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AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.
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Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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cartech
Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.
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Corporate Digital Identity: a tool to combat financial crime

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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money laundering
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fraud
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financial institutions
Financial crime is set to cost global economies USD $485.6 billion in 2023, prompting calls for Corporate Digital Identity to enhance fraud prevention.
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Kaseya predicts a technology boom for MSPs and SMBs

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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it automation
Kaseya predicts a transformative future for Managed Service Providers, as technology enables small to mid-sized businesses to compete with larger firms.
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UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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leadership
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skills shortage
New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.
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Everest Group exceeds impact sourcing targets in 2024

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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global economy
Everest Group aims to boost impact sourcing in tech services from 350,000 to 500,000 by 2025, with projections of 505,000 to 535,000 for 2024.
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Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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global economy
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fiverr
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startups
Fiverr has unveiled a new Financial Services Vertical to empower startups with essential finance roles, amid a booming industry growing at 7.7%.
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Certinia unveils Customer Success Cloud for seamless integration

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Certinia has launched its Customer Success Cloud, integrating seamlessly with its existing Professional Services Cloud to enhance collaboration across departments.
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AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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it department
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A Certinia report reveals 43% of firms see staff AI training as key for 2024, while 38% plan to hire AI talent. Will firms adapt swiftly enough?.
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Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities

Tue, 7th May 2024
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cyber risk
New report reveals a worrying concentration of cyber risks in just 15 vendors, underlining the global economy's vulnerability to third-party cyber threats.
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Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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software development
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education, learning & training
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scholarship
Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.
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UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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uk government
Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.
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Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.
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Cybersecurity is your defensive strategy, cyber resilience is your business

Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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disruption
In light of the massive cybersecurity breach impacting Ivanti solutions, firms are urged to embrace cyber resilience for business continuity, demonstrating greater fortitude against potential disruptions.
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Sovos appoints new VPs of sales for EMEA & LATAM regions

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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oracle
Sovos bolsters key positions by appointing Elcim Sirek and Marcelo Souza as vice presidents of sales for the EMEA and LATAM regions.
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Maincubes plans largest data centre yet for hyperscale needs by 2027

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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maincubes, a top European data centre owner, plans to build its largest centre to date, FRA04, in Frankfurt's Rhine-Main Area, boasting a massive 40MW IT capacity and designed to meet rising needs for hyperscale and AI infrastructure.
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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
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EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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investment
EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.
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Eagle Eye Group appoints first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Eagle Eye Group hires Jean-Matthieu Schertzer as its first Chief AI Officer, aiming to bolster AI-driven personalised retail promotions.
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North Korea's illicit cryptocurrency theft fuels weapons program

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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North Korea's state-sponsored cyberattacks are amassing billions in stolen cryptocurrency, funding up to half of the nation's missile program.