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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.
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Yahoo & LiveRamp partner to expand cookieless ad solutions
3 days ago
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martech
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omnichannel
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digital advertising
Yahoo DSP and LiveRamp launch cookieless solutions Yahoo ConnectID and Authenticated Traffic Solution globally, enhancing ad relevance for top publishers like News Corp and Seven West Media.
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Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform
5 days ago
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microsoft
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cloud services
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airlines
A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Last week
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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outage
The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Last week
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ransomware
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ai security
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acronis
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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MoEngage partnership boosts NOVA app activity & listener time
This month
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data analytics
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ai
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software development
MoEngage's partnership with NOVA Entertainment has boosted mobile app activity by 17% and in-app listening by 5%, enhancing user engagement through AI and analytics.
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UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online
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digital advertising
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hate speech
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elections
The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
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Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation
Last month
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ai
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manifesto
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skills gap
AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Last month
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ai
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insurance
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productivity
Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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Harte Hanks launches new Demand Generation service for SMEs
Last month
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cartech
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ibm
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digital marketing
Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.
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Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
Last month
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edutech
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digital entertainment
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video
Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
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Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds
Last month
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edutech
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funding
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community
Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.
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Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
Last month
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malware
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ransomware
Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.
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UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline
Last month
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investment
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ey
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cloud services
The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.
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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
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advanced persistent threat protection
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strategy
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telco
Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
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Quantexa reports 40% growth in ARR, aims for GBP £80m in 2024
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telco
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japan
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microsoft
Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.
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NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence
Last month
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martech
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insurance
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dhl
NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP’s 270-strong team.
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Google unveils major AI enhancements at Marketing Live 2024
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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martech
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data analytics
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ai
At Google Marketing Live 2024, major AI advancements promised to revolutionise advertising, including optimised Performance Max campaigns, generative AI image tools, and enhanced media transparency.
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UK infrastructure sectors alarmed over rise in AI cyber threats
Fri, 17th May 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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ai
New research by Bridewell reveals over 75% of UK's key infrastructure organisations are increasingly concerned about AI-powered cybercrime.
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V2 Digital receives AUD $30 million boost from Columbia Capital
Tue, 14th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Australian tech startup V2 Digital secures AUD$30 million from Columbia Capital to fuel ambitious expansion plans, aiming to dominate the APAC digital consultancy market.