UK Stories

Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge

Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins the 2024 Isle of Man Innovation Challenge, promising secure global data sharing and innovation across various industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Data Analytics

Analytic Partners acquires Magic Numbers to boost UK presence

Analytic Partners has acquired UK marketing analytics firm Magic Numbers to strengthen its presence in the UK and EMEA markets, enhancing their analytics capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Data Protection

DigiCert hosts Quantum Readiness Day for future-proofing firms

DigiCert's Quantum Readiness Day highlighted the urgent need for organisations to adopt quantum-safe practices to protect data from future threats.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Migration

DoiT unveils Cloud Build to ease AWS migration process

DoiT launches Cloud Build, a service aimed at helping businesses seamlessly transition to AWS with expert guidance, amid increasing cloud adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Marketing Technologies

Salesforce unveils Agentforce; experts highlight AI limitations

Salesforce's Agentforce, unveiled at Dreamforce, spotlights AI in business. Yet, experts argue multimodal AI, combining visual, text, and speech, is the future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Laserfiche clinches ninth WealthManagement.com Industry Award

Laserfiche has clinched its ninth WealthManagement.com Industry Award for its generative AI document summarisation tool, boosting efficiency in wealth management.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

ProHance report reveals productivity divergence across sectors

ProHance's Global Productivity Benchmarking Report reveals stark productivity trends, with non-tech sectors seeing a 6% rise, contrasting tech's 4% decline.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Quantum Computing

DigiCert announces lineup for World Quantum Readiness Day

DigiCert announces an illustrious speaker lineup and awards for the first World Quantum Readiness Day, a virtual event on 26 September to equip organisations for the quantum era.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Risk & Compliance

Experts call for resilience after cyber-attack on Trump's campaign

Experts urge resilient cyber measures after Trump's campaign hack reveals vulnerabilities, stressing decoy tactics, phishing awareness, and robust public sector security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Unified Communications

Kore.ai launches XO Express platform for AI chatbots & centres

Kore.ai has launched XO Express, enabling businesses to build AI chatbots and contact centres without technical expertise, making advanced AI accessible to all.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures

Microsoft's 365 Office and cloud services suffered major outages, sparking calls for AI-powered tech to combat growing DDoS attacks and misconfigurations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Supply Chain

CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue

Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

EduTech

UTS & Leonardo.Ai launch AI-focused PhD scholarships

The University of Technology Sydney has partnered with Leonardo.Ai to launch a PhD programme offering four fully-funded scholarships to enhance AI research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Marketing Technologies

Howatson unveils Plus Also Studios to enhance AI branding

Howatson+Company has unveiled Plus Also Studios, an innovative agency that merges AI technology with creative brand asset production, led by industry experts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Physical Security

APRA AMCOS supports Senate report on AI impact in Australia

APRA AMCOS has backed a Senate report urging regulatory reforms to protect Australian creators from the challenges posed by unregulated AI technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers

Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Network Infrastructure

ST Engineering unveils pioneering AI solutions at InnoTech 2024

ST Engineering unveiled over 20 cutting-edge AI solutions at InnoTech 2024, targeting sectors like healthcare and cybercrime, in conjunction with industry leaders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

Firewalls

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024

Digital Transformation

Digital Workplace Conference Australia 2024 returns to Sydney

One of the most anticipated conferences, The Digital Workplace Conference Australia, is returning to Sydney, from 31 July to 1 August.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024