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Recruitment grows as firms ramp up hiring​
Now is the best time for people to look for new jobs, according to research findings by specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half
Labour's new deal for working people​
​Labour’s New Deal for Working People is being most welcomed by workers in the capital according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index (JCI)
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Data Integrity and AI set to get a boost at Trust '24​
Global data integrity leader, Precisely announces its Trust ’24 Data Integrity Summit offering the latest research, innovations, and expert insights on data trust and AI readiness will take place virtually and in-person throughout October.
Job prospects grow for Scottish workers​
Workers across Scotland are more optimistic about their job prospects compared to the rest of the UK, according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index.​
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Jobs confidence pushing up pay​
Job confidence in Wales is at a high with workers across the country indicating hopes of an average pay rise of 4.6% this year, above the national average of 3.8%, according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index
Firms hoard staff as skills shortage bites​
Businesses are hoarding staff as employers seek to retain staff in light of continued uncertainty in the economy and growing skills shortages, according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index (JCI).
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Creditor enforcement rising as insolvency stats drop​
The monthly insolvency statistics from the Insolvency Service really have been all over the place, defying even the mosdedicated attempts at identifying meaningful trends. ​
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​IT leaders struggle to recover full data after cyberbreach​​
Far too many firms are unable to make full data recovery according to the latest study into the state of data backup and the ability of organizations to recover in the event of a cyberattack by leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, Apricorn.
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SMEs call for government support​​
As CPI inflation falls back to the Bank of England’s target of 2% for the first time since July 2021, more than 45% of SMEs say that despite the drop in inflation Government needs to do more to support business growth
AvaTrade expands into Columbia
​​Multi-regulated broker, AvaTrade officially secures authorization from the Financial Superintendence of Colombia (SFC) to operate within the country.
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Firms suffer multiple ransomware attacks despite paying ransom​
Nearly 78% of firms who had fallen victim to ransomware attacks and paid ransoms go on to suffer repeat attacks according to the latest research from identity-driven cyber resilience pioneer, Semperis.​
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Labour market tight as skills shortages and wages grow​​
​The combination of economic inactivity, falling labour productivity and stubborn wage growth are creating a potential ‘perfect storm’ according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index.
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Workers in East Midlands expect low pay​
​Employees across the East Midlands may be more confident in their job prospects than the national average, but aren’t as optimistic about their chances of a pay rise, according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index
UK councils rack up 5,000 data breaches
The results highlight the significant number of breaches occurring within just 17 of the councils questioned and the threat to customer data with over 5,000 breaches recorded in 2023.
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Insolvencies rise despite healthy economy​​
August is not normally a month for much serious focus on the economy. With many business correspondents away on holiday, the news is normally focused on airport delays and the weather, too good or horribly bad. Not this time round, after the long-awaited announcement from the Bank of England of a cut in its base rate from 5.25% to 5%.​
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Firms get hefty fines for data breaches and violation
​​Latest research from ISMS.online the auditor approved compliance platform, reveals that over the past year, more than 99% of UK businesses have received fines for data breaches or violation of data protection rules.
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JCI data shows firms risk losing future talent
Firms who are unwilling to meet the pay demands of younger demographics risk losing some of their future superstars, according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index (JCI) – an economic confidence tracker produced in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).
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Companies must look beyond tech skills for Gen AI talent
​Employers are being warned that stereotypes could hinder access to, and the development of, critical Gen AI talent in the immediate future, according to a recent survey by specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half that shows 44.5% of the workforce will proactively seek AI-related upskilling through their employer in the next five years.​​
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AvaTrade comments on new rules for London stock market
​For the first time in 30 years, London’s stock market rules are being revamped.
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NETSCOUT launches new AI-ready data initiative
​Enterprises seeking more from their data are set to benefit from NETSCOUT SYSTEMS latest initiative.
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Avatrade comments as global markets tumble​
As the global market tumble, investors are moving towards safe haven assets. We ask Kate Leaman, chief market analyst at AvaTrade what has caused this sudden drop off, and what investors need to be mindful of during periods of market uncertainty.
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Atradius comments on interest rate cut​
As the Bank of England cuts interest rates from 5.25% to 5.00%, we ask James Burgess, Head of Commercial at Atradius UK , the UK’s second largest trade credit insurer, how the news is likely to impact on late and failed payment trends.
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Payment defaults continue to drop, says Atradius​
Payment defaults for UK businesses continue to drop quarter-on-quarter as some industry sectors begin to overcome economic challenges according to the latest Payment Practice Barometer from the UK’s second-largest trade credit insurer, Atradius.
