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Atturra acquires Kitepipe in USD $3.15 million deal
Partner Programmes

Atturra acquires Kitepipe in USD $3.15 million deal

Atturra has secured the acquisition of Project Delivery Services LLC, known as Kitepipe, for USD $3.15 million, enhancing its Boomi service capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency
Risk & Compliance

How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency

Finance teams are urged to enhance fraud detection and audit efficiency as businesses face increasing revenue losses and evolving tactics amidst economic pressures.

By Fabian Calle • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
DDoS attacks surge by 550% in 2024 due to AI & tensions
Unified Communications

DDoS attacks surge by 550% in 2024 due to AI & tensions

DDoS attacks soared by 550% in 2024, primarily fuelled by geopolitical tensions and AI advancements, with the EMEA region bearing the brunt of incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy
Artificial Intelligence

MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy

MongoDB has acquired Voyage AI, enhancing its data retrieval capabilities for AI applications, crucial for sectors like healthcare and finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Crypto

LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance

Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
BlackLine boosts operations with Bangalore office expansion
Digital Transformation

BlackLine boosts operations with Bangalore office expansion

BlackLine has expanded its office in Bangalore, adding 50,000 square feet to improve customer support and drive product innovation in India.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Software-as-a-Service

DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats

DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024
EduTech

Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024

Research by MillTechFX reveals that over 75% of firms faced losses from unhedged foreign exchange risks in 2024, prompting strategic adjustments in hedging.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds
Data Analytics

Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds

A survey by eflow Global reveals 64% of finance executives see technology-driven risks, especially AI, as key compliance challenges for 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Ransomware

Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance

Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security
Quantum Computing

QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security

QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors
Internet of Things

AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors

AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

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Siu Wei Lee named Sales Director for Asia Pacific at DataSnipper
Data Analytics

Siu Wei Lee named Sales Director for Asia Pacific at DataSnipper

DataSnipper has appointed Siu Wei Lee as Sales Director for Asia Pacific and Japan, strengthening its global expansion amid a £1 billion valuation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing
Artificial Intelligence

PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing

PvX Partners has secured USD $3.8 million in seed funding from Play Ventures and General Catalyst to enhance growth in consumer and gaming apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Syrenis appoints new leadership to drive growth strategy
Data Protection

Syrenis appoints new leadership to drive growth strategy

As Syrenis marks its 25th anniversary, it announces key leadership appointments, aiming for expansion amidst rising data privacy demands in the tech industry.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Civo unveils relaxAI, prioritising privacy & renewables
Data governance

Civo unveils relaxAI, prioritising privacy & renewables

Civo has unveiled relaxAI, an innovative AI assistant prioritising privacy, security, and renewable energy in a bid to tackle data governance challenges for UK businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Civo unveils AI assistant relaxAI, focusing on data privacy
Data Privacy

Civo unveils AI assistant relaxAI, focusing on data privacy

Civo has introduced relaxAI, a new AI assistant prioritising data privacy and powered by renewable energy, starting at GBP £10 per month.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025