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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round
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ai
SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.
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Orbus Software & Unipart join forces to boost digital solutions
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it training
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us
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government
Orbus Software and Unipart Consultancy form a new partnership to enhance digital transformation, utilising OrbusInfinity to provide live digital blueprints for diverse sectors.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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it training
Kaspersky’s 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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threat intelligence
Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.
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Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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power / energy
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ai
The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.
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Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of sales for EMEA & APJ regions
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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japan
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leadership
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resellers
Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of Sales for EMEA and APJ regions, leveraging his 24 years of tech sales leadership to enhance market presence and drive growth.
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91% of Australians seek better support for neurodivergent employees
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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united states
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anz bank
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asia pacific
A new survey by DXC Technology reveals 91% of Australians feel organisations can better support neurodivergent employees.
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Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
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Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa’s new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.
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SentinelOne wins top honours at 2024 Beyond Awards by Pax8
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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community
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sentinelone
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apac
SentinelOne bagged the MVP Vendor award for APAC and the Global Partner’s Choice award at the 2024 Beyond Awards, celebrating their impactful partnership with Pax8.
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Quantexa reports 40% growth in ARR, aims for GBP £80m in 2024
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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uc
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telco
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microsoft
Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.
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Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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sd-wan
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Colt Technology Services is set to invest EUR €100 million to expand into six Asian markets, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and cloud adoption in the APAC region.
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STACK secures whopping $1.3bn for global expansion
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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melbourne
STACK Infrastructure secures USD $1.3 billion for global data centre expansion, emphasising green construction in key regions like Melbourne and Manassas.
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EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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russia
For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
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Westcon-Comstor reports 8% revenue rise to USD $3.69 billion
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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distributors
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financial results
Westcon-Comstor reports an 8% revenue increase to USD $3.69 billion for FY24, driven by recurring revenues and growth in cybersecurity and networking sectors.
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Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually
Mon, 27th May 2024
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data sharing
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interpol
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united states
Conducted by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute and UNSW, the report highlights a growing public health crisis.
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Myriota unveils FlexSense to accelerate IoT development globally
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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cleantech
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solar power
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connectivity
Myriota unveils FlexSense, a revolutionary IoT platform, promising rapid deployment and extensive battery life, significantly accelerating sensor-based solutions.
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Nynke Postma joins Encompass as Head of Business Development
Tue, 21st May 2024
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encompass
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singapore
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product management
Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma, founder of Blacksmith KYC, as Head of Business Development for Asia and the Middle East to boost CDI product value.