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Encompass Corporation named 'One to Watch' in FCC50 list by Chartis Research
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Specialist in compliance technology, Encompass Corporation, earns 'One to Watch' status from Chartis Research's FCC50 list, highlighting performance in battling financial crime.
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New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading
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New Zealand start-up SellWise aims to radically overhaul secondhand trading by addressing frustrations with existing platforms and promising an intuitive, streamlined experience.
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IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
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On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.
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£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt
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data science
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ai
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climate change
AI investment in the UL set to double with a £100m boost, targeting healthcare, environmental protection, and national security sectors.
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UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs
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ai
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government funding
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transparency
UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.
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IWD 2024: Why female representation is key to unlocking AI’s full potential
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careers
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gartner
Despite making up 50% of the UK population, women only account for 22% of AI and data professionals, limiting AI's full capabilities due to lack of diversity.
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Poor data foundations stunting generative AI potential, study reveals
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data management
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research
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strategy
Poor data foundations hinder full potential of Generative AI, warns Syniti and HFS Research, advising companies to enforce reliable management and quality strategies.
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APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows
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Cybersecurity firm Imperva has found that 71% of last year's web traffic was linked to APIs, acting as a major attack vector due to organisations' insufficient visibility, leading to a sharp rise in targeted attacks.
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AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media
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bitdefender
Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.
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GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales
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testing
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power / energy
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research
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.
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Anthology launches AI policy framework for universities
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cloud services
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physical security
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Education solutions firm Anthology unveils an AI Policy Framework to aid higher education institutes in the ethical use of artificial intelligence, with principles drawn from international standards.
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Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches
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breach prevention
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New research reveals majority of Kiwis think companies should do more to prevent cyber-attacks, with many considering swapping brands after a data breach.
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REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector
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compliance
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REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.
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Gartner outlines six trends to shape cybersecurity by 2024
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cybersecurity
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market analyst
Gartner's report projects six emerging trends, including GenAI and behavioural changes, expected to shape the cybersecurity landscape by 2024, aiming for stronger organisational resilience.
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InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world
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InternetNZ's upcoming research, unveiling NZ's attitudes to the online world and AI, also highlights increasing concerns about cyberbullying and online harm.
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AI adoption in telecoms sector surges, says Cavell report
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Research shows AI adoption surging in the telecoms sector, with 58% of UK, US, and European telecom buyers intending to incorporate AI into their products.
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Mandiant uncovers new findings on Ivanti zero-day exploits
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ivanti
Mandiant uncovers dramatically expanded threat activity exploiting Ivanti's security vulnerabilities with fresh malware variants and new mitigation-bypassing techniques emerging.
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Brands need to work harder to impress the ‘Application Generation’
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cisco
In light of soaring expectations for digital experiences, brands need to significantly improve their applications to win over the discerning and demanding 'Application Generation', warns a new study from Cisco.
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Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.
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AgSmart Connect to launch crucial agri-tech adoption research
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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edutech
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Understanding Farmer Literacy and Adoption of Agri-Innovation in Australia research to be unveiled at AgSmart Connect event, revealing key insights into Aussie farmers' interaction with agri-tech.
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Angelina Farry named new CEO of IAB New Zealand
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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stuff
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google
IAB New Zealand appoints Angelina Farry, a veteran of the NZ advertising industry with over two decades of experience, as its new CEO.
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SecurityBridge rated a top source for SAP vulnerability discoveries
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it infrastructure
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security vulnerabilities
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sap
SecurityBridge's Research Lab is lauded by SAP's Security Response Team as a leading source for detecting software issues. This recognises a key role in fortifying international SAP security infrastructure.
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AI 'students' join human classmates at Ferris State University
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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digital music
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ai
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career pathways
Two AI devices named Ann and Fry have enrolled at Ferris State University in Michigan, USA, to study alongside humans and push the boundaries of AI education and technology.
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ChatGPT introduces GPT Store for customised AI resources
Sat, 13th Jan 2024
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bi
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Reports reveal that over 3 million custom versions of AI language model, ChatGPT, were created in two months, prompting the launch of a new GPT Store for user-friendly discovery of successful designs.