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Palo Alto Networks unveils Cortex XSIAM 3.0 with AI upgrades

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Palo Alto Networks launches Cortex XSIAM 3.0, enhancing security with AI-driven exposure management and advanced email threat detection capabilities.
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Over half of firms prepare for post-quantum cryptography shift

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Over half of firms in the US, UK and Germany are progressing towards post-quantum cryptography migration amid rising quantum computing threats by 2030.
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Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A report reveals 42% of workplace information accessed is irrelevant, causing staff frustration and a daily three-hour loss in productivity.
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UK start-ups shortlisted in global challenge for female founders

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Viva Technology's Female Founder Challenge 2025 shortlisted five women-led startups aiming to bridge venture capital gaps and boost women's entrepreneurship.
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UK CIOs warn of unrealistic boardroom expectations around AI

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Four in ten UK CIOs say their boards have unrealistic expectations of AI's impact, amid challenges like poor infrastructure and employee resistance.
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UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.
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Geoficiency launches UK platform ahead of major fraud law changes

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Geoficiency launches its AI-powered accounting investigation platform in the UK to help firms comply with upcoming fraud prevention laws from September 2025.
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Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.
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David Senior named chief financial officer at Nasstar Group

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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David Senior has been appointed CFO of Nasstar, succeeding Kevin Dangerfield, as the firm aims to bolster financial operations amid growth in tech services.
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Endava partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise growth

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Endava formalises its partnership with OpenAI, joining the Beta Services Partner Program to advance AI-driven business transformation globally.
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Scalefusion launches in UK & Ireland to bolster cybersecurity

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Scalefusion has launched in the UK and Ireland, offering unified endpoint management to bolster cyber security amid rising cyberattack risks in the region.
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Sync achieves strong 2024 growth & wins four UK frameworks

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Manchester-based Sync reported a 17.5% revenue rise and 46.7% boost in software sales for 2024, securing four new UK national framework contracts.
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Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.
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Two-thirds of UK finance chiefs hit by hidden software costs

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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A survey reveals 78% of UK finance leaders are hit by hidden costs or price hikes from financial software, adding pressure amid economic challenges.
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Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
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CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
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Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Westcon-Comstor launches a managed SOC solution powered by Cisco XDR, enabling UK and EMEA partners to offer cybersecurity services without hefty infrastructure costs.
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Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.
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Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to drive growth

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to boost market expansion and build strong client partnerships in data intelligence and AI-driven sectors.