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GoWit launches self-service retail media setup in 15 minutes

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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GoWit unveils a self-service solution, enabling retailers to set up retail media advertising in just 15 minutes at no cost, after securing USD $1.3 million.
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Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.
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Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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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

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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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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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.
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Financial services lead in global AI readiness, says GenAI report

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Financial services lead in AI readiness, with 70% actively using AI, while the retail sector lags at 30%, according to GenAI's latest report.
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GoWit secures USD $1.3 million for expansion into Europe & MENA

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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GoWit raises USD $1.3 million to expand its retail media platform into Europe and MENA, bolstering product development and aiming for seamless integration.
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Parcel Pending teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op for parcel lockers

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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Parcel Pending by Quadient teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op to install multicarrier lockers, starting at Bridge Street, Writtle, enhancing local parcel services.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as UK & Ireland channel head

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.
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Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.
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Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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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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Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.
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NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.
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EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe's data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.
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IT professionals in Europe wary of AI misinformation risks

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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A survey by ISACA reveals that while European IT professionals see AI's potential benefits, significant concerns about detecting AI misinformation persist.
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Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.
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Shona Petley promoted to CFO at Ascertus

Sun, 11th Aug 2024
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Ascertus promotes Shona Petley to CFO, tasking her with strategic financial oversight as the document management firm bolsters its growth in the UK and Europe.
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Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.
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PAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to boost fraud detection

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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PAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to enhance fraud detection in the UK and Europe, aiming to address significant global fraud losses projected at USD $343 billion by 2027.