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Yoav Stahl joins Legit Security as Vice President of Product
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Legit Security has named Yoav Stahl as VP of Product, aiming to boost its application security platform with his 25 years’ tech leadership experience.
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Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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The Laboratory Services Cooperative has suffered a data breach exposing sensitive info of 1.6 million people across 35 states, highlighting risks in healthcare.
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Skills gap leads solar firms to outsource maintenance needs
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Research shows 55% of solar firms outsource maintenance due to skills shortages, with outsourcing set to rise, especially in Spain and Germany.
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UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.
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AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
Sat, 19th Apr 2025
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Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.
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Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption
Sat, 19th Apr 2025
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Canadian organisations report a 43% ROI from generative AI initiatives, exceeding the global average of 41%, driven by cost savings and revenue gains.
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SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.
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SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation following Advent International acquisition.
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Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.
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Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
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Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
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Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.
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AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Turnitin's latest survey reveals varied attitudes towards AI in education, with 78% positivity in Australia and New Zealand amid concerns about its overwhelming presence.
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Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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Salus Ventures has appointed Dr Shane Arnott to its Strategic Advisor Program, enhancing its mission to bolster Australia's defence technology and resilience.
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Older freelancers in demand as businesses adapt globally
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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A global shift sees companies turning to older freelancers for specialised skills, with 45% of firms reporting an increase in those aged 55 and over.
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AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Nasuni study reveals that 50% of businesses prioritise AI investment, yet only 20% believe their data is ready for AI applications, highlighting key challenges.
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AI hallucinations challenge customer experience strategy
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Coveo's latest CX Relevance Report reveals that 49% of customers experience AI hallucinations, prompting scepticism and a demand for better digital experiences.
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Global writing study results in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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New Zealand's Writer's Toolbox launches a groundbreaking global study on student writing performance, aiming to unveil insights pivotal for educational methods.
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Applied EV & Oxa join forces for autonomous fleets
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Applied EV and Oxa have teamed up to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles, combining innovative technology to tackle industry challenges.
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Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.