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Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
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ransomware
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Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
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Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
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cybersecurity
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european
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nhs
Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
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Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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power / energy
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ai
The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.
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Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of sales for EMEA & APJ regions
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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japan
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leadership
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resellers
Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of Sales for EMEA and APJ regions, leveraging his 24 years of tech sales leadership to enhance market presence and drive growth.
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Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.
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NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ransomware
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ncc group
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threat intelligence
LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.
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SentinelOne wins top honours at 2024 Beyond Awards by Pax8
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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community
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sentinelone
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apac
SentinelOne bagged the MVP Vendor award for APAC and the Global Partner’s Choice award at the 2024 Beyond Awards, celebrating their impactful partnership with Pax8.
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Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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sd-wan
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Colt Technology Services is set to invest EUR €100 million to expand into six Asian markets, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and cloud adoption in the APAC region.
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EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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russia
For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
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Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese e-commerce payments
Wed, 29th May 2024
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fintechs
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payment technologies
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transactions
Currencycloud and Pyvio are partnering to enhance cross-border payment solutions for Chinese e-commerce businesses, aiming to simplify transactions in emerging markets.
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Westcon-Comstor reports 8% revenue rise to USD $3.69 billion
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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distributors
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financial results
Westcon-Comstor reports an 8% revenue increase to USD $3.69 billion for FY24, driven by recurring revenues and growth in cybersecurity and networking sectors.
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Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand AI cybersecurity reach
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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email security
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dlp
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ai
Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand its AI-powered email cybersecurity services to the UAE, India, and Africa, addressing rising cyber threats in these regions.
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Myriota unveils FlexSense to accelerate IoT development globally
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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cleantech
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solar power
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connectivity
Myriota unveils FlexSense, a revolutionary IoT platform, promising rapid deployment and extensive battery life, significantly accelerating sensor-based solutions.
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Myriota launches FlexSense, transforming the IoT landscape
Tue, 21st May 2024
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apm
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iot
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cleantech
Myriota launches Myriota FlexSense, a rapid-deployment IoT device with robust sensor capabilities and satellite connectivity, poised to transform the IoT landscape.
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Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with giveaway
Mon, 20th May 2024
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edutech
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a global pizza giveaway, events in 20+ countries, and community engagements, marking the historic BTC purchase.
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Vertiv expands Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS system offering
Wed, 1st May 2024
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vertiv
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emea
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network edge
Vertiv bolsters its Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS system line-up, extending the range to 5-10kVA GV models. The expansion targets network edge usage, offering enhanced effectiveness and more runtime in less space.
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Fastly named Gartner’s top choice for Cloud WAAP for sixth year
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Tech firm Fastly has been named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud Web Application and API Protection for the sixth consecutive year.
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Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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raas
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energy sector
African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.
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Westcon-Comstor & Check Point enhance partnership for AWS Marketplace
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor is set to enhance its partnership with Check Point to optimise distribution channels and sell its cybersecurity software packages on AWS Marketplace.
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Exclusive: How Fluent Commerce is shaking up the OMS industry
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
In an exclusive, Fluent Commerce's Chief Strategy Officer, Jamie Cairns, illuminates how the Australian firm is revolutionising how global businesses manage orders and inventory.