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LG Magna e-Powertrain earns TV Rheinland's CSMS certification
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LG Magna e-Powertrain achieves global certification for its Cyber Security Management System, cementing compliance with impending UNECE WP.29 car cybersecurity regulations.
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Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform for technical professionals
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Westcon-Comstor unveils Tech ConneX - a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer platform boosting professional growth and knowledge sharing amongst technical tech professionals in EMEA.
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AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
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ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
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BMW & Celonis bolster strategic alliance for process optimisation
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BMW Group and process mining firm Celonis are expanding their strategic partnership, targeting supplier integration, customer journey mapping and AI adoption for process optimisation.
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Zoom introduces Workplace AI platform & expands AI services
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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productivity
Zoom announces 'Zoom Workplace', an AI-empowered platform and adds new features to their AI Companion service, aiming to revolutionise digital workspaces.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
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Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.
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Checkmarx joins Wiz's WIN programme for enhanced cloud security
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application security
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cloud security
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cnapp
Checkmarx joins forces with Wiz, integrating its Checkmarx One platform with Wiz's systems through the WIN programme, promising transformative efficiency in addressing cloud-native vulnerabilities.
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Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A
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In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.
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Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
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New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
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Eutelsat & Sat One partnership launches satellite services in Australasia
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digital divide
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Eutelsat Group joins forces with Sat One utilising OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit to deliver first-time land and maritime services in remote Australasia; improving enterprise-grade connectivity.
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Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit
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creative technologies
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community
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Canva boosts professional design capabilities with the acquisition of the creative software suite Affinity, targeting the untapped 1% of industry professionals and expanding its enterprise offering.
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Juniper touts enterprise focus for GBP USD $900bn telecoms potential by 2024
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Juniper Research's study urges telecom operators to focus on enterprise markets such as IoT to optimise the utilisation of the forecasted GBP USD $900bn global telecom market by 2024.
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Deloitte Digital named 2024 Adobe Partner of the Year for APAC
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data analytics
Deloitte Digital named 2024 Adobe Digital Experience Partner of the Year for the Asia Pacific, affirming its long-term alliance and commitment to excellence with Adobe.
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Lenovo unveils hybrid AI solutions in partnership with NVIDIA
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Lenovo has unveiled new hybrid AI solutions, produced in partnership with NVIDIA. These solutions offer bespoke generative AI applications and integrate client data from pocket to cloud, paving the way for rapid innovation and growth across industries.
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Yealink launches BH70 bluetooth headset for hybrid work
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Yealink's BH70, a bluetooth headset tailored for the hybrid workforce, offers seamless connectivity, advanced noise cancellation, and a 35-hour talk time.
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Nintex launches new GenAI-powered capabilities for smart automation
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app development
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workflow automation
Global automation provider, Nintex, bolsters its offerings with four new AI-powered products, streamlining customer workflows and further embedding generative AI in process automation.
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Twilio unveils Unified Profiles & Agent Copilot for customised interactions
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Twilio introduces Unified Profiles and Agent Copilot to its Flex platform, using Segment's customer data to provide personalised, data-informed customer experiences and bolster employee productivity.
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Why comprehensive observability reduces cloud waste & minimises IT spending
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cloud services
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it spending
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gartner
Amid complexities in cloud adoption, comprehensive observability emerges as a key tool for businesses to manage cloud waste, optimise costs, and streamline their IT spending.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
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cloud services
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This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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Zscaler's 2024 report examines AI use & rising security risks
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cloud security
Zscaler's 2024 AI Security Report shows a 600% surge in enterprise use of AI/ML tools despite the increasing risk of accidental data breaches.
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NICE launches next-gen AI tool Enlighten Copilot for CX leaders
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NICE's next-gen Enlighten Copilot AI technology, geared toward CX decision-makers and supervisors, promises to enhance customer interactions with real-time data analysis, amidst the rise of AI usage in the workplace.
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Global malware surge revealed in WatchGuard's latest Internet Security Report
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firewall
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ransomware
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malware
Surge in evasive malware noted in WatchGuard Technologies' Internet Security Report alongside revelations of increased cyber attacks exploiting on-premises email servers; however, ransomware threats show decline.
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Exploring the multifaceted realm of cloud identity security
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
As organisations navigate digital transformation, the complexity of cloud security and identity protection intensifies, demanding a modernised approach to Privileged Access Management.
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Ingram Micro NZ appoints Leon De Suza as new Managing Director
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With 18 years of commitment and an impressive track record to his credit, Leon De Suza takes on the role of Managing Director for Ingram Micro's New Zealand operations.