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Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Nearly 10 million UK consumers are projected to embrace Buy Now, Pay Later schemes this Christmas, reflecting a significant shift in shopping behaviours.
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OpenText launches Cloud Editions 24.4 with AI upgrades

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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OpenText has launched Cloud Editions 24.4, introducing AI-driven tools to enhance enterprise workflows and multi-cloud connectivity at OpenText World 2024.
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CommBox secures funding for AI expansion in Europe

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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CommBox has raised GBP £12.3 million from PSG Equity to boost its AI technologies and expand its operations into new markets.
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Leostream supports HP customers amid Tera 2 end-of-life

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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migration
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cybersecurity
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government
Leostream vows to support HP customers using Teradici Tera 2 chipsets in zero clients, amid HP's plans to phase out the product by 2024.
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Industrial Thought launches new subsidiary Raw Knowledge

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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wealth management
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financial services
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industrial thought
Industrial Thought has launched Raw Knowledge, a subsidiary dedicated to providing comprehensive ERI data and consultancy for offshore investment reporting.
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Conduktor raises USD $30 million to boost US expansion

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
Data management platform Conduktor has raised USD $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion into the US market amid soaring real-time data demand.
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Zodia, RFOG & QCP team up to boost digital assets

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cloud services
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security
Zodia Custody is partnering with Raffles Family Office Group and QCP to enhance digital asset services for institutional investors across Asia.
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ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ai
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r&d
ChapsVision has acquired Sinequa, a leader in AI search solutions, alongside securing USD $90 million funding to boost growth and technology focus.
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Ecommpay advises on optimising festive checkout processes

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Ecommpay is urging eCommerce merchants to enhance checkout processes ahead of the festive season, with conversion rates averaging just 58%.
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DXC Technology named top life & annuity tech provider

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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DXC Technology has topped the Everest Group's inaugural report for Life & Annuity Insurance Technology Providers 2024, lauded for its innovation and expertise.
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Banks lead industries in adoption of generative AI technology

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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data privacy
A report reveals that 60% of banking leaders are integrating generative AI technology into operations, outpacing other sectors in adoption rates.
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Iceotope unveils precision liquid-cooled server 'KUL AI'

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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edge computing
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ai
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clean technologies
Iceotope has launched KUL AI, a precision liquid-cooled server aimed at enhancing AI capabilities while cutting energy use by up to 40%.
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Banks struggle to harness full potential of cloud tech

Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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fintech
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rpa
A new report reveals traditional banks struggle to leverage cloud investments effectively, contrasting with fintechs that prioritise sales growth.
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Vanquis Bank adopts SAS Viya on Azure for better analytics

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Vanquis Bank is enhancing its digital strategy by adopting SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure, aiming to improve risk management and compliance efforts.
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UK API security incidents rise to 83% in 2024 report

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
UK businesses face rising API security threats, with incidents increasing to 83% in 2024, despite only 13% conducting real-time testing.
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Cloudera to acquire Octopai, boosting data management

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Cloudera has agreed to acquire Octopai to enhance its data catalog and metadata management, improving data handling for enterprises.
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BlackLine appoints Philippe Omer Decugis for European role

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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sap
BlackLine has appointed Philippe Omer Decugis as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe to enhance growth and customer success across the region.
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Workday named leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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For the third consecutive year, Workday has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Service-Centric Enterprises.
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Integrity360 launches new Managed dSOC with Darktrace AI

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Integrity360 has launched its Managed dSOC Services, enhancing cyber security with Darktrace's AI tech for real-time monitoring and rapid incident response.
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Toqio partners with DSA to enter growing logistics sector

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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financial systems
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supply chain
Toqio has ventured into the logistics sector by partnering with global eCommerce firm DSA, aiming to leverage financial solutions for growth.