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Integrity360 comments on Crowdstrike preliminary post incident report​​
Now that Crowdstrike has published its preliminary post incident report (PIR) into the issue that brought 8.5 million Windows hosts, and a lot of the world, to a halt, we talk to Richard Ford, Chief Technology Officer, Integrity360 for his initial thoughts after reviewing the report.​​
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Integrity360 comments on Crowdstrike preliminary post incident report
Now that Crowdstrike has published its preliminary post incident report (PIR) into the issue that brought 8.5 million Windows hosts, and a lot of the world, to a halt, we talk to Richard Ford, Chief Technology Officer, Integrity360 for his initial thoughts after reviewing the report.
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Business failures back on a rising trend​​
There was genuine surprise when corporate insolvencies suddenly dropped sharply in March this year and then again in May, but on a rolling 12-month basis, we are firmly back on an unwelcome up slope.
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Systech boosts Praxis supply chains​​
Supply chain transparency gets a boost as Praxis Packaging Solutions chooses Systech, a part of Markem-Imaje and Dover and a leading provider of digital traceability, serialization and compliance solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.
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Petrochemicals attacked, Smart Cube comments​​
Environmental issues attack every industry. As Hurricane Beryl bears down on the US Gulf Coast, we ask Ritesh Kumar, Director, Procurement and Supply Chain Intelligence, The Smart Cube, about the impact that hurricanes can have on the petrochemicals industry.
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Labour and financial markets, AvaTrade comments​​
As Labour wins the UK General Election, we ask Kate Leaman, Chief Market Analyst at AvaTrade what will a Labour government mean for the financial markets.
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Conga comments on sustainability​​
Gartner’s research reveals that sustainability remains a top ten business priority, surpassing productivity and efficiency. With nearly 70% of CEOs saying that their commitment to environmental programmes is seeing new growth opportunities identified, we ask Rodolphe Malaguti, Product Strategy and Transformation at Conga why are companies still struggling with their sustainability initiatives.
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NETSCOUT expands digital observability at the digital edge​​
The new suite of Business Edge Observability products, including the nGenius Edge Sensor and Remote InfiniStreamNG solutions from NETSCOUT is set to give hospitals, utility companies, government offices, retail and manufacturing facilities, and banks, a more proactive, deep-dive observability at remote locations and to help reduce business risk.
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CRN names Herzog inclusive channel leader​​
CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, names Infinidat’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Eric Herzog, as a 2024 Inclusive Channel Leader.
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Equals Money survey finds Labour is pro-business
​Over half of UK financial leaders say they will be voting Labour on Polling Day, according to new research from Equals Money that reveals that 56% of survey respondents believe a win for the party will have a positive impact on their business.
Staff salary expectations fall​
Research by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half shows that the tables have turned on UK pay inflation as employees’ expectations on salary expectations fall below employer forecasts.
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Hemmingsen joins executive team at Logpoint​
The ethos of putting people first is set to get a boost at Logpoint as Gitte Hemmingsen joins the company as Senior Vice President People & Culture.
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Apricorn achieves ISO 9001
​The leading manufacturer of software free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB data storage devices, Apricorn has been granted ISO 9001:2015 certification from IAPMO SCB, effective immediately. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized business standard focused on quality management systems.
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Weaponizing IT - NETSCOUT comments
We talk to Darren Anstee, Chief Technology Officer for Security, NETSCOUT about the impact of cybercrime globally, and ask how organizations can protect themselves?
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US Cyber Trust Mark, friend or foe?
Following on from the UK’s recent Product Security and Telecommunications Act 2022 (PSTI), the US Cyber Trust Mark announced by the Biden-Harris Administration back in July 2023 is expected to be enforced towards the end of 2024, bring with it the new cybersecurity standards for connected device manufacturers, we ask Iain Davidson, Senior Product Manager, Wireless Logic will this add yet another layer of security (or confusion) for IoT?
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Insolvencies wildly gyrating, says Opus
Business pundits trying to discern what is going on with corporate insolvencies in 2024 must be starting to feel a lot like the Grand Old Duke of York’s 10,000 men being marched up and down that nursery rhyme hill.
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Infinidat transforms Kotak Securities
Enterprise storage solutions leader, Infinidat is transforming the storage infrastructure of Kotak Securities Limited (KSL), one of India’s largest full-service stock broking firms, with the award-winning InfiniBox® storage solution.
