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Exclusive: SS&C Blue Prism's CMO discusses role of automation in business growth
Robotics

Exclusive: SS&C Blue Prism's CMO discusses role of automation in business growth

SS&C Blue Prism's CMO, Paul Taylor, reveals how automation and AI are driving business growth, efficiency, and innovation in an exclusive interview.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Venafi study warns of chaos with TLS changes & quantum risks
EduTech

Venafi study warns of chaos with TLS changes & quantum risks

New research by Venafi warns that businesses face mass outages due to new machine identity standards, citing shorter TLS lifespan and post-quantum cryptography challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
ABBYY expands with new R&D centre & Centre of Excellence in India
IT Automation

ABBYY expands with new R&D centre & Centre of Excellence in India

ABBYY expands its AI operations in India with new R&D and excellence centres in Bengaluru and New Delhi, appointing Yathiraj Shetty Kasargod as Director.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds
EduTech

O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds

A Juniper Research study predicts operator investment in Open Radio Access Networks will hit USD $11 billion by 2029, up from USD $2 billion in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
BlackFog announces new leadership to drive growth & innovation
Data Protection

BlackFog announces new leadership to drive growth & innovation

BlackFog strengthens leadership with Brenda Robb as President, John Sarantakes as CRO, and Mark Griffith as VP of Strategic Sales to drive growth amid rising ransomware threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
NVIDIA launches AI Foundry & NIM microservices for enterprises
EduTech

NVIDIA launches AI Foundry & NIM microservices for enterprises

NVIDIA introduces AI Foundry with Llama 3.1 models and NIM microservices, aiming to boost generative AI capabilities for enterprises, with Accenture as the first adopter.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Australia-New Zealand to launch joint space research projects
EduTech

Australia-New Zealand to launch joint space research projects

Australia and New Zealand are set to launch four joint space research projects aimed at tackling environmental challenges, commencing August 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
Internet of Things

Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032

The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Superlab Suisse opens largest private lab space in Basel
EduTech

Superlab Suisse opens largest private lab space in Basel

Superlab Suisse opens the largest private lab in Switzerland at Basel's Stcki Park, boosting support for life science and biotech startups with state-of-the-art facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
Ransomware

Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships

Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034
Storage

Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034

The distributed cloud market is set to grow from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by rising IoT device adoption and edge computing demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months
Malware

Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months

Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026
EduTech

AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026

AI will augment rather than replace UK and US contact centre agents until at least 2026, per Cavell's latest research, despite industry momentum around automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Research reveals online content's dual impact on Kiwi youth
EduTech

Research reveals online content's dual impact on Kiwi youth

New research from the Classification Office and Netsafe reveals online content's dual role in shaping young New Zealanders' body image.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
New Zealand unveils AI blueprint aiming for global leadership by 2030
EduTech

New Zealand unveils AI blueprint aiming for global leadership by 2030

New Zealand's AI Forum unveils a detailed AI Blueprint for Aotearoa, aiming to make the country a leading hub for responsible AI innovation by 2030.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
Unified Communications

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
EduTech

Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals

New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Australian consumers demand greater transparency in delivery services
EduTech

Australian consumers demand greater transparency in delivery services

Australian consumers demand unprecedented transparency in delivery tracking, with 77% expecting full order location visibility, a new SOTI report reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024