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Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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r&d
FPT surpasses $1bn in global IT service revenue, amid successful acquisitions and the launch of new automotive tech subsidiary.
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Digital transformation crucial for financial sector
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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malware
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data analytics
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planning
Financial services could see improved staff satisfaction by embracing digital transformation, amid a decrease in the employment rate for talent aged 16-64.
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DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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google
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nike
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opera
A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.
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UK tech sectors battle component & skills shortages
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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connectivity
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sales
UK's electronics, telecoms, and electrical sectors are grappling with major component and skills shortages, severely impacting their performance, a new report suggests.
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UK CFOs concerned over digital acceleration, survey finds
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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fintech
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ai
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labour party
CFOs and senior finance professionals have voiced serious concerns over digital acceleration and AI integration, according to a new survey by Aurum Solutions.
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Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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inflation
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m&a
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wtw
M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
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Cloudflare reports rise in API threats & DDoS shifts
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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gaming
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
New report warns of a rise in API-based cyber threats as businesses digitise, alongside escalating DDoS activities targeting specific sectors and regions.
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Lufthansa extends New Distribution Capability deal with Accelya
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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airlines
Accelya and Lufthansa Group solidify long-term New Distribution Capability (NDC) extension to further increase NDC processing volume, fortifying Accelya as a global leader in NDC transactions.
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Zendesk acquires AI firm Klaus to enhance customer experience
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
Zendesk enhances its customer experience (CX) solutions by acquiring AI firm Klaus, aiming to optimise agent performance and increase customer interaction quality.
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Persistent and AWS extend generative AI development in strategic endeavour
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Persistent Systems and AWS are set to accelerate development of innovative AI solutions through expanded use case discovery and proof of concept builds.
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HPE set to acquire Juniper Networks in $14 billion deal
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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juniper networks
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has agreed to acquire AI-native networks leader Juniper Networks for $14bn, a move set to double HPE's networking business and strengthen its edge-to-cloud strategy.
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CommScope completes Home Networks divestiture to Vantiva
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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software
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customer service
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commscope
CommScope concludes divestiture of its Home Networks Business to Vantiva, gaining a 25% stake and potential $100m earn-out, set to minimally affect 2024 EBITDA outlook.
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Ruckus Wi-Fi 7 AP chosen for Wi-Fi Alliance's global certification tests
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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ai
CommScope's RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 AP has been selected by the Wi-Fi Alliance for its Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 interoperability certification test bed, ensuring optimal connectivity and performance for future global Wi-Fi devices.
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Calabrio acquires Wysdom to enhance AI & machine learning capabilities
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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productivity
Calabrio acquires AI and virtual agent performance solutions firm, Wysdom, aimed at optimising their customer service with enhanced AI and machine learning.
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Cybersecurity landscape shaped by PQC, AI & sustainability
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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encryption
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quantum computing
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ai
Advances in quantum cryptography, AI, sustainability, infrastructure resilience and efforts to bridge the skill gap will drive cybersecurity in 2024.
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Thoughtworks unveils Looking Glass report, demystifying latest tech trends
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
Thoughtworks unveils the fourth edition of its Looking Glass report, outlining five key tech trends and challenges for companies, with a focus on the role and risks of GenAI in business operations.
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Infor named Leader in 2023-2024 IDC MarketScape for ERP cloud services
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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saas
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Infor, a global industry cloud firm, has been designated a Leader in IDC MarketScape's 2023-24 Enterprise ERP Vendor Assessment, underlining its commanding presence in cloud innovation and industry expertise.
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Purple Transform partners with The Lister Alliance to revolutionise NHS care
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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healthtech
Artificial Intelligence firm, Purple Transform, partners with The Lister Alliance to push boundaries in NHS patient care, employing their predictive AI platform, SiYtE.
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MSI Reproductive Choices & IPI push digital transformation forward
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
MSI Reproductive Choices partners with IPI for an extensive digital transformation, driving up client interaction by 23%, modernising staff management, and promoting remote working.
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Partisia Blockchain spearheads decentralisation discourse at World Crypto Forum
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Swiss-based Partisia Blockchain takes centre stage at the inaugural World Crypto Forum, promoting the discourse on decentralisation alongside launching a new product.