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Rapid7 launches Command Platform for security management

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Rapid7 has launched Command Platform, integrating security data for comprehensive threat monitoring and management.
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Ransomware attacks hit 63% of UK government bodies

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Sixty-three percent of UK government sector businesses faced ransomware attacks last year, with phishing incidents adding to the sector's cyber security woes.
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Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.
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StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.
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Lenovo names Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, forms tech group

Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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Lenovo names Dr. Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, succeeding Dr. Yong Rui, who will head the new Emerging Technology Group to drive AI and innovation forward.
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Alibaba Cloud & OBS launch OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Paris 2024 Games

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services unveil OBS Cloud 3.0 for Paris 2024, enabling AI-driven live cloud broadcasting for the first time in Olympic history.
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Exabeam, LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Exabeam and LogRhythm merge to form an AI-driven cybersecurity powerhouse, bolstering security and enhancing threat detection capabilities.
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Check Point welcomes new CEO as Q2 reports strong results

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Check Point names Nadav Zafrir as new CEO amid strong Q2 2024 results, with revenues up 7% to USD $627 million. Founder Gil Shwed to become Executive Chairman.
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Tricentis acquires SeaLights to bolster software quality intelligence

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Tricentis has acquired SeaLights to boost AI-powered quality engineering, enhancing insights into code and test integrations in the CI/CD pipeline.
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Andy Ellenthal named new CEO of LeanDNA as Lebovitz shifts role

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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LeanDNA appoints Andy Ellenthal as CEO, succeeding founder Richard Lebovitz. Ellenthal brings extensive business analytics experience to drive company's growth.
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FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as CEO, effective 19 August 2024, following an extensive search. Brandt brings over 18 years of solar industry experience.
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UK SMEs face cloud migration challenges, warns Six Degrees

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Six Degrees' UK SME Cloud Intelligence Report 2024 reveals 80% of mid-market firms face unexpected costs in cloud migrations, urging a strategic approach.
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Liz Parry named first female CEO at Lifecycle Software

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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Liz Parry has been named CEO of Lifecycle Software, making history as the first woman to hold the position, succeeding Kelvin Chaffer who moves to Neural Technologies.
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Exabeam & LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Exabeam and LogRhythm complete merger to create an AI-driven security operations platform, led by CEO Christopher O'Malley.
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Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Peter Birks has been named CEO of Velstar, with founder Dan Sheard transitioning to focus on growth and partnerships. Velstar projects a revenue of GBP £10 million for 2024.
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Qumulo appoints Douglas Gourlay as new president & CEO

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Qumulo appoints Douglas Gourlay as CEO and President, tasking the former Arista Networks exec with driving the next growth phase amid AI and cloud innovations.
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StarHub partners with ServiceNow on new enterprise service platform

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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StarHub unveils a strategic partnership with ServiceNow, integrating Enterprise Solutions with the Now Platform to revolutionise enterprise service management across industries.
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Rapid7 to acquire Noetic Cyber to boost security operations

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Rapid7 to acquire Noetic Cyber, aiming to bolster its security ops platform with enhanced visibility and threat management. Expected closure: Q3 fiscal 2024.
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Advent One appoints Jason Dixon as new CEO, John Twine shifts role

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Advent One appoints Jason Dixon as CEO, succeeding John Twine. Twine remains on the Board as Non-Executive Director. The company eyes continued growth.
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UK election impact on tech sectors critical – industry

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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The upcoming UK General Election is set to influence pivotal sectors, with industry leaders urging strategic investments in the NHS and technology to ensure sustainable growth.