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Samsung Heavy Industries partners with Fortinet for maritime cybersecurity
Firewalls

Samsung Heavy Industries partners with Fortinet for maritime cybersecurity

Samsung Heavy Industries and Fortinet partnership to strengthen maritime cybersecurity amid new mandatory requirements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
CrowdStrike & HCLTech unite to boost managed security solutions
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike & HCLTech unite to boost managed security solutions

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike aims to bolster the digital security transformation of companies worldwide through a strategic alliance with tech giant HCLTech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Navigating the tumultuous waves of Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes
Marketing Technologies

Navigating the tumultuous waves of Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes

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.

By Dean Vaughan • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
OVHcloud adds Managed Rancher Service & Data Platform to portfolio
Customer Relationship Management

OVHcloud adds Managed Rancher Service & Data Platform to portfolio

European cloud giant OVHcloud introduces two pivotal upgrades: the self-service OVHcloud Managed Rancher Service for Kubernetes cluster management, done in collaboration with SUSE, and the OVHcloud Data Platform, a comprehensive data management solution.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Austin Group bolsters partnership with SAP Emarsys
Customer Experience

Austin Group bolsters partnership with SAP Emarsys

The Austin Group amplifies commitment to improved customer experience via an extended partnership with SAP Emarsys, yielding significant growth in Gazman's email revenue.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
RiverSafe & DomainTools unite for enhanced cyber threat defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

RiverSafe & DomainTools unite for enhanced cyber threat defence

RiverSafe forms a strategic partnership with DomainTools to enhance cyber threat detection, combining expertise and advanced intelligence for bolstered cybersecurity protections.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for 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.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity
Identity and Access Management

Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity

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.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Microsoft unveils AI-powered Surface Pro 10 & Laptop 6 for business
Zero Trust Security

Microsoft unveils AI-powered Surface Pro 10 & Laptop 6 for business

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 24th Mar 2024
Visa & LemFi boost global money transfers in expansion deal
EMEA

Visa & LemFi boost global money transfers in expansion deal

Visa Cross-Border Solutions teams up with UK payments firm LemFi in global expansion, extending their reach to new markets like China, India and Pakistan.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
RUCKUS named Leader in WLAN Campus Networks report
EduTech

RUCKUS named Leader in WLAN Campus Networks report

RUCKUS Networks, CommScope's enterprise division, earns recognition for outstanding WLAN solutions in campus networks, as per ABI Research's report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
Maximising business data: choosing the right Data Centre provider
Risk & Compliance

Maximising business data: choosing the right Data Centre provider

Companies must prioritise choosing dependable, green, and scalable Data Centre providers to ensure the success and resilience of their digital operations.

By Jason Porter • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian Open 2024 serves up AI experiences with Infosys
Digital Transformation

Australian Open 2024 serves up AI experiences with Infosys

The 2024 Australian Open is set to redefine fan engagement by integrating advanced AI technologies by Infosys, offering immersive experiences from predictive game challenges to AI-generated artworks and a VR match-up with tennis icons.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Cartelux appoints Kae Hum & Carla McAloon in strategic roles
Marketing Technologies

Cartelux appoints Kae Hum & Carla McAloon in strategic roles

Cartelux bolsters innovation strategy with hiring of industry leaders Kae Hum and Carla McAloon, as they work to expand beyond the automotive industry.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Infosys extends digital innovation partnership with ATP Tour until 2026
Data Analytics

Infosys extends digital innovation partnership with ATP Tour until 2026

Infosys renews digital innovation partnership with ATP Tour until 2026, leveraging AI, data analytics and cloud technologies to enhance fan and player experiences in tennis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
AI & VR part of junior leadership initiative between Infosys & Table Tennis Victoria
Artificial Intelligence

AI & VR part of junior leadership initiative between Infosys & Table Tennis Victoria

Infosys launches a Junior Leadership programme in partnership with Table Tennis Victoria to enhance young players' digital knowledge and leadership skills using the 'Infosys Springboard' platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Bedford Blues partner with Crowd Angel to boost fan safety
Unified Communications

Bedford Blues partner with Crowd Angel to boost fan safety

Bedford Blues Rugby Club collaborates with Crowd Angel deploying situational messaging technology to enhance fan safety at Goldington Road during the 2024/25 season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024