Equals Money launches BaaS
A new innovative Banking-as-Service product from payment solutions provider, Equals Money underscores its commitment to provide comprehensive financial solutions to diverse industries and reinforces its position as a market leader.
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Multiple award win for Infinidat
Storage Magazine awards Infinidat with a raft of awards including, the 2024 Capacity Storage Vendor of the Year Award and an Editor’s Choice Award for enterprise storage product innovation for the InfiniGuard® purpose-built backup appliance.
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Insolvencies rebound in April, Opus comments
Uncertain commercial conditions and a sluggish low-growth, no-growth economy, drove business failures to unusually high levels in 2022 and then again to an all-time high of well over 26,000 in 2023. This year continued that trend, until out of the blue there was an abrupt about turn with a 24% drop year-on-year in March 2024.
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Staff moving to AI to save time
UK employees are spending over a month each year on tasks which could be automated, after new research from innovative payments solutions provider Equals Money concerns around job security continue to be a top barrier to AI adoption for 33% of businesses. Despite this, 95% of financial leaders are using, or considering using AI in their processes, signalling optimism towards AI adoption despite job loss risks
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Infinidat launches Infinibox G4
Enterprise storage solutions leader, Infinidat (www.infinidat.com) launches InfiniBox® G4 family of next-generation cyber secure storage arrays for all-flash and hybrid configurations
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HMRC data breaches, Apricorn comments
Findings from Apricorn’s annual Freedom of Information (FoI) responses into data breaches and device loss within government departments reveals that data of over 10,000 customers have been put at risk by HMRC breaches alone.
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Precisely expands geo data reach
Global data integrity leader, Precisely announces further expansions in the global coverage and capabilities of its data enrichment and geo addressing portfolio to help customers easily unlock greater location-based context from their data, enabled by its unique and persistent identifier, the PreciselyID .
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Business failures fall, Opus comments
Business failures have been climbing inexorably for some two years. 2022 saw the second highest ever annual total and then 2023 snatched the record away from the 2009 peak during the global financial crisis with a national total of 26,595 formal corporate insolvencies.
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Yubico comments on AI in retail fraud
With the trend of fraudsters using AI tools such as large language models to produce deceptive scam emails, fake advertisements and bogus websites to target consumers during cultural shopping events, we ask Ben Eichorst, Director of Infrastructure Security, Yubico (www.yubico.com) for his views.
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Semperis finds new attack variant
Research from Semperis (www.semperis.com) reveals that a new malicious variant of the attack technique used in the 2020 SolarWinds Breach can be exploited even if organizations have followed the security recommendations meant to defend against Golden SAML.
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Green shoots or false dawn for UK?, asks Opus
Is there really light at the end of the UK’s economic tunnel at last?
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Systech manage exceptions in pharma
To address the increasing challenges facing the pharmaceutical sector relating to counterfeits, drug shortages and patient safety, Systech (www.systechone.com) announces the release of a comprehensive rework offering for managing exceptions in the pharmaceutical supply chain.​
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New glass ceiling as AI rises in the workplace​​
The rise of AI will create a new ‘glass ceiling’ that sees non-graduates, silver surfers and those in lower socio-economic brackets being left behind according to the latest research from specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half.
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Precisely drives automation at Etam
Major fashion retailer the Etam Group is leveraging Precisely’s (www.precisely.com) Automate Studio solution across all Etam subsidiaries to transform finance function, streamline data-intensive processes, and fuel more confident business decisions.
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Opus comments on early insolvency trends
Now that the Insolvency Service has released the corporate insolvency figures for January 2024, it looks like we are still on an upward trajectory after the all-time record high numbers for 2023. We ask Nick Hood, Senior Business Adviser at the Opus Business Advisory Group (www.opusllp.com ) what lies behind these depressing statistics.
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Opus comments as UK slides into recession
The Office for National Statistics confirms that the UK is officially in recession after Q4 2023 showed a 0.3% fall in GDP following Q3’s drop of 0.1%. We ask Nick Hood, Senior Business Adviser, Opus Business Advisory Group (www.opusllp.com) what lies behind our poor growth record and what the prospects are for a swift recovery.
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Invictus comments on new SME funding
With an eye-watering £32 billion in late payments owed to small businesses, more firms need greater access to the alternative asset-based funding than ever before.
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Prism acquires Inside IT
Leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) Prism Solutions (www.prism.uk.com) is expanding its IT services and support portfolio following its recent acquisition of Inside IT.
