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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.

Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.

Financial services lead in AI readiness, with 70% actively using AI, while the retail sector lags at 30%, according to GenAI's latest report.

GoWit raises USD $1.3 million to expand its retail media platform into Europe and MENA, bolstering product development and aiming for seamless integration.

Parcel Pending by Quadient teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op to install multicarrier lockers, starting at Bridge Street, Writtle, enhancing local parcel services.

Kaspersky’s 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.

Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.

Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.

A new report reveals that Australian firms are increasingly turning to time-matching renewable technologies to align energy generation with hourly demand.

Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.

NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.

Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe’s data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.

A survey by ISACA reveals that while European IT professionals see AI's potential benefits, significant concerns about detecting AI misinformation persist.

Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.

Ascertus promotes Shona Petley to CFO, tasking her with strategic financial oversight as the document management firm bolsters its growth in the UK and Europe.

Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.

PAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to enhance fraud detection in the UK and Europe, aiming to address significant global fraud losses projected at USD $343 billion by 2027.

Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.

Salesforce's latest report reveals rising challenges for sales teams, with 66% of professionals in Singapore finding it harder to meet customer expectations.