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2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)
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randstad
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The top 10 global professional service firms of 2024 make significant contributions to the $6.02 trillion industry, driving revenue and operating margins.
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Adobe's new AI advancements aim to bolster customer experiences
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creative technologies
Adobe unveils a series of AI advancements aimed at enhancing brands' customer experiences and content personalisation, including their new generative programme, Adobe GenStudio.
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Arrow Electronics unveils AI tool to boost efficiency of cloud management
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microsoft
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ai security
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ai
Arrow Electronics launches AI companion Assistant for its channel partners, utilising Microsoft Azure AI to enhance cloud service delivery.
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ServiceNow unveils Washington D.C. with advanced GenAI tech
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it automation
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workflow automation
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ai
ServiceNow unveils its latest platform release, Washington D.C., packed with innovative features and enhancements to revolutionise enterprise workflows.
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Cloudflare & Kyndryl enhance tech partnership in global alliance
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network security
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firewall
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breach prevention
Cloudflare and Kyndryl elevate their tech partnership with a Global Strategic Alliance, aiming to modernise enterprise infrastructures.
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World Backup Day punctuates rising fears of cyber-attacks
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
As cyber threats rise, World Backup Day emphasises the urgency of data protection, with 90% of executives fearing a ransomware attack, says Cloudera's SVP, Remus Lim.
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NICE unveils Enlighten XM for hyper-personalised customer experiences
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cx
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contact centre
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martech
NICE reveals AI solution Enlighten XM, offering hyper-personalised customer experiences through large language models and a deep data memory system.
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Transforming legal firms into tech-savvy visionaries – the paradox
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edutech
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cloud services
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Despite acknowledging the benefits of technology, conservatism in legal firms is impeding the adoption of AI and legal tech tools; ongoing education and real-world examples may be the remedy.
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Qrious celebrates decade of innovation & AI advancement in New Zealand
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ai
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qrious
Qrious, Spark Business Group's tech sub-division, celebrates a decade of leveraging AI and data to transform major industries across New Zealand with innovative solutions.
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Navigating the tumultuous waves of Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes
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web development
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development
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java
Oracle's Java pricing and licensing updates, shifting from usage-based to per-employee costs, send businesses seeking for alternative distribution channels amidst concern over increased operational expenditure.
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Cybersecurity risks of legacy access control systems
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malware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Dated access control systems pose increased cybersecurity threat, opening firms to cyberattacks and malware, potentially costing millions and damaging reputations.
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Rising ransomware attacks amplify World Backup Day's importance
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
World Backup Day highlights the escalating data breach issue as 24% of businesses suffered ransomware attacks in 2023, a significant jump from 15% in 2022, according to a survey.
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Ordr unveils AI-fuelled asset intelligence product OrdrAI CAASM+
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saas
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collaboration
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gartner
Ordr unveils AI-driven asset intelligence product, OrdrAI CAASM+, aimed at optimising visibility and security for high-demand sectors like healthcare, manufacturing and financial services.
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 promotes passwordless future with YubiKey
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cybersecurity
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yubico
Yubico's YubiKey collaborates with Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 for Business for NFC-based, phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication.
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AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
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edutech
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e-learning
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learning
New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
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Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready
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firewall
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cloud services
Data tampering's growing threat in the era of AI underscores the essential role of immutable backups in protecting business data.
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Unlocking the complexity of managing classified data at scale
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cybersecurity insurance
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cloud services
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compliance
Defence and industry tackle the delicate balance of managing scale, value extraction and security of classified data. Aiding this task, Policy Orchestration technology offers a solution.
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Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
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ai
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ethics
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japan
Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
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Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation
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cx
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digital transformation
Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.
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Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity
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micro-credentials
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ping identity
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awards
Versent recognised by Ping Identity as APJ Partner of the Year 2023, in tribute to its dedication to enhancing digital experiences and addressing complex business challenges.
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Exclusive: CyberArk and the evolving role of CISOs
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
CyberArk's Thomas Fikentscher discusses the growing cybersecurity threat, highlighting an expected surge in identity-related breaches and the integral role of CISOs.
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Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar
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compliance
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oecd
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webinar
Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.
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What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)
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project management
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digitisation
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management
The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.
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Microsoft unveils AI-powered Surface Pro 10 & Laptop 6 for business
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cloud services
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microsoft
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ai
Microsoft unveils AI-driven Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business, featuring cutting-edge design, customisation and security, and promising significantly enhanced performance.