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NormCyber unveils service to enhance cyber incident readiness
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security breaches
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cyber threats
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insurance
NormCyber, a Fareham-based risk management firm, rolls out an Incident Response Readiness Assessment service to combat a 64% rise in cyber incidents by simulating attacks and fine-tuning their response.
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IWD 2024: How project management can be the ideal entry point into an exciting industry
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project management
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iwd
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productivity
Amid a male-dominated ICT sector, project management emerges as a fruitful career for ambitious women, offering exciting opportunities and flexibility.
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IWD 2024: Empowering and inspiring inclusivity for women at all levels
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careers
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iwd
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support
IWD 2024 focuses on 'Inspire Inclusion', promoting diversity and empowering women at all facets of their lives and careers through shared experiences and mentorship.
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IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
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dei
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iwd
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investment
As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
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IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry
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engineering
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iwd
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sales
Determined to stimulate diversity in the data industry, Cathy Conroy shares her journey of championing female inclusion across tech roles in Australia and New Zealand.
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IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere
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iwd
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mental health
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investment
A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.
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Four enterprise mobility trends shaping 2024
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byod
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cloud services
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saas
Enterprise mobility in 2024 will be driven by the integration of IoT, enhanced mobile security measures, the rise of edge computing, and the use of augmented reality in operations.
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Technology Queenstown unveils plan to transform district into tech hub
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nz
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university of otago
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queenstown
Tech Queenstown targets to mould Queenstown Lakes District into a global tech hub, leveraging its potential for a bustling tech sector set to generate $1bn annual GDP by 2043.
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Checkmarx enhances app security in ServiceNow DevOps with new integrations
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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application security
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integration
Checkmarx enhances application security in ServiceNow DevOps with new integrations in its One AppSec platform and SAST plugins, aiming to simplify cloud-native security operations.
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US Office adopts LF Energy EVerest for nationwide EV charging
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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open source
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collaboration
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webinar
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has adopted LF Energy's EVerest open-source project for developing a nationwide electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.
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Copyright Licensing NZ tackles AI's effect on creative rights
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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edutech
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transparency
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nz
Copyright Licensing New Zealand highlights the urgent need for policy changes to protect creators' rights in the age of AI.
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Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association officially launches
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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iot
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data centre operators
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ai
The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA), the first of its kind in the region, launched today to unite data centre industry interests and promote supportive regulations, amid rising demand for digital services.
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AI set to boost telecom market to $11.29bn by 2030
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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bi
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big data
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firewall
The global AI in telecommunication market is projected to surge by 2030, indicating a transformative phase for Communication Service Providers.
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Microsoft New Zealand demonstrates robust growth despite economic fluctuations
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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microsoft
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investment
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nz
Despite economic upheaval, Microsoft New Zealand sees a robust 11.48% rise in revenue, solid growth in assets, and an impressive equity surge, indicating strong financial performance.
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New global standard ISO/IEC 42001 guides responsible use of AI
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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certification
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transparency
ISO/IEC 42001, a new global standard for responsible use of artificial intelligence, developed by global experts, has been rolled out to guide organisations.
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Certinia integrates advanced AI in service-oriented platform for improved efficiency
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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big data
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payroll systems
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bi
US tech firm, Certinia, integrates advanced AI into its service-oriented platform, aiming to revolutionise enterprise operations globally.
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La-Z-Boy partners with Fivetran for data-driven structural revamp
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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modernisation
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stakeholders
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collaboration
Furniture giant La-Z-Boy has collaborated with Fivetran for a data-driven revamp to centralise information and boost data-reliant decision-making.
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Endava report reveals waste in APAC digital transformation efforts
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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ai
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ex
New Endava report indicates that APAC businesses believe 66% of their digital transformation efforts last year were wasted.
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IAS launches first Responsibility Report highlighting ESG progress
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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gender diversity
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renewable energy
IAS releases its inaugural Responsibility Report highlighting key ESG initiatives including renewable energy usage and diversity.
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RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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it training
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project management
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nz
In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.
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ACS launches NSW Digital Skills Compact amid looming skills shortage
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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edutech
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it training
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ai
ACS partners with leading industry groups and the NSW government to combat a looming digital skills shortage.
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Doorda partners with Point Sigma to enhance data-driven insights for businesses
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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customers
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stakeholders
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collaboration
Doorda joins forces with Point Sigma, enhancing data-driven insight capabilities for firms like Funding Circle.
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Zayo Group to acquire Stuttgart's fibre network firm Globalways GmbH
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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stakeholders
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employees
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acquire
Zayo Group is set to acquire Stuttgart-based Globalways GmbH, expanding its European fibre infrastructure and network services.