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Belfast Distillery adopts new ERP system to boost efficiency
Manufacturing

Belfast Distillery adopts new ERP system to boost efficiency

Belfast Distillery Company adopts Forterro's 123Insight ERP to enhance traceability, streamline operations, and support growth at its historic Belfast whisky site.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security
Data Protection

SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security

SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Data Protection

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks
Multi-factor authentication

Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks

Mandiant's 2024 report reveals a rise in financially motivated cyber attacks, with 55% of threat groups seeking profit, while detection remains a major challenge globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Hotwire launches AI-powered Spark tool & global AI Lab
Marketing Technologies

Hotwire launches AI-powered Spark tool & global AI Lab

Hotwire Global launches Hotwire Spark, an AI tool to boost brand visibility on AI search platforms alongside a new global AI Innovation Lab.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
Digital Transformation

SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus

SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer
Supply Chain

Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer

Acer ranks in the top 5% of the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, advancing eco-friendly tech with recycled materials and circular economy focus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
Data Protection

iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance

Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy
Network Infrastructure

Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy

Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Unified Communications

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos

Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data
Data Analytics

Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data

Tuned Global and Zetaris partner to offer real-time, AI-driven music streaming analytics without data migration, boosting insights and combating fraud.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth
Document Management

Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth

The global shipping industry is urged to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, with only 28% currently utilising the technology, warns Brian Hack.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025

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SIOS & DataHub Nepal boost business resilience with new deal
Firewalls

SIOS & DataHub Nepal boost business resilience with new deal

SIOS Technology partners with DataHub Nepal to deliver high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, boosting business resilience across Nepal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
LendMN secures USD $20M to expand digital loans in Mongolia
Fintech

LendMN secures USD $20M to expand digital loans in Mongolia

LendMN has secured USD $20 million from Lendable to expand digital lending services for Mongolian MSMEs, boosting financial inclusion for underbanked groups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
How to control the narrative during a cybersecurity breach
Supply Chain

How to control the narrative during a cybersecurity breach

UK organisations must act swiftly in cyber breaches, combining rapid system patches with clear, credible communication to protect their reputations.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Warp Technologies appoints new leaders, wins Microsoft status
DevOps

Warp Technologies appoints new leaders, wins Microsoft status

Warp Technologies appoints Natalie Bell as Director of Growth and earns Microsoft Solutions Partner status to boost AI and digital innovation capabilities.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector
Smart Cities

Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector

Vantiq partners with Etevers to expand real-time AI systems in South Korea's healthcare and government sectors, boosting digital transformation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize
Marketing Technologies

Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize

Taboola names Julia Burton Brown UK Country Manager as it expands beyond native ads with new Realize platform to boost measurable advertising performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025