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Third reading of UK AI bill takes place in House of Lords
Tue, 14th May 2024
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digital transformation
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government
The third reading of the UK AI bill took place in the House of Lords amid questions over its readiness following the EU AI Act's passing and with the AI Safety Summit on the horizon.
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Exclusive: How AvePoint is tackling complex data management
Fri, 10th May 2024
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
AvePoint's VP, Max McNamara, details strategies employed by the global data management firm in navigating and shaping the digital landscape.
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Indara wins Australian government funds for telco resilience project
Mon, 6th May 2024
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uc
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government
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telco
Indara Digital Infrastructure is set to boost the resilience of crucial tower sites against natural disasters with the help of the Australian government funding part of the TDRI program.
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Recognition Group launches Sovereign for defence sector support
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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ai
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government
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digital marketing
The Recognition Group unveils Sovereign, a new agency tailored to buoy defence and aerospace suppliers in Australia.
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New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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government
The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.
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Smart card market projected to reach $24.2bn by 2034
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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encryption
The global powered smart card market is forecast to surge to $24.2bn by 2034, driven by enhanced functionality and advanced security features.
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TechWorks launches AI initiative at Bletchley Park
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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ai
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government
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collaboration
UK tech industry association, TechWorks, launches new venture at Bletchley Park, TechWorks AI, aimed at governing the challenges and prospects of AI technology.
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Aqua Security celebrates consecutive year of channel growth
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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application security
Aqua Security marks yet another year of substantial channel growth, reinforcing its place as the ultimate choice for service providers and partners.
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Chatbot market set to surge to $4.9 billion by 2033 says FMI
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Chatbot market set to surge, projecting USD $4.9 billion growth by 2033, fuelled by customer engagement focus and widespread industrial adoption.
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UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.
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Vertiv launches AI-powered SmartAisle 3 for data centre efficiency boost
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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physical security
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apm
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power / energy
Vertiv revolutionises micro modular data centre design with the introduction of the AI-infused SmartAisle 3, enhancing operational efficiency and offering energy savings of up to 20%.
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Bugcrowd launches AI bias assessment for secure LLM application use
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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llms
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ai
San Francisco tech firm Bugcrowd rolls out an AI Bias Assessment to help organisations and governments implement Large Language Model (LLM) applications securely and without data bias.
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Gartner outlines top tech trends transforming public sector by 2024
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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ai
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government
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public sector
Gartner outlines the top five tech trends set to transform the public sector by 2024, including adaptive security and AI for decision intelligence.
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MPs voice unease over AI's impact on UK creative industry
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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physical security
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ai
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government
UK MPs voice concern over the negative effects of unregulated AI on the creative sector, pushing for government intervention to modernise copyright laws benefitting large tech corporations.
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Exclusive: How Portt is seeing the procurement landscape evolve
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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edutech
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
Silvério Governo of Portt discusses the company's innovative approach to procurement and spend management, addressing sector-specific challenges and leveraging technology.
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Cohesity collaborates with Intel to bolster AI-powered data security
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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encryption
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
In a sector-first, Cohesity merges its acclaimed AI-powered data security, Fort Knox, with Intel's confidential computing capabilities to combat data threats in highly-regulated sectors.
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Vultr launches sovereign & private clouds amid global data concerns
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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private cloud
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ai
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ai models
In response to growing global concerns about data sovereignty, cloud computing giant Vultr has launched Sovereign Cloud and Private Cloud, promising data compliance and control for governments and enterprises worldwide.
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Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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malware
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devops
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casb
Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.
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New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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edutech
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government
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coding
Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.
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Rahul Sharma takes helm as Google Cloud's APAC Public Sector MD
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Rahul Sharma becomes Google Cloud's Managing Director for Public Sector Business in the Asia Pacific, aiming to boost digital roadmaps for regional government and educational organisations.