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Ransomware attacks reach record high in 2023, Cyberint report reveals

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Ransomware attacks increased 55.5% in 2023, hitting a record 4,368 victims around the world, as cyber-criminals adapted to law enforcement tactics, says Cyberint's report.
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Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.
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AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.
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AMD licenses AccelerComm's IP for 5G advancements on T2 Card

Sat, 16th Dec 2023
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AMD is set to advance 5G with its T2 Telco Accelerator Card, having licenced 5G IP from UK firm AccelerComm.
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UK judges to use AI chatbot despite concerns over credibility issues

Sat, 16th Dec 2023
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Despite credibility concerns, UK judges will use ChatGPT AI chatbot in legal rulings to process large text volumes.
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AI project to revolutionis assessments & teacher workload

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Bolton College's AI project FirstPass offers significant advantages for formative assessments, improving student responses and reducing teacher workload.
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NexPay boosts global growth plans with key board appointments

Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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In a move set to bolster its international expansion, Australian global payment solutions platform NexPay has announced key board appointments.
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Aptum & Bridgepointe Technologies announce global cloud solutions partnership

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cloud services
Global cloud provider Aptum joins hands with tech advisory firm, Bridgepointe Technologies, in a strategic partnership.
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Quorum Cyber adds Scott Burman to helm Advisory in strategic move

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Quorum Cyber has appointed Scott Burman as Head of Advisory, affirming its commitment to bolstering its global cybersecurity services.
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Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta as Head of Project Management

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta, former VIPA Digital Associate Director, as Head of Project Management to help guide its sustainable data centre operations across Europe.
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Stratio BD earns Honourable Mention in Gartner's Magic Quadrant 2024

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Stratio BD, a leading AI Data Fabric specialist, earns an Honourable Mention in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools.
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Reddit appoints Durgesh Kaushik as VP of International Growth

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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Durgesh Kaushik takes up a new role as VP of International Growth at Reddit, aiming to increase global user adoption. .
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Pentest People launches cybersecurity training course

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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Pentest People unveils 'Cyber Security Fundamentals,' a two-day training programme, providing thorough cybersecurity understanding.
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UK telecoms sector loses £2.3 billion, jobs on the line

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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UK's telecoms industry is losing an alarming £2.3bn annually, endangering jobs, according to Sagacity research.
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Adjust & TikTok publish guide to maximise iOS success with SKAN 4

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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Adjust and TikTok have issued a guide to help app marketers maximise iOS campaign success using SKAN 4, the latest version of SKAdNetwork.
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Phantom vibration syndrome rises with increased UK smartphone usage

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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Phantom Vibration Syndrome surge experienced, correlating with a rise in UK smartphone usage, now averaging 4.14 hours daily.
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Significant drop in ransomware but threat remains for UK

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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UK sees rise in ransomware victims despite 32% drop globally, highlighting continuing threat, says GuidePoint Security report.
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Trustwave reveals retail sector's unique cybersecurity threats & solutions

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
Trustwave report exposes unique cybersecurity threats in retail sector, providing insights and strategies for resilience.
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Avidly acquires APAC leader Hype & Dexter to expand global presence

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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Avidly seeks to bolster its global footprint with the acquisition of digital transformation agency Hype and Dexter.
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Data center market to hit $279bn by 2032 due to global digitalisation

Sat, 11th Nov 2023
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Global data centre valuation projected to reach $279bn by 2032, driven by rising digital infrastructure investments.