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Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops

Exabeam has launched Nova, an autonomous AI agent that enhances security operations by speeding up incident response and boosting analyst productivity by up to 80%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills

ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst credential to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Keepit earns third consecutive Customer Top Rated Award
Disaster Recovery

Keepit earns third consecutive Customer Top Rated Award

Keepit wins its third consecutive Customer Top Rated Award from TrustRadius for excellence in SaaS Backup, Data Loss Prevention, Disaster Recovery, and Enterprise Backup.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Gartner outlines six trends to shape cybersecurity by 2024
EduTech

Gartner outlines six trends to shape cybersecurity by 2024

Gartner's report projects six emerging trends, including GenAI and behavioural changes, expected to shape the cybersecurity landscape by 2024, aiming for stronger organisational resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
NICE named market leader for CX Analytics solution
Unified Communications

NICE named market leader for CX Analytics solution

NICE has been recognised as the overall leader by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for Speech Analytics report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023
Tablet shipments down 29.9% as demand continues to weaken
Data Analytics

Tablet shipments down 29.9% as demand continues to weaken

Global tablet shipments decline by 29.9% in Q2 2023, with weak demand and low consumer confidence, according to IDC. Apple leads, Samsung ranks second.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Demand for advanced surgical monitors continues to rise - FMI
Digital Signage

Demand for advanced surgical monitors continues to rise - FMI

Surgical monitors market set to top $842.57m by 2032, driven by increasing geriatric population and prevalence of chronic disorders, according to FMI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023
Generative AI frenzy continues as investment conversations deepen
Generative AI

Generative AI frenzy continues as investment conversations deepen

Almost half of executive leaders are increasing their AI investments after the launch of ChatGPT, according to a Gartner poll.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2023
NICE and Cognizant partner up on CX transformation initiative
Unified Communications

NICE and Cognizant partner up on CX transformation initiative

NICE and Cognizant have announced the launch of a global strategic go-to-market partnership to accelerate customer experience transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Cellular IoT gateway market expects a slump in 2023
EduTech

Cellular IoT gateway market expects a slump in 2023

The cellular IoT gateway market is expected to reach US$ 2.2 billion in 2026, according to the latest report from ResearchAndMarkets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Dec 2022
Govt IT spending to hit $588.9 billion in 2023, up 6.8%
EduTech

Govt IT spending to hit $588.9 billion in 2023, up 6.8%

Government IT spending to reach $588.9bn in 2023, with increased investment in digital services and improving citizen experience, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022
Talent shortages leading to greater diversity within sales
Human Capital Management

Talent shortages leading to greater diversity within sales

By 2028, 50% of sales leadership roles will be filled by individuals from historically underrepresented groups, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022
Zendesk adds AI capabilities to customer support solutions
Unified Communications

Zendesk adds AI capabilities to customer support solutions

Zendesk recently announced Intelligent Triage and Smart Assist, new artificial intelligence (AI) solutions empowering businesses with customer support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
The rise of dataware - Cinchy spotlights latest data trend
Software Development

The rise of dataware - Cinchy spotlights latest data trend

A radical new architectural approach called dataware redefines the relationship between data and applications and eliminates the need for data integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
CMC Markets bolsters Auckland office
Market analyst

CMC Markets bolsters Auckland office

Online trading provider CMC Markets has boosted its New Zealand team by adding three new hires in its Auckland office.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022

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European display market faces falling prices in 2025
Digital Signage

European display market faces falling prices in 2025

The European Large Format Display market is struggling as unit sales and prices dip, despite higher shipments; education sector saturation is a key factor.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
EY survey: Upskilling, regulation slow AI adoption in Europe
Data Science

EY survey: Upskilling, regulation slow AI adoption in Europe

A new EY survey reveals that European financial services are struggling to adopt Generative AI, with only 9% of firms feeling advanced in its integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Zellis recognised as leader in NelsonHall payroll assessment
Partner Programmes

Zellis recognised as leader in NelsonHall payroll assessment

Zellis has been named a leader in Digital Payroll and Extended Services Capability in the 2024 NelsonHall Payroll Services NEAT Assessment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024