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Turbulent waters: The Red Sea Crisis and tech implications
3 days ago
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The Red Sea crisis' enduring impact on global shipping extends beyond geopolitical tensions, spiralling into shipping delays and rerouting, spiking costs, and disrupting trade routes, with intrusive fallout on tech and worldwide supply chains.
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Gallagher Security enhances SMB system with new features
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Gallagher Security enhances SMB cloud-based system with Video Linking and Panic Notifications features, increasing adaptability and control for businesses globally.
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Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management
Last week
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power / energy
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agriculture
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weather
Salient Predictions introduces an upgraded model aimed at transforming risk management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and insurance, offering advanced foresight for weather-related disasters.
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Embedded display market to reach USD $66.3 million by 2034, study shows
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The embedded display market globally is expected to achieve a total valuation of USD $66.3 million by 2034, fuelled by a rising demand in consumer electronics and industrial automation.
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How AI and cybersecurity is shaping the 2024 election landscape
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misinformation
Tensions over AI-generated content and cybersecurity risks heighten as US voters express cross-party concern for the 2024 electoral landscape.
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China-aligned hackers exploit religious festival to spy on global Tibetans
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taiwan
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ESET Research uncovers a China-aligned group, Evasive Panda, exploiting the Monlam Festival to conduct global cyberespionage operations, using a new Windows backdoor called 'Nightdoor'.
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Three quarters worry over AI misuse in upcoming US elections
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cyber attacks
A recent survey reveals a growing concern among 78% of U.S. voters over potential misuse of AI in the 2024 elections, affecting cybersecurity and election outcomes.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers with resilience and gratitude
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business
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it industry
IWD 2024 illuminates the power of resilience and gratitude in overcoming life's challenges, as demonstrated by a woman who rose from adversity to establish her own successful business.
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Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.
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Zvolv seals USD $2m fundraise led by Silverneedle Ventures
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digital transformation
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united states
Pune-based hyperautomation platform Zvolv has successfully raised USD $2 million in funding, led by Silverneedle Ventures. This marks a significant step towards expanding and advancing its AI-driven solutions.
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New Zealand's Projectworks reshuffles executives ahead of global expansion
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nz
New Zealand's tech startup, Projectworks, gears up for international growth, appointing US-based Mark Orttung as its new CEO and restructuring its leadership, following years of over 100% growth.
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Gallagher Security wins top OSPA award for second year running
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Warwick-based Gallagher Security has won the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer Award for the second year at the 2024 OSPAs, recognised for its innovative approach to global security solutions.
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Data Zoo names former London Stock Exchange exec as new CEO
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compliance
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identity
Data Zoo, an award-winning global identity provider, has appointed former London Stock Exchange Group executive, Charlie Minutella, as its new CEO, signalling a major strategic shift.
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Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high
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deputy
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nsw
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australian bureau of statistics
Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential
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smartphones
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Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.
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Gretchen Johnson joins Nexxen as new Chief People Officer
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payroll systems
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Nexxen appoints former Siprocal executive Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer, emphasising talent development and company culture.
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Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Annual business cybercrime recovery costs can reach up to $5m, with firms fearing a rise in GenAI-powered attacks, according to a Barracuda Networks report.
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'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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ponemon institute
Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.
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Unprecedented surge in critical infrastructure cyberattacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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iot
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cybersecurity
A shocking 30% increase in attacks on critical infrastructures was recorded in 2023, resulting in over 420 million incidents.
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Telecom-as-a-service platform OXIO doubles US user base
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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huawei
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Telecom-as-a-service provider, OXIO, sees significant growth in 2023 with a doubling of its US user base, marking momentum in the US, Mexico, and Latin America.
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ECI Software Solutions among 2024's Great Places to Work in six nations
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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ECI Software Solutions receives a 2024 Great Place to Work certification across six nations, marking consecutive years of recognition for bolstering workplace culture and innovation.
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Elsight unveils global Halo drone communications platform
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Elsight launches a universal version of its Halo drone communications platform, enabling uninterrupted, global drone operations regardless of cellular systems.
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Logicalis unveils upgraded Digital Fabric Platform for CIOs
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Logicalis has launched an upgraded version of its Digital Fabric Platform, providing CIOs with deeper insight and recommendations to optimise their digital ecosystems using artificial intelligence.
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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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compliance
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Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.