Verizon stories - Page 2
Fivetran appoints new leaders to drive EMEA & global growth
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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martech
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hcm
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digital entertainment
Fivetran has appointed Simon Quinton as General Manager for EMEA, with Suresh Seshadri as CFO and Anand Mehta as Chief People Officer, to boost growth.
Verizon & Honeywell collaborate on new retail tech bundle
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Verizon and Honeywell have unveiled a strategic partnership to deliver a bundled technology solution, enhancing efficiency for retail and logistics firms.
Global cellular IoT connections exceed 4 billion in 2024
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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smart cities
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iot
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iiot
The global cellular IoT market surpassed 4 billion connections in 2024, fuelled by advancements in 5G and LTE Cat 1 bis technologies.
ReliaQuest links manufacturing breach to Scattered Spider
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cloud security
An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.
Study reveals top mobile operators for sustainability 2024
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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supply chain
A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.
Kelly McManus joins S-RM to lead global business growth
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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verizon
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insurance
Kelly McManus joins S-RM as Global Business Development Lead for Insurance and Legal, strengthening its reach in the US and UK cyber security landscape.
Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as new Chief Technology Officer
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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data science
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ai
Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as CTO, betting on his vast experience from Microsoft, Amazon, and HelloFresh to drive AI advancements and engineering excellence.
MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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verizon
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4g technology
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ftth
IoT Analytics' new report reveals 3.6 billion active cellular IoT connections in 2023, with MVNOs outpacing MNOs in cost-effectiveness for 4G connectivity.
Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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mdm
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iot
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breach prevention
Verizon's 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.
Keepit appoints cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen as new CISO
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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dr
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen takes on Chief Information Security Officer role at SaaS data backup leader Keepit, expected to augment security advisory capabilities and service development.
HCLTech reveals advanced digital workspace, FlexSpace 5G
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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network security
HCLTech unveils FlexSpace 5G, an advanced digital workspace underpinned by Verizon's network. Designed to enhance efficiency and security in the hybrid work model, it surpasses traditional Wi-Fi capabilities.
IAS extends AI-driven brand safety measures on Facebook & Instagram
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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facebook
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instagram
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verizon
Integral Ad Science expands its AI-driven Total Media Quality Brand Safety across Facebook and Instagram, enabling advertisers to gain better insight into campaign safety and appropriateness.
VAST Data triples valuation to $9.1bn after Series E funding round success
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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ai
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capital
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verizon
London-based VAST Data's valuation soars to $9.1bn following a successful $118m Series E funding round.
LTE & 5G broadcast market forecast to hit $1.8 billion by 2029
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
LTE and 5G broadcast market tipped to grow at 9.9% CAGR, reaching a value of $1.8bn by 2029, says report.
Verizon executive joins Quantum-Secure encryption company
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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uc
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data protection
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physical security
Ken Dixon, CEO of Tillman FiberCo LLC, joins Qrypt as an advisor. Qrypt offers quantum-secure encryption solutions for telecommunications.
Ransomware, social engineering costs skyrocket – report
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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verizon
Ransomware attacks are becoming more costly, with the median cost per incident doubling to $26,000, according to Verizon Business.
Verizon announces senior management changes
Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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digital transformation
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verizon
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job moves
Verizon Communications announces executive management changes to drive future growth plans, including new EVPs and CEOs.
Tech adoption helping fleets navigate operational obstacles
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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supply chain
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fleet management
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verizon
Fleet technology is helping businesses navigate challenges and improve performance, according to Verizon Business research.
Verizon Business teams up with Wipro to enhance network modernisation
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Verizon Business partners with Wipro to accelerate network modernisation and cloud transformation for businesses.