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Yubico comments on online safety​
As the battle to stay safe online continues, we ask Marissa Nishimoto, Manager of Product Security, Yubico (www.yubico.com) for some key tips which both organizations and individuals will need the cybersecurity measures they adopt are to be successful.
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TPP comments on market dynamics
The unprecedented twists and turns of 2023 left even the most seasoned strategists scratching their heads.
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GOV UK urges tough cyber protection
We ask Nial McConachie, Regional Director (UK & Ireland), Yubico (www.yubico.com) how improving business-wide security has become a strategic imperative.
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NETSCOUT comments on guidelines
We talk to Darren Anstee, Chief Technology Officer for Security, NETSCOUT (www.netscout.com) about the importance of threat intelligence and the best practices which business leader must now adopt if they are to improve their cyber resilience.
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Young workers ignored in workplace​
Revised ONS statistics demonstrate the importance of the younger workers’ voice, yet new research from Robert Half (www.roberthalf.co.uk) shows that more than 60% don’t feel listened to in the workplace
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Data integrity key to business success
As more organizations and individuals become increasingly familiar with sophisticated technologies such as generative AI (genAI), every industry will need to develop a robust data integrity strategy. ​
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Almost half staff to change jobs
Employee pay continues to fuel unrest in the workplace with two-fifths (40%) reporting that they are planning to move jobs in 2024.
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Opus comments on record business failures
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As the Insolvency Service publishes its corporate insolvency figures for December 2023, it becomes clear that 2023 recorded an all-time high for business failures. We ask Nick Hood, Senior Business Adviser at the Opus Business Advisory Group (www.opusllp.com) what lies behind these worrying statistics.
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With interest remaining on hold, the labour market is forecast to remain tight in 2024 according to the latest Job Confidence Index (JCI) (www.roberthalf.com/gb/en/insights/jobs-confidence-index) from Robert Half.
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Precisely comments on AI model risks
​Rights groups continue to urge caution over the lack of transparency about data used to train AI-powered service models and how it poses risks to daily life, despite Parliament and Council negotiators reaching a provisional agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act on 8 December 2023.
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SPARK names SER a leader
The latest SPARK Matrix report names SER (www.sergroup.com) as a ‘distinguished Leader’ in content services and positions SER’s Doxis Intelligent Content Automation platform among the top three ‘Technology Leaders’ of the global Content Services Platform (CSP) market in 2023.
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IDC names SER as leader
IDC names SER Group (www.sergroup.com) as a Leader in the latest IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Software 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment, adding to the chorus of recent analyst evaluations and user reviews that validates SER’s bold approach to reimagining enterprise content management (ECM).
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Globality predicts CFO AI by 2024
As developments in artificial intelligence (AI) continue, we ask Seth Catalli, Chief Revenue Officer at AI and autonomous sourcing leader Globality Inc (https://www.globality.com) on what CFOs can expect to see on the AI front in 2024.
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Rephine and Eurofins spearhead 3PARL
The world’s leading graph database and analytics company Neo4j (www.neo4j.com) announces major new capabilities enabling cloud or self-managed customers to increase analytical queries by up to 100x faster, run both transactional and analytical processing within one database.
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Faster analytics for neo4j
The world’s leading graph database and analytics company Neo4j (www.neo4j.com) announces major new capabilities enabling cloud or self-managed customers to increase analytical queries by up to 100x faster.
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Recruitment for technology professionals is set to increase in the coming year, but as skills shortages continue, firms face laying off staff as rising salary costs continue, reveals new research by specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half.
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Finance staff want more, says report
Finance and accounting professionals want more than financial incentives, reveals Robert Half’s (https://www.roberthalf.co.uk) latest 2024 Salary Guide.
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TPP comments on gilt market
As the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) reports that the ten-year UK government bond (gilt) yield now stands at a similar rate as observed a year ago following the aftermath of the ‘mini-budget’, we ask Lane Clark, Co-Founder, The Portfolio Platform (TPP) (www.tppglobal.io) why despite its volatility the gilt market is still proving attractive to investors.
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TPP comments on hedge funds
With the hedge fund industry facing significant challenges and “trend-following” strategies enduring a tough year, we ask Lane Clark, co-founder of The Portfolio Platform (TPP) (www.theportfolioplatform.com) whether hedge funds are losing their edge.
ProductLife Group acquires Strategiqual
To reinforce its position as quality and regulatory leader on the French market, ProductLife Group (PLG) (www.productlifegroup.com) acquires Strategiqual, a French consulting firm providing expert support in regulatory affairs, quality, clinical and market access for pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
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Outsiders report breaches to ICO
IT leaders say almost a third of breaches reported to ICO are by outsiders according to further findings from the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, Apricorn’s (www.apricorn.com) annual research into cyber breaches, encryption and data security.
