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Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews
Generative AI

Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews

Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Kaspersky alerts businesses to complex Facebook scam
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky alerts businesses to complex Facebook scam

Kaspersky warns of a sophisticated phishing scam targeting businesses using Facebook, with emails impersonating Meta for Business to steal account access.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Data protection advancements expected to shape 2025 security
Data Protection

Data protection advancements expected to shape 2025 security

Andrew Eva of Assured Data Protection predicts significant advancements in backup and cybersecurity by 2025, highlighting ransomware as a major threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
AI integration & data trends set to shape 2025 industry
Data Analytics

AI integration & data trends set to shape 2025 industry

As businesses prioritise real-time analytics, experts predict AI will reshape operations by 2025, driving data-driven models and strategic decision-making.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support
Artificial Intelligence

Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support

Wall Street English has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot offering round-the-clock support to enhance the global learning experience for its students.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Otterly.AI exits stealth, helping brands monitor AI search
Marketing Technologies

Otterly.AI exits stealth, helping brands monitor AI search

Otterly.AI has unveiled its AI search monitoring platform, attracting over 1,000 users and aiming to help brands navigate the challenges posed by generative AI search.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Arity enhances data speed & cuts costs with Starburst
Data Analytics

Arity enhances data speed & cuts costs with Starburst

Arity has dramatically improved data processing efficiency and cut costs by 66% after adopting Starburst Galaxy, achieving a tenfold increase in speed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
HighPoint offers free firmware customisation for NVMe AICs
Storage

HighPoint offers free firmware customisation for NVMe AICs

HighPoint Technologies has launched free firmware customisation for its Gen5 and 2nd Gen4 NVMe AIC and Adapter products, enhancing data storage flexibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech
Large Language Models

SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech

SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Domo's report unveils AI's impact on digital behaviour
Unified Communications

Domo's report unveils AI's impact on digital behaviour

Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps report reveals 5.52 billion internet users generate vast data every minute, highlighting AI's growing influence on digital behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
Financial Systems

Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025

Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn
Artificial Intelligence

Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn

Vultr secures its first equity financing at a valuation of $3.5 billion, aiming to expand its global AI infrastructure and cloud computing services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact
Cartech

Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact

A new report by Ansys and McKinsey highlights simulation engineering's role in innovation and sustainability, showcasing a potential 10% reduction in emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
N4L report showcases digital achievements in NZ schools
EduTech

N4L report showcases digital achievements in NZ schools

N4L's 2024 Annual Report reveals the company's strides in digital solutions, connecting over 900,000 users across New Zealand's schools and enhancing online safety.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Litera partners with Fireman to enhance AI tool integration
DevOps

Litera partners with Fireman to enhance AI tool integration

Litera has partnered with Fireman to enhance the integration of its Foundation software, promising improved AI-driven tools for legal firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review

The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats targeting the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
NCSC implements all improvements from cyber activity review
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC implements all improvements from cyber activity review

The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats to Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Dec 2024
Digicert ONE now available via Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Digicert ONE now available via Microsoft Azure Marketplace

DigiCert has launched its ONE solutions on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enhancing digital trust management for customers and streamlining procurement.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Dec 2024
NZ SMBs boost revenue with early AI adoption
Customer Experience

NZ SMBs boost revenue with early AI adoption

A new report reveals that 95% of New Zealand's small-to-medium-sized businesses using AI have seen revenue increases, far exceeding global averages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2024