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BackBox launches new platform for network resilience in 2024

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform in 2024, aimed at enhancing network infrastructure recoverability after a record-breaking year.
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Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
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How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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As organisations face rising cyber threats, many are abandoning traditional passwords for passwordless and multi-factor authentication, promising enhanced security.
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Baya Systems adds industry leaders to board after funding

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Baya Systems has appointed semiconductor experts Manish Muthal and Siva Yerramilli to its Board of Directors following successful Series B funding.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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As 2025 approaches, businesses face an evolving cybersecurity landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and sophisticated cybercrime threats, demanding urgent strategies.
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DeepSeek: The AI game changer shaping the future of innovation

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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DeepSeek is making waves in the AI sector with its new DeepSeek-R1 model, reshaping innovation by making advanced technology more accessible and efficient.
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ARAX Holdings unveils 2025 blockchain revolution plans

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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ARAX Holdings is poised to reshape the blockchain landscape with its 2025 product lineup, leveraging the supportive tech policies of the Trump Administration.
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CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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CrowdStrike's Falcon platform has triumphed in the 2024 SE Labs Ransomware Test, securing a third consecutive AAA Award for its exceptional security performance.
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Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Ignition has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointments of Greg Strickland as CEO and Amy Foo as CFO, aiming for future growth.
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BlackLine appoints Stuart Van Houten as new CCO

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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BlackLine has appointed Stuart Van Houten as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 17 February 2025, succeeding Mark Woodhams, who retires in June.
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Slowdown in employee pay raises forecasted for 2025

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 61% of CFOs plan to increase employee pay in 2025, marking a notable decline from previous years.
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Underinvested and overlooked: Unlocking the true value of back-office processes with AI

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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In the financial services sector, back-office operations are often neglected, yet innovations in AI could unlock their vital potential for driving growth.
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Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.
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Juniper unveils partner programme for growth by 2025

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Juniper Networks has unveiled its enhanced Partner Advantage programme for 2025, designed to equip partners with resources for greater growth and profitability.
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Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
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CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
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AI revolutionising financial crime detection by 2025

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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The future of financial crime prevention is being reshaped by AI and quantum computing, presenting both opportunities and risks, says Efficient Frontiers International.
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Lessons from platform economies for accounting and advisory firms

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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As the accounting and advisory sector transforms through technology, firms are harnessing insights from platform economies to boost efficiency and profitability.
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Ajay Garg joins Saviynt as Chief Development Officer

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Ajay Garg has been appointed Chief Development Officer at Saviynt, bringing extensive expertise from Palo Alto Networks to enhance the identity security platform.
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Vineeta Puranik appointed as CTO at SmartBear

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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SmartBear has appointed Vineeta Puranik as its new Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rapid AI advancements.