EMEA stories - Page 2
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PPDS appoints Andrea Barbuti as Global Product Management Lead
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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PPDS has promoted Andrea Barbuti to the new role of Global Product Management Lead for EMEA, reflecting his vital contributions and leadership in driving innovation and sustainability.
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Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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westpac
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nz
Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.
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Westcon-Comstor & Infoblox team up for AWS Marketplace boost
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor teams up with Infoblox to offer cloud security services on AWS Marketplace, targeting enhanced growth for channel partners in EMEA regions.
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Executives express optimism & concern over AI's business impact
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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iam
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data privacy
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Okta’s AI at Work 2024 report reveals 89% of executives see AI positively, but security and data privacy concerns loom large. Chiefs show notable yet uneven AI understanding.
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UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.
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Arrow Electronics partners with Equinix to enhance EMEA services
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Arrow Electronics teams up with Equinix to offer enhanced digital infrastructure solutions across EMEA, boosting network optimisation and hybrid cloud capabilities for channel partners.
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Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech for digital boost
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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public sector
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servicenow
Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech, aiming to boost digital transformation expertise in public and private sectors with strategic consulting and cutting-edge solutions.
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Infinigate Group invests in Wavelink to expand into ANZ market
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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mobility
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business continuity
Infinigate has invested in Wavelink, securing a majority stake and cementing its entry into the ANZ market while enabling Wavelink to operate autonomously.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai
BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, recognising its innovation and deployment of advanced cybersecurity solutions across the globe.
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Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.
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Vertiv launches eco-friendly Liebert PDX-PAM cooling units for EMEA
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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cleantech
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vertiv
Vertiv debuts eco-friendly Liebert PDX-PAM units, using R513A refrigerant to significantly cut GWP by 70%, boosting data centre efficiency and sustainability.
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BigCommerce partners with Ecommpay to enhance payment solutions
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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fintechs
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martech
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commerce systems
Ecommpay partners with BigCommerce to deliver advanced payment solutions across the UK and EMEA, minimising costs and boosting efficiency for merchants.
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Westcon-Comstor partners with Extreme Networks for EMEA stadiums
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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extreme networks
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westcon-comstor
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cloud services
Westcon-Comstor partners with Extreme Networks to elevate fan experiences in EMEA stadiums, offering high-speed Wi-Fi, cashless transactions, and real-time sports betting.
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Object First sees an 822% surge in Q1 2024 bookings
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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veeam
Object First saw an 822% surge in Q1 2024 bookings, highlighting the need for ransomware-proof backup solutions.
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Cloudflare report: EU firms unprepared for rising cyber threats
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Cloudflare's latest report warns that EU firms are dangerously unprepared for increasing cyber threats; only 29% feel equipped to defend against attacks.
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SentinelOne wins top honours at 2024 Beyond Awards by Pax8
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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community
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sentinelone
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apac
SentinelOne bagged the MVP Vendor award for APAC and the Global Partner’s Choice award at the 2024 Beyond Awards, celebrating their impactful partnership with Pax8.
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PPDS launches Philips Genius educational software at InfoComm
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
PPDS has unveiled its Philips Genius educational software at InfoComm 2024, designed to support educators with feature-rich lesson planning and seamless collaboration.
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Investment in data centres surges, ABS gaining traction
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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ai
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emea
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investment
Global investment in data centres hits USD $22 billion in five months, with asset-backed securitisations driving financial strategies, Linklaters reports.
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Vertiv launches 360AI portfolio to meet data centre needs
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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hpc
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ai
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vertiv
Vertiv introduces the 360AI portfolio across the EMEA regions, offering advanced power and cooling solutions to facilitate scalable AI and HPC deployments.
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Georgina Gellert named Director of Marketing for Channel Factory ANZ
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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hcm
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apac
Channel Factory Australia promotes Georgina Gellert to Director of Marketing and People Strategy for ANZ, enhancing leadership with her 13 years of ad tech expertise.