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Nearly three-quarters of medium-sized firms have faced a cyber threat in six months, as AI scams and weak staff training heighten risk.
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Omnissa appoints Amit Singh as Chief Executive Officer
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Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
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