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NETSCOUT Arbor shows high ROI
The latest Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ study reveals organizations are receiving 223% Return On Investment (ROI) when using NETSCOUT’s (www.netscout.com) Arbor DDos Protection Solution.
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New data from recruitment specialists Robert Half (www.roberthalf.co.uk) shows certain skilled staff are commanding salary inflation of over 37% in 2024 with 63% of workers set to reject a lowball pay offer.
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Over half of the UK workforce want private healthcare insurance at work as concerns around access to healthcare grows, with dental insurance topping the list, according to new research by Robert Half.
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SynApps Solutions joins FSQS
With its deep experience in the financial services arena, enterprise content management specialists SynApps Solutions (www.synapps-solutions.com) is the latest organization to join the Financial Services Qualification System (FSQS).
Baker Ing and Esker join forces
Baker Ing is forming a strategic alliance with Esker (www.esker.co.uk) to help companies optimize financial operations and combat inflationary pressures using Esker Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Accounts Payable solutions.
Artus Air secures funding
Green innovator Artus Air (https://artusair.com) secures a multi-million-pound investment from one of the largest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland BGF.
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Procurement urged to adopt AI
Procurement leaders are being urged to adopt gen AI after research by Globality (www.globality.com), the market leader in autonomous sourcing, and leading industry advisors, Art of Procurement reveals over 60% of procurement professionals believe their organizations need to pilot solutions using the game-changing tech by the end of the year.
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Proservartner partners Esker
Boutique consulting firm Proservartner signs partnership deal with global cloud platform and leader in AI-driven process automation solutions for Finance, Procurement and Customer Service functions Esker (www.esker.co.uk) to resell and implement Esker’s Accounts Payable (AP) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) solutions.
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World class RIM study
Leading Life Science benchmarking and advisory firm Gens & Associates (www.gens-associates.com) launches its largest World Class RIMâ„ Benchmark study.
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Sarum Life Sciences in Top 5
Pharma Tech Outlook’s annual awards names Sarum Life Sciences (www.sarumlifesciences.com) as a UK Top 5 Life Sciences PR and marketing agency.
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Passwordless authentication is the key​
As the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) launches a new awareness programme for October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we ask Niall McConachie, regional director (UK & Ireland), Yubico (www.yubico.com) how organizations can improve their data security practices with passwordless authentication.
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Esker transforms Lactalis Iberia
The Spanish subsidiary of the world’s leading dairy foods company Lactalis Iberia Group, is now automating and optimizing its Customer Service processes using Esker’s (www.esker.co.uk) leading AI-powered automation solutions to radically reduce the time it takes to manage customer orders.
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Docker and NEO4j jumpstart GenAI
Out-of-the-box ready-to-code secure stack jumpstarts GenAI apps for developers in minutes after Docker (www.docker.com), Neo4j (www.neo4j.com), LangChain (www.langchain.com) and Ollama (www.ollama.ai) announces a new GenAI Stack solution at DockerCon.
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Yubico on Nasdaq
Hardware authentication security keys leader, Yubico (www.yubico.com) announces that it is now publicly traded under the ticker symbol YUBICO on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm.
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New launches for Infinidat
Enterprise storage solutions leader Infinidat (www.infinidat.com) announces two new major enhancements to enrich and expand the company’s all-flash capabilities and capacity for enterprise storage.
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Coleman joins Arriello VP team
Integrated Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Auditing & QA solutions and services leader, Arriello (www.arriello.com) appoints biotech expert Kate Coleman as Vice President of Quality and Compliance.
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Esker partners with Helixr
To further drive the efficiency within finance teams, Esker (www.esker.co.uk), the global cloud platform and leader in AI-driven process automation solutions for finance, procurement and customer service functions is partnering with business consultancy firm Helixr, to transform Source-to-Pay and Lead to Cash processes for businesses globally.
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Esker partners with Boost Payment Solutions
In a move to revolutionize virtual card processing, Esker (www.esker.com) is partnering with Boost Payment Solutions to transform virtual card processing for accounts receivable (AR) departments.
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Esker speaks at Gartner event
Global cloud and AI-driven process automation solutions for Finance, Procurement and Customer Service functions leader Esker (www.esker.com) announces it will be hosting an engaging speaking session at Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference taking place 18-19 September 2023 in London.
