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Unstoppable Domains joins GlobalBlock for enhanced brand protection
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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data protection
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martech
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cybersecurity
The Brand Safety Alliance's new GlobalBlock service will include Unstoppable Domains to extend domain blocking protections, countering brand impersonation and IP hijacking on Web3 extensions.
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Software supply chain security: Finding the weakest link
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
Security in the software supply chain stands on shaky ground, as reliance on prebuilt and open-source code leads to rampant vulnerabilities and 91% of firms report incidents within the last year.
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Emerge disrupts New Zealand banking with SME platform
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Emerge, a disruptive platform aimed at revolutionising New Zealand's business banking landscape, has launched.
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Val Yonchev appointed Head of Customer Success at Team Topologies
Sat, 6th Apr 2024
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ai
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digital.ai
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job moves
Val Yonchev, former exec at Red Hat and Digital.AI, has joined Team Topologies as the Head of Customer Success, thus strengthening the firm's global strategy to help companies maximise digital operations.
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Ripple to release dollar-pegged stablecoin boosting crypto solutions market
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
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defi
Ripple unveils plans to launch a stablecoin, fully backed by US dollar reserves, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets.
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DataStax acquires AI start-up Logspace to enhance RAG application development
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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martech
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genai
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ai
DataStax, a key player in the generative AI data industry, acquires AI start-up Logspace, inventor of the popular open-source visual framework Langflow, furthering application development and deployment speeds.
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Rad partners with Sony to revolutionise content distribution on TVs
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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blockchain
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sony
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digital media
Rad, in collaboration with Sony Electronics, is set to break new ground in content distribution, offering a high-tech platform for creators to publish and monetise content on Sony Bravia TVs.
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CoordinateHQ integrates generative AI to enhance efficiency & automation
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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genai
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productivity
CoordinateHQ has boosted its collaboration portal with generative AI, offering improved automation for workflows, accelerating project launches, and enhancing administrative efficiency for its users.
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ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.
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A green data dream: T4 Group redefines data centre excellence
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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cleantech
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cloud services
T4 Group leads the green revolution in data centres, setting new industry standards with an unwavering commitment to security and sustainability.
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Futureful revamps recruitment with values-focused approach
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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productivity
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gen z
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employment
Futureful disrupts traditional recruitment with a platform centred on shared values and skills, not CVs, promising better job satisfaction and retention.
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Ivanti remodels security plan to set new industry precedent
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
Ivanti CEO, Jeff Abbott, unveils revamp of the firm's security model aimed at setting an industry standard amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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Dunedin City Council enhances contract management with Portt
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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dunedin city council
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contract management
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portt
Dunedin City Council partners with Portt to revamp Contract Lifecycle Management system, improving strategic decision-making and optimising public spend.
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Wiise enters strategic partnership with Solutions+ NZ
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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erp
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cloud services
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wiise
Cloud ERP platform Wiise partners with newcomer Solutions+ NZ, forging a strategic alliance expected to create around 40 tech jobs in Australia and New Zealand.
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Kentico leads again in Spring 2024 G2 Grid Report for DXP
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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nps
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acquia
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sitefinity
Kentico maintains market leadership for the fourth year running, according to the Spring 2024 G2 Grid Report for Digital Experience Platforms.
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Agri-tech sector braces for M&A surge as investment plummets
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cleantech
A 40% slump in agri-tech investments in 2023 has prompted industry changes and a predicted surge in M&A activity for 2024, with tech giants entering the sector.
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Evolution of data backups: a crucial facet in the digital age
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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dr
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cloud services
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ibm
Data backups are a vital task for IT teams worldwide to ensure business continuity, and failure to have robust data backup protocols could be devastating.
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Lenovo and NVIDIA unveil suite of new hybrid AI solutions
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Lenovo, in partnership with NVIDIA, announced hybrid AI solutions at the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference, revolutionising AI implementation across industries.
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VivaTech 2024: AI, sustainability & first Tesla collaboration
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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cartech
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ai
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cleantech
VivaTech's 2024 event in Paris is set to create waves in AI, sustainability and mobility, boasting a record 30% increase in international guests.
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SquareX reveals gaping hole in major email providers' security measures
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
SquareX's cybersecurity study reveals major email providers' distressing failure to effectively identify and counter malicious document threats, potentially putting millions of global users at risk.