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London conference to explore data's future through Generative AI

Databricks CIO Robin Sutara will host a panel discussion with Di Mayze, Global Head of Data and AI at WPP, and Natalie Cramp, CEO of Profusion.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023

Multi-cloud

Multicloud key stepping stone on journey to business resilience

Businesses relying on a single cloud service provider are setting themselves up for a single point of failure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023

Malware

The three types of employees that can cause a data breach

More and more companies are realizing that trusted & trained employees can also pose an enormous threat. We have identified three types of employees.

By welivesecurity • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Network Infrastructure

Dell sets official date for EMC acquisition

Dell's acquisition of EMC, creating Dell Technologies, will officially close on September 7th following regulatory approval by China's MOFCOM.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016

Cybersecurity

Data leak dangers: Know your weak spots

Data leaks and breaches are alarmingly common, but there are still many misconceptions as to how and why they happen.

By An Editor • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016

Partner Programmes

Is it time to drop 'mobile first' from your strategy?

Last week Gartner reported that smartphone sales are slowing globally. Time to ditch your mobile marketing strategy, right? Of course not.

By Ewan McIntyre • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016

Microsoft

Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal

Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China's Ministry of Commerce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2014

Fintech

Recruiting Xero hits 200,000 customers

Company hits 200,000 customers, closes new channel deals and appoints three new executives - one of which was previous Microsoft New Zealand CTO.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Ofcom stories

Unified Communications

Concerns grow over delayed UK broadband switching system rollout

Concerns arise over the UK One Touch Switch system as Ofcom deems it unready; customers must stick to existing broadband switching methods, risking ongoing overpayments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Disruption

Mastering Mail: Crafting a resilient mail strategy amidst the changing postal landscape

As Ofcom hints at reduced letter deliveries, businesses must brace for possible mail disruptions and refine their mailing strategies for resilience.

By David Beirne • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance

In a bid for child safety online, Ofcom warns social media platforms they may face user bans for under-18s if new safety regulations are ignored.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

EduTech

Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed

Aston University researchers set a new record in data transmission, achieving speeds of 301 terabits per second, 4.5 million times quicker than average UK home broadband.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row

UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Online Safety

VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal to lead regulatory & public affairs

Online safety tech leader VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal, former Ofcom and Meta policy veteran, to head Regulatory and Public Affairs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Network Infrastructure

CMA launches probe into £7.5bn UK Cloud Services market

The CMA investigates the UK's £7.5bn cloud services market for potential competition issues impeding businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023

Data Analytics

Big Data London 2023 to unveil the future of data analytics

Taking place in London between 20-21 September, this year's show will emphasise the rise in Generative AI and how humans interact with and utilise data.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2023

Data Analytics

Big Data London set to explore rise of genAI and data evolution

AI is a pivotal theme to the conference as businesses look to embrace GenAI to stay competitive and innovative as the science of data continues to evolve.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023

Health Technologies

Digital Poverty Alliance tackles digital poverty in the UK

Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has unveiled its National Delivery Plan, comprised of six core missions to end digital poverty in the United Kingdom by 2030.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2023

Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission delays final decision on Sky-Vodafone merger

The deadline for the final decision on the proposed Sky-Vodafone merger has been pushed back to February due to a high number of submissions and a hea.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016