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Safeguard Global to tackle AI & HR risks in LinkedIn Live event
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ai
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linkedin
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workforce management
Safeguard Global will host a LinkedIn Live event on International HR Day addressing global workforce risks amid rising AI adoption in human resources.
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Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399
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video conferencing
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productivity
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sustainability
Acer launches new Aspire AI laptops with 14- and 16-inch models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and Snapdragon X, priced from AUD $1,399.
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Boomi acquires Thru to enhance secure file transfer platform
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digital transformation
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encryption
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data encryption
Boomi will acquire Thru by June 2025, adding secure managed file transfer to its platform for unified data integration and stringent compliance needs.
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Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson on why AI needs process to deliver business value
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data fabric
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low-code
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genai
Appian's Marc Wilson says AI must be embedded into core workflows to deliver real business value, warning against treating AI as a standalone solution.
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TCS ranked 45th most valuable brand globally, valued at USD $57.3bn
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
Tata Consultancy Services climbs to 45th in Kantar BrandZ 2025 report, hitting a brand value of USD $57.3bn with 28% annual growth.
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Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards
Yesterday
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Tenable launches connectors and customisable dashboards in Tenable One, unifying security data from multiple tools to enhance risk visibility and management.
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Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs
Yesterday
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Zyxel Networks secured Champion status for its firewalls and VPNs in techconsult's 2025 survey, praised for usability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
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Databricks to acquire Neon for AI-driven serverless Postgres
Yesterday
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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open source
Databricks plans to acquire Neon, a serverless Postgres firm, boosting AI-driven database capabilities amid the $100bn market upheaval.
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Alteryx unveils unified AI suite to streamline data analytics
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Alteryx has launched Alteryx One, an AI-driven analytics suite offering unified data management, automation and enhanced cloud integration for enterprises.
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Apromore boosts operational insights with native task mining
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Apromore enhances its process intelligence platform with native task mining, offering businesses detailed insights from enterprise workflows to individual user actions.
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monday.com grows Q1 revenue 30%, cites continued investment in innovation
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saas
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cx
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ai
monday.com reports Q1 fiscal 2025 revenue of $282.3m, a 30% rise, with record profits and cash flow boosting confidence in growth prospects.
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BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
BioCatch and The Knoble have launched a toolkit to help banks quantify losses and build a business case for stronger authorised push payment scam prevention.
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Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study
Yesterday
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Pangea's study reveals significant security risks in AI deployment, with one in ten prompt injection attacks bypassing basic defences in corporate systems.
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Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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fancy bear
ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.
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Recruiters urged to integrate AI as job applications surge 42%
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hcm
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genai
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ai
Job applications have surged 42%, prompting recruiters to explore AI tools to boost efficiency while preserving hiring quality amid growing demands.
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GitLab 18 debuts with AI-native features for DevSecOps teams
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
GitLab launches GitLab 18 with AI-native features, boosting DevOps, security, and compliance for Premium and Ultimate users at no extra cost.
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Cathay boosts efficiency with expanded automation & AI tools
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cathay Airways boosts operations with UiPath AI, deploying 160+ bots across 20 departments to enhance efficiency and customer experience post-pandemic.
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Josys launches Josys AI to streamline SaaS governance tools
Yesterday
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physical security
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rpa
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ai
Josys has unveiled Josys AI, an AI-driven suite to streamline SaaS management, enhancing security and reducing IT workload across organisations.
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Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead strategy push
Yesterday
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partner programmes
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deloitte
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metservice
Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead business transformation and strategy, marking a major step in expanding its client offerings amid growing demand.
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Schneider Electric unveils AI Copilot to enhance manufacturing
Yesterday
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robots
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Schneider Electric and Microsoft have unveiled an industrial Copilot using generative AI to boost productivity and streamline automation in manufacturing environments.