Learn the three essentials for resilient edge infrastructure.
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Are hard disk drives damaged by smoke recoverable?

Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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The old saying 'fail to prepare, prepare to fail' is certainly an apt proverb in IT circles - ESET shares some advice for recovering smoke-damaged HDDs.
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Experts and execs comment on Facebook data leak

Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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Facebook's reputation takes another hit as 540 million user records are exposed due to misconfigured AWS servers.
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6 steps for setting up a server room for your business

Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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Schneider Electric's Kavita Manral discusses the modern server room and advice for setting up one for a business.
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Modular data centers mitigate colocation construction risks

Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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Schneider's Matthew Tavares believes modular data centers are key for colocation providers seeking a competitive advantage with rapid deployment.