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Nexxen & The Trade Desk announce strategic data partnership

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Nexxen joins forces with The Trade Desk to bring automatic content recognition data to UK, US, Canada, and Australia, enhancing ad targeting in connected TV.
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D2L acquires H5P Group, launches AI-powered D2L Lumi

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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D2L acquires H5P Group and launches D2L Lumi, an AI-powered tool designed to enrich learning experiences and streamline educational content creation.
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Appian's new platform release enhances AI & compliance features

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Appian's new platform version boosts enterprise AI with generative AI chatbots and enhanced compliance features, ready to transform data management and processes.
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StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead enterprise sales amidst its SvHCI market launch. Odle to develop key strategies.
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HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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HP Wolf Security's latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.
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ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
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Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
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Exclusive: InfoTrack's Global CTO on innovation and women in STEM

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Global CTO at InfoTrack, Nadene Serman, has discussed breakthroughs in innovation and cybersecurity while championing the role of women in STEM fields.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.
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Zitcha appoints former News Corp executives to senior roles

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Retail media platform Zitcha strengthens its global growth by appointing former News Corp executives Kate Marshall and Genevieve Cleaver to key roles.
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Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.
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AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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A Certinia report reveals 43% of firms see staff AI training as key for 2024, while 38% plan to hire AI talent. Will firms adapt swiftly enough?.
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Endava expands partnership with Google Cloud across APAC

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Endava has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to offer tailored AI, cloud modernisation, and app migration services across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
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IFS to acquire Copperleaf Technologies for asset management boost

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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IFS has signed an agreement to acquire Copperleaf Technologies, aiming to finalise by Q3 2024. The move enhances IFS's AI-driven asset management capabilities.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.
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Apple's tvOS 18 & Home app updates boost home experience

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Apple's latest software updates for Home products, including tvOS 18, aim to enhance entertainment with intelligent features and make daily life more convenient for users.