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Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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mdm
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Beyond Identity's RealityCheck enhances Zoom security, combating AI deception and deepfakes with robust identity and device verification, ensuring safe digital interactions.
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Fortinet acquires Next DLP to enhance data protection capabilities
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
Fortinet boosts its enterprise data protection portfolio by acquiring Next DLP, enhancing its DLP capabilities across SASE and endpoint deployments.
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STACK Infrastructure raises USD $840,000 for Coast Guard charity
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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colocation
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emea
STACK Infrastructure raised USD $840,000 during its annual Heroes of the Sea event in Astoria, Oregon, boosting lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million.
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Advent International to acquire majority stake in SYSPRO
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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supply chain
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syspro
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growth
Advent International to acquire majority stake in software provider SYSPRO, aiming to boost innovation and growth across key markets in the US and UK.
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NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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fleet management
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cleantech
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climate change
The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand’s civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ddos
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
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NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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robots
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data science
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ai models
NVIDIA teams up with top universities, integrating GPU-accelerated AI into STEM curriculums globally, prepping students with future-ready skills.
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Report reveals rising cloud costs & business dissatisfaction
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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ai
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cloud services
Civo's latest report highlights a worrying rise in cloud costs, with 59% of businesses reporting increased bills amid growing dissatisfaction with pricing practices.
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Are you maximising Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) with your loyalty program?
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
In an era dominated by Big Data and AI, businesses are urged to revisit and optimise their loyalty programmes to enhance Customer Lifetime Value and boost growth.
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Why your AI policy must fit the needs of your company
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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genai
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ai
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personal data
As AI technology permeates workplaces, businesses must tailor AI policies to their unique needs, ensuring compliance with emerging laws and ethical standards.
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Elastic unveils AI-powered data import feature for enterprise security
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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siem
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soc
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genai
Elastic Security launches Automatic Import, leveraging generative AI for seamless data onboarding, reducing integration time from days to minutes, transforming SIEM transitions.
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Email threats never stop evolving – these are the latest trends to know about
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Email threats are evolving, with phishing attacks becoming faster and more sophisticated. Latest data shows conversation hijacking up 70% since 2022.
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Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
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The need for pervasive microsegmentation
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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virtualisation
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open source
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healthtech
ColourTokens champions pervasive microsegmentation, safeguarding resources from VMs to microservices across diverse locations, crucial for efficient business operations.
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Experts call for resilience after cyber-attack on Trump's campaign
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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industry experts
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spear phishing
Experts urge resilient cyber measures after Trump's campaign hack reveals vulnerabilities, stressing decoy tactics, phishing awareness, and robust public sector security.
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Trend Micro boosts AI security with NVIDIA integration
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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hyperscale
Trend Micro and NVIDIA’s new collaboration brings AI to sovereign and private clouds, providing secure, compliance-focused data handling for global organisations.
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SentinelOne & Google Cloud strengthen cyber defence collaboration
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
SentinelOne and Google Cloud are enhancing their partnership to bolster enterprise cybersecurity, leveraging AI and shared telemetry data for improved threat detection and defence.
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Report: outdated firmware plagues OT & IoT routers globally
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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iot
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supply chain
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report
A new report reveals outdated firmware in Operational Technology and Internet of Things routers is exposing millions to significant cyber vulnerabilities globally.
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Five9 launches new AI product to elevate customer experiences
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Five9 unveils AI Knowledge, the latest in its Genius AI Suite, designed to enhance customer experiences using Generative AI and comprehensive data insights.
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Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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iot
Driven by IoT and generative AI, the global edge data centre market is set to surge to USD $317 billion by 2026, up 107% from 2020.