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Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Databricks has acquired BladeBridge to simplify enterprise data warehouse migrations, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance for over ten thousand customers.
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UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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UBS has launched its first Global Entrepreneur Report, revealing that 62% of entrepreneurs see AI as their greatest business opportunity amidst economic uncertainties.
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Mostly AI launches open-source toolkit for synthetic data
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Austrian firm MOSTLY AI has launched the first open-source toolkit for generating synthetic data, enabling businesses to train AI models while safeguarding privacy.
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APAC IT leaders face data challenges in AI adoption drive
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Research by MuleSoft reveals that nearly all IT leaders in APAC plan to adopt AI agents, but 95% face significant data integration challenges.
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Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.
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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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Linux Foundation Energy releases SEAPATH version 1.0
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Linux Foundation Energy has unveiled SEAPATH version 1.0, a groundbreaking open source hypervisor for digital substation automation systems, enhancing grid efficiency.
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Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.
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DeepSeek breach highlights centralised AI vulnerabilities
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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DeepSeek faces a major data breach, leading experts to advocate for decentralised AI systems to enhance security and mitigate user data risks.
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Nutanix: GenAI strategies prioritise security & scaling
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A new Nutanix report reveals that over 80% of enterprises have embraced Generative AI, yet 95% face significant security challenges in its implementation.
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Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.
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OutSystems releases AI-driven Mentor for software development
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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OutSystems has launched its AI-driven digital worker, Mentor, on the OutSystems Developer Cloud to enhance software development efficiency and quality.
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Pax8 & Foxit enhance cloud offerings with new partnership
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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document management
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Pax8 has partnered with Foxit to enhance its cloud marketplace, adding PDF and eSignature solutions aimed at improving document management for global businesses.
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Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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network management
Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.
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AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A study by Incogni reveals that two-thirds of AI-powered Chrome extensions could jeopardise user privacy, with 41% collecting personal data.
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AI needs process intelligence for meaningful impact
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A new study by Celonis reveals that 89% of business leaders believe AI needs Process Intelligence for effectiveness, as 58% express concerns over process inefficiencies.
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Securing Auckland City Mission’s future with Gallagher Command Centre
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Auckland City Mission upgrades security for its new GBP £110 million HomeGround facility using Gallagher's advanced Command Centre technology, enhancing safety.
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AI & process intelligence vital for business leaders
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A new report by Celonis reveals that 89% of business leaders believe AI must integrate with Process Intelligence to optimise operational efficiency.
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Under attack: Exposing upscale hacktivist DDoS tactics
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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In November 2024, a surge of over 60 DDoS attacks targeted 39 Australian websites, driven by the pro-Russian group NoName057(16) protesting government actions.
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Freshworks appoints Subramanian to lead product management
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Freshworks has appointed Venki Subramanian as Senior Vice President of Product Management for Customer Experience, aiming to enhance its offerings for over 68,000 clients.