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Catherine Knowles
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Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.

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Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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storage
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cloud security
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smart home
Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.
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Software Radio Systems unveils srsRAN Enterprise 5G solution

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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virtualisation
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uc
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5g & beyond
Software Radio Systems has introduced srsRAN Enterprise 5G, a portable software solution enhancing private network deployments for enterprise clients.
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Schneider Electric launches circular UPS initiative in France

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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cx
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power / energy
Schneider Electric has launched an industry-first circular economy initiative for UPS systems in France, aiming to enhance sustainability without sacrificing performance.
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Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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leadership
Zellis Group has unveiled its inaugural Impact Report, outlining its ambitious ESG goals aimed at enhancing sustainability and community wellbeing.
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Expel to create 50 remote cybersecurity jobs in Ireland

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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government
Expel plans to establish a fully remote workforce in Ireland, creating 50 cybersecurity jobs over the next three years, supported by IDA Ireland.
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West London tech sector threatened by power shortages

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Power shortages risk stalling West London's tech boom, warns Aggreko. Energy solutions like battery storage and advanced generators are critical for new data centre projects.
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Purple Transform secures GBP £4.5m to expand AI analytics reach

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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ai
Purple Transform raises GBP £4.5 million to expand AI data analytics in the West Midlands, led by Mercia Ventures. The funding will support new sectors and job creation.
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Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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uc
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data protection
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fintech
Visa partners with Banked to unveil Visa A2A, a revolutionary system set to transform account-to-account payments and enhance security for UK consumers. Launching in 2025.
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Aldridge Security boosts efficiency with Orderwise integration

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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erp
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cybersecurity
Aldridge Security's operations have been revolutionised by Forterro's ERP and Warehouse Management Solution, Orderwise, boosting productivity and customer service.
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EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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green it
Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe's data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.
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Veracode unveils enhanced global partner programme amid AI boom

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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application security
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partner programmes
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ai
In response to the AI-driven evolution in software security, Veracode has unveiled its upgraded Veracode Velocity Partner Programme.
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Veritas & Google launch new data protection on cloud marketplace

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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storage
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data protection
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google
Google and Veritas Technologies launch Veritas Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace, promising up to 40% reduction in cloud computing costs.
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Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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rpa
A new NTT DATA UK&I survey reveals that life science leaders are most concerned about cyber-attacks for espionage, while seeing AI as a major revenue opportunity.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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insurance
GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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edutech
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devops
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apm
BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.
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Hexaware launches AI app for eCommerce product descriptions

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Hexaware's new Gen AI App, now available on AWS Marketplace, helps eCommerce retailers automate product descriptions and boost customer engagement through AI.
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Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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supply chain
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genai
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ai
Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.
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Experts urge UK Govt to prioritise AI & process intelligence

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
In the aftermath of the UK's General Election, experts urge the new government to prioritise AI and process intelligence to streamline businesses and enhance productivity.
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Fibreplus announces strategic alliance with VIAVI Solutions

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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strategic it
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fibre optics
Fibreplus partners with VIAVI Solutions to distribute fibre optic testing instruments in the UK, enhancing services with a fully-equipped repair centre and expanded hire fleet.
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Telefónica Tech creates 20 jobs in major NI healthcare project

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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jobs
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digitisation
Telefónica Tech UK&I is bolstering Belfast's workforce with 20 new jobs as it aids Northern Ireland's rollout of the encompass health and social care record system.