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Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.
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AI reshapes banking with Goldman Sachs leading adoption

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Goldman Sachs is at the forefront of an AI revolution in banking, with a new report revealing 167 AI applications across global banks, shifting industry norms.
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Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds

Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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A survey by eflow Global reveals 64% of finance executives see technology-driven risks, especially AI, as key compliance challenges for 2024.
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StructureFlow expands with acquisition of Blue J Diagramming

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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StructureFlow has acquired Blue J Diagramming to broaden its reach into the tax sector and enhance its visual modelling platform for professionals.
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Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.
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Tenable warns of data risks from new AI model DeepSeek

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Tenable warns that the open-source AI model DeepSeek poses significant data exposure risks, echoing concerns over its potential misuse by cybercriminals.
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Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.
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Lexsoft integrates T3 search with ethical walls systems

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Lexsoft Systems has launched a integration of its T3 legal knowledge management solution with ethical walls applications for enhanced document security.
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KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.
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Richard Aldridge named director of growth at Nest Commerce

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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Richard Aldridge has been appointed as the first Director of Growth at Nest Commerce, aiming to boost customer acquisition following a 75% growth surge.
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SECQAI unveils world's first hybrid Quantum LLM technology

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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SECQAI has unveiled the world's first hybrid Quantum Large Language Model, promising to revolutionise AI by harnessing quantum computing for enhanced efficiency.
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US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
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Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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Reconomy appoints Dodsworth, invests GBP £10m in tech

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Reconomy has announced the appointment of Jenny Dodsworth as its new Group Programme & Delivery Director and plans to invest over GBP £10 million in technology development.
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Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.
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IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
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VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
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Nextiva survey reveals CX's growing importance for revenue

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent survey reveals a pivotal shift in customer experience's significance, with 96% of CX leaders reporting corporate recognition as a revenue driver.
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Public IP faces 2,266 attacks in Spitfire honeypot test

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent honeypot experiment by Spitfire Network Services reveals a staggering 2,266 cyber attacks on a public IP within just one hour, highlighting severe security risks.
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Data security concerns rise among social commerce users

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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A new SOTI report highlights rising consumer concerns over data security in social commerce, as 54% would avoid retailers using AI to track purchases.