United States stories - Page 2

NZ submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets', officials warn
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Officials alert PM that submarine cables, vital for vast data transfers, are attractive espionage targets amid global concerns over their security.

Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
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email security
Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.

Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.

MIDEO’s advance care platform registers 1,000 USACS staff
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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telemedicine
MIDEO Health's video-based platform now has over 1,000 US Acute Care Solutions employees registered, enhancing advance care planning access and safety.

Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
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cloud services
Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.

CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
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afterpay
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

Envoy names new leaders amid demand for workplace analytics
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martech
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adobe
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analyst report
Envoy appoints Daryle Burt as Chief Revenue Officer and Ras Gill-Boulos as VP Marketing to expand its data-driven workplace platform amid rising demand.

Rapid7 unveils platform to help SOC teams cut through alert noise
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Rapid7 has unveiled Intelligence Hub, a platform designed to help security teams prioritise verified threats and improve response amidst rising alert volumes.

FICO & dacadoo partner on life insurance risk assessment
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
FICO and dacadoo partner to boost life insurance risk assessments using AI, aiming for personalised policies and faster underwriting for insurers globally.

OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.

Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
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data science
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multi-cloud
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digital entertainment
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.

Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs
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data protection
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ransomware
Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.

Yoav Stahl joins Legit Security as Vice President of Product
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cloud security
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application security
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ai
Legit Security has named Yoav Stahl as VP of Product, aiming to boost its application security platform with his 25 years’ tech leadership experience.

Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
The Laboratory Services Cooperative has suffered a data breach exposing sensitive info of 1.6 million people across 35 states, highlighting risks in healthcare.

Skills gap leads solar firms to outsource maintenance needs
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cleantech
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outsourcing
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renewable energy
Research shows 55% of solar firms outsource maintenance due to skills shortages, with outsourcing set to rise, especially in Spain and Germany.

UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
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physical security
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information technology and innovation foundation
China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.

AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.

Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
Canadian organisations report a 43% ROI from generative AI initiatives, exceeding the global average of 41%, driven by cost savings and revenue gains.