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EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance
Health Technologies

EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance

As the EU AI Act takes effect, UK firms must quickly adapt to comply with new regulations, affecting sectors from technology to finance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments
Malware

UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments

Despite rising cybersecurity investments, a new Appsbroker CTS survey reveals a growing sense of insecurity among UK's IT leaders, with 87% losing sleep over cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools
Data Protection

Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools

New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
NCS unveils AI & digital resilience solutions at Impact forum
Network Infrastructure

NCS unveils AI & digital resilience solutions at Impact forum

NCS unveils AI and digital resilience solutions at Impact forum, enhancing AI adoption and security across APAC with strategic partnerships and a focus on talent development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Wolters Kluwer launches tax & financial reporting software
Data management

Wolters Kluwer launches tax & financial reporting software

Wolters Kluwer has unveiled CCH Tagetik Tax Provision and Reporting, an advanced software to streamline tax and financial reporting for multinational companies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
NCS unveils AI & digital resilience solutions with key partners
Network Infrastructure

NCS unveils AI & digital resilience solutions with key partners

NCS unveils AI and digital resilience solutions at its Impact forum, partnering with AWS and Dell to boost AI adoption across APAC, emphasising cybersecurity and data governance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
AI's transformative impact celebrated on AI Appreciation Day
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI's transformative impact celebrated on AI Appreciation Day

As AI Appreciation Day on 16 July nears, industry leaders highlight AI's transformative role in sectors like cybersecurity and data management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
EduTech

Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality

Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
AI's new frontier: bringing intelligence to the data source
Encryption

AI's new frontier: bringing intelligence to the data source

As artificial intelligence evolves, organisations increasingly seek to integrate AI solutions directly with their data sources, prioritising privacy and control.

By Karthik Sj • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
LexisNexis Risk Solutions launches Australian cloud facility
Biometrics

LexisNexis Risk Solutions launches Australian cloud facility

LexisNexis Risk Solutions debuts its first Australian cloud hosting facility, enhancing local risk orchestration services with advanced compliance solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

HiBob appoints Michal Lewy Harush as new Chief Information Officer
Unified Communications

HiBob appoints Michal Lewy Harush as new Chief Information Officer

HiBob names Michal Lewy Harush as new CIO to oversee IT and data strategy, aiming to boost digital transformation, AI initiatives, and cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Data Protection

Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise

Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Data Protection

ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report

The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK's tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview for enhanced data integration
Mobile Device Management

Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview for enhanced data integration

Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview to enhance data integration, governance, and accessibility, aiming to turn fragmented data into strategic assets for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues
Partner Programmes

Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues

A staggering 95% of UK and US firms struggle with data issues, as revealed by esynergy, with ineffective governance undermining business operations and decision-making.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Australia's AI adoption poised for growth amid trust issues
Data Analytics

Australia's AI adoption poised for growth amid trust issues

As AI Appreciation Day approaches on July 16, experts stress trust and ethical use in Australia's AI boom, projected to hit USD $6.4 billion by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Australian firms eye generative AI, but security concerns lurk
Generative AI

Australian firms eye generative AI, but security concerns lurk

A Forrester Consulting study reveals 66% of Australian organisations plan to adopt generative AI in the next year, though only 11% feel confident in their implementation abilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024