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Esker conference returns
This year marks the long-awaited return of the in-person Esker (www.esker.com) All Access Conference, following the 2021 virtual event.
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​New cybersecrity committee at Esker
A new cybersecurity committee to provide a bridge between Esker’s (www.esker.com) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Esker’s Supervisory Board will be headed by Steve Vandenberg, a Global Black Belt with Microsoft’s Security Solutions Area, and Nicole Pelletier-Perez, a long-time IT professional.
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Precisely comments on gen AI
According to a recent Gartner survey, 63% of marketing leaders are planning to invest in generative AI in the next 24 months.
Ardent Partners ranks Esker as leader
Ardent Partners’ 2023 ePayables Technology Advisor research report names Esker (www.esker.com) as a Market Leader for the
third consecutive time highlights the scope and depth of Esker’s Accounts Payable solution within its Source-to-Pay suite.
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US patent for Esker ML
Global cloud platform and leader in AI driven process automation solutions provider Esker (www.esker.com) announces the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 11631265 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for Esker’s machine learning technology.
ChatGPT enhances b2b CX
Customer service functions are set to get a boost as global cloud platform and leader in AI-driven process automation solutions provider Esker (www.esker.com) now incorporates ChatGPT into Esker Synergy AI technology.
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ABF gigafactory selects Honeywell
The American Battery Factory (ABF) is selecting Honeywell’s (www.honeywell.com) Manufacturing Excellence Platform (MXP), Experion® Batch, Li-ion Tamer®, and Integrated Remote Operations (IOC/ROC) solutions in its new gigafactory located in Tucson, Ariz as part ABF’s optimization of its manufacturing process and workflow.
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Three Cs top list for C-suite
Research form specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half (www.roberthalf.co.uk) reveals emerging crises, economic challenges and unpredictability in business is driving changes in leadership requirements with c-suite leaders increasing now being required to demonstrate the ‘Three Cs’; crisis management, creativity and communication.
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Honeywell partners Arbin Instruments
Lithium-ion battery manufacturers and gigafactories are set to get a boost as Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) teams up with Arbin Instruments to revolutionize large scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
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Data theft a big concern for IT heads
Ransomware fears are taking a backseat to data theft and keeping IT leaders awake at night.
Firms lack leader succession plans
Over 80% of businesses overall, and 51% of European firms admit they do not have a succession plan in place for leadership teams despite recognizing the need for such a strategy to ensure business continuity, according to the latest research from specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half (www.roberthalf.co.uk).
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Avatrade comments on oil prices
As oil prices rise to over $90 a barrel for the first time in 2023 due to the two largest oil exporters, Saudi Arabia and Russia, continuing to cut their supplies until the end of the year, concern over rising inflation pressures globally is climbing.
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Xalient makes Global Top 100
The first ever Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces is ranking secure network and digital identity transformation specialist, Xalient (www.xalient.com) alongside companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Concentrix, Experian, Federal Reserve Bank of NY, Gartner, and Rackspace Technology, for creating the most inspiring workplace.
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WSO2 for startups
​Digital transformation leader, WSO2 (www.wso2.com) launches ‘WSO2 for Startups’ a global startup accelerator programme that will give startup candidates free access to WSO2 cloud services for 12 months.
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Sutara talks AI at Big Data LDN
Keynote speakers continue to line up for Big Data London (https://bigdataldn.com), with Robin Sutara, CIO at Databricks set to address the AI revolution and how Gen AI is creating a ‘Game of Thrones’ by disrupting hierarchies.
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Logpoint appoints Haldbo as CFO
Experienced financial executive Michael Haldbo joins Logpoint (www.logpoint.com) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Diversity in the boardroom
Businesses need to first take a ‘look in the mirror’ and implement real change before attempting to improve diversity on the board through external hires, according to the latest Boardroom Navigator 2023 report from Robert Half (www.roberthalf.co.uk).
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VIRTUS in megacampus project
Innovation into green data centres is set to get a boost as leading data centre provider, VIRTUS Data Centres (www.virtusdatacentres.com) unveils a €3 billion, 300MW Wustermark megacampus project in Brandenburg, Germany.
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WSO2 names first tech fellow​
​Digital transformation leader, WSO2 (www.wso2.com) awards Professor Dr Frank Leymann as its first WSO2 Technology Fellow – the highest technical ranking in the company.
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Strong 1H for Infinidat​
Enterprise storage solutions provider, Infinidat (www.infinidat.com) announces the company is continuing its momentum of strong growth and execution with 29% year-over-year growth in bookings for January.
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