METI stories - Page 4
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Deploy or build? Eight reasons to avoid building a loyalty and promotions solution in-house
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
As organisations grapple with the choice between building or buying a loyalty solution, experts highlight eight reasons why deploying ready-made software is often smarter.
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Proofpoint announces acquisition of DSPM firm Normalyze
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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saas
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data protection
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paas
Proofpoint is set to acquire Normalyze for an undisclosed sum, targeting enhanced data security through AI-driven DSPM technology by November 2024.
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GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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edutech
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fintech
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data science
GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.
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Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.
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Game review: Just Dance 2025 Edition (PS5)
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Just Dance 2025 Edition offers familiar gameplay with a new smartphone camera feature, yet suffers from limited innovation and reliance on online servers.
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Is Crypto gambling? Let’s ‘roll the dice’ on this debate
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
As cryptocurrencies polarise opinion, the debate rages: is crypto merely gambling, or a daring avenue for diversifying investments?.
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What keeps CISOs up at night? A halloween tale of cyber frights and digital haunts
Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
This Halloween, as Australians carve pumpkins, CISOs face digital horrors, battling cyber threats, insider risks, and compliance monsters.
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Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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zero trust security
As economic and cyber threats rise, European IT professionals embrace 'productive paranoia' to enhance security through human intelligence and AI.
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Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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ai
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christmas
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online shopping
A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.
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Game review: NHL 25 (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
NHL 25 impresses with stunning graphics and diverse game modes, but its challenging gameplay may frustrate newcomers to the franchise.
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Inevidesk expands partner programme with Totality, Logicle IT
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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public cloud
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cloud services
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vdi
Inevidesk has broadened its channel partner programme by adding Totality, Logicle IT, and WIT, fostering wider access to virtual desktop infrastructure.
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A chokehold on small businesses: how late payments are hindering economic growth
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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financial systems
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xero
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inflation
Late payments cost Kiwi small businesses GBP £827 million in 2023, threatening their survival and hampering economic growth amidst rising inflation and interest rates.
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Cognizant unveils major upgrades to Neuro AI platform
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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data science
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ai agents
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synthetic data
Cognizant has upgraded its Neuro AI platform to enhance AI productivity for businesses, introducing tools like Opportunity Finder for efficient use case identification.
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Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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ai security
Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.
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Hands-on review: Narwal Freo Z Ultra
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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reviews
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smart home
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gadgets
The Narwal Freo Z Ultra, retailing at AUD $1,999, impresses with powerful suction and smart cleaning, making household chores seem effortless.
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New Zealand workplaces face challenges in employee trust
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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hcm
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cleantech
Qualtrics' latest Employee Experience Trends report reveals that New Zealand workers are struggling with chaotic work environments and low leadership trust.
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Wasting money on useless tech? Cut costs by preventing sprawl
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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data protection
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casb
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apm
With mid-sized firms averaging 255 apps and enterprises up to 664, tech sprawl is draining budgets and hurting productivity, urging firms to take control.
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Game review: Until Dawn (PS5)
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The PS5 remake of Until Dawn struggles to recapture the original's atmospheric horror, leaving fans questioning its necessity amid mixed reviews.
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From silos to systems: the rise of the Employment Operating System
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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hcm
With SMEs juggling over 200 software applications, the emergence of Employment Operating Systems promises to streamline HR tasks and reduce costs dramatically.
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Exclusive: Founder of Buildkite reinventing CI/CD to significantly speed software delivery
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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open source
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software development
Keith Pitt, the founder of Buildkite, is redefining CI/CD processes to enhance security amid rising vulnerabilities in tech environments.