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IWF & Cyacomb launch workplace abuse material scans

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IWF and Cyacomb launch workplace device scans to spot known child sexual abuse material, as reports and AI-generated content surge.
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Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach

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Addepar sets up Singapore base for product engineering and commercial teams as it deepens support for clients across Asia-Pacific wealth markets.
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Dayshape teams with Microsoft on AI staffing tools

3 days ago
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Dayshape, selected for Microsoft’s Agentic Launchpad, will let professional services firms query staffing, skills and project finances in Teams.
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Addepar unveils Addison AI to power wealth insights

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Addepar launches Addison AI to give wealth managers trusted, natural language portfolio intelligence embedded across its platform workflows.
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Laundryheap pushes into four new markets worldwide

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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On-demand laundry platform Laundryheap has expanded into Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, as it accelerates its global rollout.
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Krotos adds AI footsteps & cloth Foley to Video to Sound

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Krotos' Video to Sound now auto-generates synced AI footsteps and cloth Foley, promising faster, browser-based sound design for video creators.
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Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Abacus Group has appointed Elizabeth Kubycheck as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff to enhance its global people strategy amid expansion efforts.
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50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.
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Lendor appoints Jo Olivia Lee as chief operating officer

Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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Jo Olivia Lee appointed as chief operating officer. She will oversee app development and operations for Singapore and Lendor Thailand.
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HPE powers Edinburgh International Data Facility

Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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University of Edinburgh partners with HPE to support its International Data Facility, benefitting over 1000 organizations with $125m investment.
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Monash University and collaborators bring learning analytics to life

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Monash University, along with partners, has crafted a groundbreaking learning analytics model aimed at revolutionising educational tech understanding and usage.
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Infor snaps up SaaS contract with Drakes Supermarkets

Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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Infor will be supplying Drakes with end-to-end systems to replace its legacy retail software and support its new wholesale venture.
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Universities seeing rise in DDoS attacks

Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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Educational institutions face a surge in DDoS attacks as students return, despite an overall decline attributed to botnets shifting to cryptocurrency mining.
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UK's third party data centre market largest in Europe

Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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Data centre markets across Europe are undergoing rapid expansion, but the UK still holds its place at the top of the pile.
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World's first advanced blockchain identity lab to be built in Edinburgh

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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The £600,000 lab will explore ways in which blockchain technology can protect personal data from online scammers and cybercriminals.
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Industry and academia partner to push UK supercomputer adoption

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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HPE today announced a plan of action with Arm, SUSE, and three UK universities to accelerate the adoption of supercomputer applications in the UK.
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Akamai discovers new DDoS threats, issues medium risk level

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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A potentially malicious DDoS vulnerability has been discovered by Akamai's Security Intelligence Response team.
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New Zealand Security Conference and Exhibition comes to Auckland

Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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The annual NZ Security Conference and Exhibition comes to Auckland this November, bringing with it a range of international speakers and presentations.
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Scotland the Brave

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Discover Scotland's rich history with www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, offering extensive archives for genealogy research in Edinburgh.
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Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam – PS2

Sat, 1st Sep 2007
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Tony Hawk's latest PS2 venture pivots towards racing, leaving fans divided. Downhill Jam swaps tricks for speed, challenging the franchise's legacy.