Managing Director stories - Page 19
Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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crypto
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cloud security
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blockchain
Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.
DigitalBridge to acquire Yondr Group in strategic move
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
DigitalBridge has unveiled plans to acquire Yondr Group, a key player in hyperscale data centres, amid rising demand driven by AI advancements.
UK credit card loyalty wanes amid high interest rates
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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bnpl
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debit & credit cards
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millennials
UK consumers are losing credit card loyalty as high interest rates exacerbate debt struggles, with many facing payment difficulties for the first time.
UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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supply chain
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shopping
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black friday
A YouGov survey reveals that 69% of UK consumers plan to maintain or increase their Christmas spending, despite a third expecting to return discounted items.
UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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ai
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software development
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productivity
A study reveals the UK's STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.
UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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financial systems
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e-commerce
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branding
A recent survey reveals that 57% of UK retailers and brands plan to enhance their third-party selling strategies amid rising operational costs and competition.
UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ai
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leadership
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skills shortage
New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.
Mike Meyer joins iMasons advisory council for growth
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Infrastructure Masons has appointed Mike Meyer, Managing Director of Portman Partners, to its Advisory Council, enhancing global industry expertise.
Zoho invests USD $10m in NVIDIA AI for language models
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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saas
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data privacy
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llms
Zoho has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to enhance its AI capabilities, investing USD $10 million to improve large language models for its SaaS applications.
Infovista launches Synergy to enhance partner collaboration
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Infovista has launched the Synergy programme to enhance partnerships with Value Added Resellers, focusing on collaboration and next-gen telecom solutions.
GlobalLogic appoints Vivek Daga as UK VP Managing Director
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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ibm
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leadership
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cognizant
GlobalLogic has appointed Vivek Daga as Group Vice President Managing Director for the UK, Ireland, and Emerging Markets, to drive strategic growth.
PushON expands team with new senior hires amid demand rise
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
PushON, a Manchester-based eCommerce consultancy, has appointed three senior hires to bolster its digital marketing team amid rising demand for services.
Paladin appoints Nazo Moosa as UK Managing Director
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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robots
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ai
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cybersecurity
Paladin Capital Group has appointed Nazo Moosa as Managing Director for its European operations to enhance investment and fundraising capabilities.
AI adoption surges in financial sector, says Vesper study
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
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genai
Vesper Technologies reports that 84% of financial firms now use AI, driven by competitive pressure, with spending on AI hardware set to rise significantly.
SentinelOne & AWS expand collaboration for AI security
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cloud security
SentinelOne has extended its collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions through its Purple AI analyst and Singularity Platform.
GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.
UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.
Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Google Cloud plans to launch seven new generative AI courses, addressing the urgent skills gap in the sector as many professionals lack necessary training.
Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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physical security
New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.
AI takes center stage in Adobe's new GenStudio tool
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Adobe has launched GenStudio for Performance Marketing, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance the creation of personalised advertising campaigns.