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Databricks invests in Lakehouse, announces new generative AI tools
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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paas
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digital transformation
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data science
Databricks' data-centric approach to AI makes building, deploying and managing large language model applications easier.
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MSP customers looking to consolidate security tools
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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opentext
86% of MSPs and MSSPs customers are outsourcing their security needs to consolidate tools, according to OpenText Cybersecurity.
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Increasing convergence of risk and compliance priorities
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
NAVEX's 2023 State of Risk & Compliance Report reveals declining commitment to compliance among management teams and increased program maturity.
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FinOps adoption massive yet impact remains elusive
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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finops
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cloud services
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cloudbolt
98% of companies have a formal FinOps team or are considering adding one, but only 1 in 500 have achieved value from FinOps so far.
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Demand for robotic process automation technology soaring
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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rpa
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healthtech
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bots
The demand for RPA technology has increased significantly in recent years and is anticipated to do so for some time to come.
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Zendesk acquires Tymeshift, strengthens AI-powered workforce management
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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zendesk
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m&a
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workforce management
The acquisition furthers the company’s commitment to offer innovative omnichannel and AI capabilities powering exceptional customer experiences.
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Global digital payments fraud thriving in 2023 – report
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a digital payments revolution, but fraudsters are taking advantage. Find out how experts are fighting back.
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SAS expands Snowflake partnership to drive productivity, innovation
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
SAS can now provision SAS Viya AI and decisioning capabilities securely in the Snowflake Data Cloud with Snowpark Container Services.
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New survey explores short term impact of generative AI
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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genai
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ai
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software development
Most business leaders expect to adopt generative AI within the next three years to enhance productivity and customer service.
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Kordia formalises Zscaler partnership, supports zero trust in NZ
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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zero trust security
Kordia has partnered with Zscaler to support customers with zero trust in New Zealand, deepening its zero trust portfolio.
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TCF appoints Barry Jordan as Chair of Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Board
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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customer service
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job moves
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tcf
TCF Telecommunications Dispute Resolution appoints Barry Jordan as chair of new-look board overseeing revamped dispute resolution scheme.
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Zscaler uncovers increasing complexity and sophistication of ransomware
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Zscaler reveals rise in ransomware attacks targeting public entities and organizations with cyber insurance in its 2023 ThreatLabz Ransomware Report.
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Fidelity Life appoints Global Data Specialist
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Fidelity Life appoints Giselle Baker as Head of Data and Analytics to drive improved insights and advance their data platform.
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Hybrid cloud security remains challenging as enterprises struggle with zero trust
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Gigamon's Hybrid Cloud Security trends report reveals a gap between perception and reality of cyber security, with one-third of breaches going unnoticed.
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Storyblok and Semrush team up to empower marketers and drive traffic
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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martech
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partner programmes
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digital marketing
Storyblok partners with Semrush to offer an SEO solution embedded in its CMS, helping marketers tailor content and improve digital outcomes.
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Aware appoints Marlan K. Hardie as Strategic Advisor
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Aware appoints Marlan K. Hardie, Chief Digital Officer of WWT, as strategic advisor, enhancing their focus on innovation and customer outcomes.
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Intel Labs introduces new AI Diffusion Model for 3D
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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ai
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ai models
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content creation
In collaboration with Blockade Labs, Intel Labs has introduced the Latent Diffusion Model for 3D, a model that uses AI to create realistic 3D visual content.
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WatchGuard Threat Lab Report reveals new security threats
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Threat Lab Report reveals new browser-based social engineering trends, revealing China and Russia behind 75% of new threats.
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Intix Welcomes Kurt Florus as Chief Technology Officer
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
Intix a data management product company appoints Kurt Florus as their new CTO aiming to streamline transaction data processing.
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Gallagher Security Hires Nour Muqatash as Technical Business Development Manager
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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security industry
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job moves
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gallagher security
Gallagher Security appoints Nour Muqatash as Technical Business Development Manager, bringing 16 years of technical experience to the role.