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Iplicit appoints industry leaders to advisory board

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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iplicit has appointed Øystein Moan and Nic Humphries to its advisory board as it targets GBP £100m ARR within six years amid significant growth plans.
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Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.
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Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.
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Poor data quality hinders AI success for many firms

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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A new report reveals that poor data quality and lack of infrastructure are hindering AI projects for one in three companies, highlighting urgent need for core modernisation.
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AI agents to redefine corporate roles by 2025, says Glass

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER Learning, predicts 2025 will see a major shift towards autonomous AI agents, while addressing workers' concerns over job security.
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NICE recognised as leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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NICE has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Centre as a Service, marking its tenth consecutive year in this position.
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NICE unveils CXone Mpower for AI-driven service automation

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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NICE has launched CXone Mpower, a groundbreaking platform designed to automate customer service processes through advanced AI integration.
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Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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A new report reveals that 98% of UK organisations use low-code tools, viewing them as crucial for driving digital transformation and enhancing innovation.
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CellPoint Digital promotes Sørensen & Osei to key roles

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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CellPoint Digital has promoted Michael Sørensen to CTO and Steven Osei to CMO, enhancing their leadership amid rapid fintech industry changes.
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Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Nearly one-third of the world's largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.
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Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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A Stack Overflow survey reveals UK developer experience roles as the highest-paid, with a median salary of GBP £146,933, reflecting industry demands.
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Would a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ever go to prison?

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Cyber attacks are on the rise, raising serious questions about whether CISOs should face legal penalties, including prison, for breaches.
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Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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A Gartner poll reveals that 55% of organisations have adopted an AI board, with 54% appointing an AI leader, yet only a minority hold CAIO titles.
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Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.
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Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Diligent unveils an innovative ERM dashboard powered by Moody's market data, offering CROs, CFOs, and risk professionals a holistic view of external risks.
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Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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BEPS Pillar Two: Understanding data requirements and managing data

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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BEPS Pillar Two has firms grappling with data management and understanding specifications for tax reforms due to its intricate criteria for tax calculations across international borders.
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Sejal Patel Daswani joins Deputy as CPO, marking 80% women leadership

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Sejal Patel Daswani has been appointed as chief people officer by shift worker platform Deputy, increasing women in senior roles to 80%, signalling significant gender shift in the C-suite.