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SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains

Fri, 9th May 2025
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While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.
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Quantum AI seeing rising business interest despite high costs

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Over 60% of 500 global business leaders are investing in or exploring quantum AI, citing promise in data analytics amidst cost and knowledge barriers.
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Businesses turn to quantum AI despite high costs & confusion

Thu, 8th May 2025
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A SAS survey reveals 60% of businesses are exploring quantum AI, despite barriers like cost, knowledge gaps, and lack of regulation hindering adoption.
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StarTree unveils AI features & new Kubernetes deployment option

Tue, 6th May 2025
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StarTree unveils new AI-powered features, including Model Context Protocol and vector embedding, enhancing real-time enterprise data insights and control for June 2025.
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Gresham unveils web-based upgrade for investment data platform

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Gresham upgrades Control for Investment Management with a new web interface, boosting integration and automation for over 100 investment clients globally.
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Rubrik & Rackspace team up for rapid post-cyber attack recovery

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Rubrik and Rackspace team up to launch a new managed recovery service, cutting cyber attack recovery from weeks to hours for key sectors like finance and healthcare.
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Acuity launches Agent Fleet AI to boost efficiency for banks

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Acuity Knowledge Partners launches Agent Fleet, an AI platform designed to boost efficiency for banks, asset managers and private equity firms without more staff.
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AI-accelerated code widens gap between software design & reality

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Research finds that 56% of organisations face costly software risks due to mismatches between documented architecture and production reality amid growing AI-driven development.
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Anetac launches Human Link Pro to combat access risk with AI

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Anetac launches Human Link Pro, unifying human and non-human identity management with AI to combat rising security risks amid workforce shifts globally.
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NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
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Kiteworks reveals the top data breaches of 2024 report

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Kiteworks has revealed its report on the top data breaches of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of data sensitivity in assessing breach severity.
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Bots surpass humans in online traffic, Thales reports

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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A staggering 51% of all web traffic now comes from automated bots, with malicious activity on the rise, according to the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report by Thales.
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Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Ardoq appoints Brian Zeman as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth, focusing on expansion in the Americas and enhancing enterprise architecture solutions.
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Pismo names Vishal Dalal as global CEO amid leadership changes

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Pismo appoints Vishal Dalal as global CEO and Rodrigo Melato as Chief Commercial Officer amid plans for customer-centric growth and international expansion.
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Meta1st rolls out AI features for stronger email security

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Meta1st upgrades its Analyse1st and Learn1st to enhance cyber risk defence and help financial firms comply with DORA, boosting real-time email threat detection.
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Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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A study by SS&C Blue Prism reveals that only 44% of organisations have the necessary data systems for next-gen AI, with 94% highlighting process orchestration's importance.
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Capgemini & Google Cloud unite for AI customer solutions

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Capgemini has teamed up with Google Cloud to develop innovative AI solutions designed to enhance customer experiences across multiple sectors.
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Deloitte boosts AI offerings with Google Cloud alliance

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Deloitte has expanded its partnerships with Google Cloud and ServiceNow, unveiling over 100 AI agents aimed at revolutionising client operations across multiple sectors.
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AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
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Google Cloud & UWM partner to revolutionise mortgages

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google Cloud and United Wholesale Mortgage have launched a partnership to modernise mortgage lending, harnessing AI to streamline processes and enhance client experiences.