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Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech for digital boost

Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech, aiming to boost digital transformation expertise in public and private sectors with strategic consulting and cutting-edge solutions.
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Digital identity apps to hit 5.2bn installations by 2029

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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A new study by Juniper Research predicts digital identity app installations will soar to 5.2 billion globally by 2029, driven by regulatory standards and biometric verification.
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Creatio secures USD $200 million to reach unicorn status

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.
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Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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encryption
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healthtech
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government
Apricorn has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, recognising its commitment to quality management standards in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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government
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productivity
Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
UiPath's Automation Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure in the UK, enabling secure AI automation while complying with local data residency laws.
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Mastering Mail: Crafting a resilient mail strategy amidst the changing postal landscape

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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disruption
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As Ofcom hints at reduced letter deliveries, businesses must brace for possible mail disruptions and refine their mailing strategies for resilience.
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SourseAI & Moflix partner to revolutionise digital telcos

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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SourseAI partners with Moflix to revolutionise telcos with AI and digital-first tools, aiming to better personalise and simplify the customer experience.
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SeqOIA adopts Scality RING to enhance genomics sequencing

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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public cloud
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healthtech
SeqOIA, a key French genomics lab, adopts Scality RING to handle petabyte-scale genetic data, enhancing cancer and rare disease patient outcomes.
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HSBC & BNY Mellon to pilot Quantexa's new AI technology

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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HSBC and BNY Mellon join Quantexa's Lighthouse Programme to deploy Q Assist, a context-aware generative AI suite, debuting at London Tech Week to optimise financial services.
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OpenPayd's annual recurring revenue tops GBP £40 million

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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fintech
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cx
OpenPayd doubles growth for the second year, hitting over GBP £40 million ARR, as embedded finance adoption surges. CEO Dimitrova eyes new milestones.
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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
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First AML & Armalytix join forces to elevate AML processes

Thu, 30th May 2024
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onboarding
First AML has partnered with Open Banking tech platform Armalytix to boost Source of Funds and Source of Wealth capabilities for large conveyancing firms.
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Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese eCommerce payments

Wed, 29th May 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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financial institutions
Currencycloud and Pyvio are partnering to enhance cross-border payment solutions for Chinese eCommerce businesses, aiming to simplify transactions in emerging markets.
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Trustly's Azura checkout boosts user spending & conversions

Fri, 24th May 2024
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data protection
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e-commerce
Trustly's Azura checkout technology has transformed consumer payment habits across Europe, boosting spending, frequency, transaction speed, and conversion rates.
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Ciena study reveals rising optimism among CSPs towards AI

Fri, 24th May 2024
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edutech
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Ciena's new study reveals a surge in AI optimism among global CSPs, predicting enhanced operational efficiency, job growth, and monetisation prospects.
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Integrity360 & Armis secure cyber partnership across EMEA

Fri, 24th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Integrity360 partners with Armis to strengthen cybersecurity across Europe, enhancing digital asset visibility and threat management for multiple sectors.
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Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031

Tue, 21st May 2024
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cybersecurity
New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.
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UK infrastructure sectors alarmed over rise in AI cyber threats

Fri, 17th May 2024
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endpoint protection
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New research by Bridewell reveals over 75% of UK's key infrastructure organisations are increasingly concerned about AI-powered cybercrime.
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Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Hexaware Technologies has boosted its data and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of respected Minneapolis-based data consulting firm, Softcrylic, promising to refine customer journeys through advanced data utilisation.