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Manchester tech firm Sync to consolidate operations at Arbeta
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digital transformation
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expansion
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public sector
Manchester-based tech firm Sync sets sights on progress, announcing consolidation at Arbeta, signalling growth strategy across education, enterprise, and public sectors.
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Pure Storage & NVIDIA unveil AI-ready validated reference architectures
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storage
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ai
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nvidia
Pure Storage unleashes new NVIDIA-ready reference architectures, amplifying its AI capabilities and offering efficient and robust solutions for high-performance data processing.
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HMRC spends £80m on remote working tech amid 'couch potato' critique
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tablets & laptops
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ai
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spending
HMRC’s £80m spending on remote working tech over three years has sparked debate, evidencing a shift towards a 'couch potato culture', according to official figures.
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One NZ appoints Nick Quin as new Head of Public Sector
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microsoft
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contact centre
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aws
Nick Quin joins technology firm One NZ as new Head of Public Sector, tasked with bolstering the company's relationships with government, and driving their technological transformations.
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ICS.AI seals GBP £7m AI service enhancement deal with Derby City Council
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ai
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public sector
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savings
AI firm ICS.AI partners with Derby City Council in a £7m four-year deal to enhance service provision, predicted to save upwards of £3.925m in the fiscal year 2024/25.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time
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dei
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iwd
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public sector
On International Women's Day 2024, a female techie sheds light on her journey in the sector, underscoring the importance of empowerment and taking the path to success one day at a time.
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Google partners with BSSN to boost national cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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public sector
Google partners with Indonesia's BSSN to equip the public sector and 70,000 small businesses with AI and cybersecurity tools.
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R/GA Australia boosts public sector offering with senior hires
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animation
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transparency
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public sector
R/GA Australia ramps up its public sector and mission-driven offering with strategic senior hires, aiming to disrupt conventional consulting and outsourcing models by emphasising specialist abilities and transparency.
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Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO
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leadership
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thoughtworks
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public sector
Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop, former UK MD for Industry Sector Practices, as new UK CEO with a focus on promoting diversity in the tech industry.
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AvePoint expands FedRAMP authorisation with new products
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digital transformation
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avepoint
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public sector
AvePoint bolsters its FedRAMP authorisation with three new secure SaaS products, reflecting its commitment to support public sector and regulated industries' digital transformation.
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Maincubes enjoys substantial growth & expansion in 2023
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ml
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colocation
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ai
European data centre operator, maincubes, records substantial business growth in 2023 through additional funding, data centre expansion and workforce increase by 60%.
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CYFOR Group announces new CTO & Head of Incident Response
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cybersecurity
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public sector
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e-discovery
CYFOR Group bolsters its growth plan with the appointments of Andrew Frowen as CTO and William Poole as Head of Incident Response.
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VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Vietnam is being rocked by an advanced cyber threat, VietCredCare, targeting business social media accounts, leading to widespread data breaches in government, business, and education sectors.
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Rimini Street's annual charity grant programme comes to London
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grants
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public sector
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charity
Rimini Street selects London, UK, as the next beneficiary of its yearly philanthropic programme, the RMNI Love Charitable Grant Programme, bringing £50,000 worth of grants to local charities in 2024.
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Exclusive: Why Elastic continues to see positive momentum
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ai
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ml
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cybersecurity
Gavin Jones, Area VP for ANZ at Elastic, the leading search analytics firm, shares insights on its strategic direction and technological advancements.
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Qlik achieves Protected level IRAP status for public sector
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Qlik attains Protected level assessment from Australia's IRAP, furthering its capability to aid government and regulated sectors in AI-powered DX.
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Mendix welcomes new CEO, industry veteran Raymond Kok
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saas
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app development
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apm
Raymond Kok takes over as CEO of low-code leader, Mendix, succeeding Tim Srock and signals intent to boost productivity and innovation through closer Siemens synergies.
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What lies ahead for ERP
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it training
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digital transformation
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erp
2024 sees significant growth in Cloud ERP deployments and enterprise application platforms, impacted by digital transformation initiatives and technology advancements in AI and machine learning.
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Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman
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cloud services
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cx
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martech
Contact centre specialist, IPI, has appointed seasoned industry professional Steve Winningham as its non-exec chairman to facilitate its future growth following an investment by Ethos Partners.
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Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Last month
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Cyber-physical systems protector, Claroty, welcomes Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer following 2023's impressive $100m+ recurring revenue. Phillips' extensive tech, security and sales background positions him to steer future growth.
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Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Last month
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cloud services
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber-physical system security firm, Claroty, appoints industry veteran, Derek Phillips, as Chief Revenue Officer amidst continued company growth surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
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Zally appoints tech veteran David Webb as Chairman ahead of launch
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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fintech
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accenture
In a crucial pre-launch move, cybersecurity firm Zally has appointed David Webb, a respected industry veteran, as Chairman to bolster its market presence and hasten growth.
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Okta attains IRAP security status for Australian government use
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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okta
Okta, a leading identity partner, achieves an IRAP-protected-level assessment, strengthening the Australian Government's trust in modern Identity solutions by reinforcing security against cyber threats.
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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.