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ServiceNow updates programme, solutions for partners

Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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A new marketplace for industry-specific solutions, app monetisation framework, customer success system, and an extended enrolment deadline.
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UiPath extends Business Partner Program for global ecosystem

Mon, 1st Jun 2020
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partner programmes
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UiPath bolsters its Business Partner Program with new training, certification, and marketing initiatives, aiming to drive global adoption of hyperautomation.
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Okta forms inclusion council to reflect employee diversity

Thu, 28th May 2020
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Okta has launched an inclusion council to enhance its diversity and inclusion initiatives, aiming to integrate these values deeper into its corporate culture.
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Current security practices 'grossly inadequate' for protecting cloud infrastructures - report

Tue, 26th May 2020
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Research by Accurics reveals current cloud security practices are woefully inadequate, exposing over 30 billion records in just two years.
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Kaspersky launches security assessment training program

Tue, 19th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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software development
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education, learning & training
Kaspersky's new Cyber Capacity Building Program offers training in IT infrastructure security assessment, debuting for government and academia in Q3 at no cost.
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UiPath extends hyperautomation capabilities

Tue, 19th May 2020
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it automation
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rpa
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it management
UiPath bolsters hyperautomation with a new platform, employing AI and crowdsourced insights to augment enterprise processes and drive substantial cost savings.
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Report: 63% of APAC customers willing to switch to neobanks

Mon, 18th May 2020
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data analytics
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planning
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financial systems
A new report by IDC and Backbase reveals that 63% of APAC customers are poised to switch to neobanks by 2025, challenging traditional banks.
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To work like a disrupter, change the way you work with data and analytics

Fri, 15th May 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
What do companies like Netflix, Airbnb, Spotify and Lyft know that you don't know? What do these companies have that you might be lacking?.
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ThreatQuotient extends professional services for security intelligence

Thu, 14th May 2020
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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security intelligence
ThreatQuotient expands its professional services, adding new Assessment and Consulting Services to help enterprises advance threat-centric security operations.
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CompTIA brings on top new execs for its channel advisory council

Thu, 14th May 2020
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comptia
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channel ecosystem
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advisor
CompTIA has appointed 22 key industry leaders to its Channel Development Advisory Council to champion IT channel business values and trends.
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McAfee collaborates with Atlassian to bolster security for cloud adopters

Tue, 12th May 2020
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uc
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cloud security
McAfee partners with Atlassian to enhance cloud security, allowing joint customers to apply advanced data protections and threat detection via MVISION Cloud.
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Tackling internal perceptions that SLAs aren't performing

Mon, 11th May 2020
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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finops
Not all organisations have realised the maturity to recognise when the performance claims of public cloud don't stack up.
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10 best practices for work-from-home contact centres

Wed, 6th May 2020
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dr
NICE outlines 10 best practices for effective work-from-home contact centres, focusing on infrastructure, tools, dynamic schedules, and AI-driven support.
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Reckless password behaviour 'largely unchanged' despite increased risk

Wed, 6th May 2020
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passwords
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lastpass
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cybersafety
91% of people know that using an identical password on multiple accounts is risky, yet 66% continue to do so anyway, according to a survey from LastPass.
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Hays launches free online training portal for businesses

Tue, 5th May 2020
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edutech
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hybrid & remote work
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education, learning & training
A new online training portal has been launched in a bid to help employers thrive in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
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BlackLine launches remote audit solution for businesses impacted by COVID-19

Tue, 5th May 2020
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auditing
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financial results
BlackLine launches free Remote Audit package to help finance teams conducting audits during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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vBridge latest Kiwi company to gain high ISO certification

Mon, 4th May 2020
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dr
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iaas
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risk & compliance
The company chose to adopt ISO 27001 as their ISMS as it is globally recognised, requires ongoing auditing and review by 3rd party accredited providers.
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CompTIA: DDoS attacks growing in scope, size and sophistication

Fri, 1st May 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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comptia
CompTIA's new free resource guide helps IT pros combat the surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, growing in scope and complexity.
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CompTIA overhauls its security certification exam in response to new threats

Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
CompTIA updates CySA+ exam to tackle evolving cybersecurity threats, enhancing focus on proactive defence, regulatory compliance, and modern tech risks.
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Remote working in a time of crisis

Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
As COVID-19 reshapes network traffic, organisations are scrambling to manage the surge in remote working. VPNs and performance monitoring become critical.