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Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.
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If AI stocks are in a bubble, why hasn't the real economy caught up yet?

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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Only 25% of mid-market firms have fully deployed AI, yet stock valuations assume full adoption, revealing a gap between hype and reality in AI investment.
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Six data centre security best practices

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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Data centres face unique risks requiring robust security measures; these six best practices cover physical and cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data effectively.
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Cyberattacks: Preventable or par for the course?

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Recent cyberattacks have disrupted firms like M&S and Jaguar Land Rover, highlighting urgent need for widespread adoption of Zero Trust cybersecurity strategies.
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October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
Microsoft releases October Patch Tuesday fixing 172 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days and final security updates for Windows 10 and Office 2016-2019.
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Why more businesses are choosing cloud-based security solutions

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
UK businesses increasingly adopt cloud-based security solutions to tackle rising cyber threats amid shifts to hybrid and remote work.
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Holiday sales success: essential insights for app marketers

Sat, 11th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
App marketers must start early, leverage AI, and optimise omnichannel strategies to capitalise on the 2025 holiday shopping surge amid evolving market challenges.
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Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise to bring AI to all staff

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise, a platform to bring advanced AI tools and automation to all staff across businesses globally.
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From tools to trust: Why compliance still relies on human expertise

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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transparency
Automation eases compliance pressures, but human expertise remains vital to interpret risks and ensure ethical, effective information security management.
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Sales streaming vs. sales seeking: How RevOps just became B2B's most important team

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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RevOps teams now lead B2B sales success by uniting marketing and sales, boosting win rates by 59% and cutting GTM costs by 30%, says Boston Consulting Group.
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BatShade: Vietnamese threat actor expands its digital operations

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Vietnamese threat actor BatShade targets job seekers with malware disguised as recruitment documents, using new tactics for stealth and persistent infection.
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AI for SMBs: Turning big tech advantages into small business strengths

Sat, 4th Oct 2025
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cx
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Generative AI is empowering 62% of small UK businesses to innovate and compete, unlocking growth without the major costs faced by larger firms.
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Beyond Google: When AI tells your story - A crisis recovery roadmap for C-suite & boards

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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llms
C-suite leaders must now manage reputations shaped by AI narratives from ChatGPT and others, facing both misinformation and unavoidable truths.
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Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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application security
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devsecops
Integrating application security into DevSecOps is vital for managing risks and speeding AI-driven software delivery without overwhelming developers.
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Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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storage
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malware
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firewalls
Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.
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Cyber Security Awareness Month

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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breach prevention
October's Cyber Security Awareness Month urges UK businesses to strengthen defences amid rising attacks impacting major brands and risking £300m losses.
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Taking your events team to the top of the podium with technology

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Silverstone transformed its events by adopting Amadeus' technology, boosting sales and fan experiences for F1 weekends drawing 480,000 attendees.
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The instant payments race is on, and Dwolla wants to be the orchestrator

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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api
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payment technologies
Dwolla aims to unify instant payments via a single API across FedNow and RTP, simplifying real-time transactions for enterprises amid rapid market growth.
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Building AI for care: Lessons from healthcare

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Trust, built through transparency, reliability and ease, is key for AI adoption in healthcare, enabling tools that truly support clinicians and patients alike.
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Malpa Games lifts cash balance by $3M while boosting UA

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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Malpa Games boosted cash reserves by USD $3M and increased user acquisition spend by 81% via a $20M credit facility from PvX Partners to fund growth.