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AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals
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The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.
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StructureFlow expands with acquisition of Blue J Diagramming
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business transformation
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StructureFlow has acquired Blue J Diagramming to broaden its reach into the tax sector and enhance its visual modelling platform for professionals.
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Technical documentation errors plague industrial sites
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digital transformation
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asset management
Industrial firms face a daunting 30% deficiency in technical documentation, risking efficiency and safety, warns AI specialist Samp.
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Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns
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The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.
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Alteryx strengthens leadership with key executive hires
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data analytics
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Analytics platform provider Alteryx has appointed Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen its leadership team.
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Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV
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physical security
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Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.
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Human-centred design essential in software development
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digital transformation
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software development
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design thinking
Alex Avery, Founder of Notitia, insists that human-centred design is crucial in software development, ensuring solutions meet user needs, not just technological goals.
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JAVLN appoints new leaders to tackle data integration issues
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software development
JAVLN has appointed Ben Rees as Head of Engineering, James Brading as Head of Product, and Shelley Cox as Head of Customer Success to tackle industry data challenges.
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Zoom enhances productivity with new automation tools
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Zoom has unveiled new automation tools, including Zoom Workflow Automation, to boost productivity and streamline workflows within its platform and beyond.
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Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
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phishing
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
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Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
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blockchain
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A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.
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New fellowship for internet research in Australia launched
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auDA has teamed up with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to fund new fellowships that promote digital research and development in Australia.
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The State of Java in 2025: Oracle’s dominance is over
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In a significant shift, 90% of Australian firms are eyeing alternatives to Oracle Java, citing concerns over its pricing and cloud inefficiencies, according to a new survey.
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Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth
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network infrastructure
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Starburst reports record financial results for FY25, fuelled by a 94% surge in cloud product adoption and a 20% increase in net new customers.
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ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
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sustainability
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investment
ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.
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GitLab unveils self-hosted AI option for secure data control
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private cloud
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application security
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GitLab has launched GitLab Duo Self-Hosted, enabling organisations to leverage AI within their own infrastructure to enhance data privacy and security.
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SingularityNET & Bitgrit form partnership for AGI boost
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blockchain
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SingularityNET has partnered with Bitgrit, uniting over 35,000 AI engineers to enhance its decentralised AI marketplace and accelerate AGI development.
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HighPoint & Samsung showcase advanced NVMe storage options
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storage
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HighPoint Technologies has launched its RocketAIC E1.S NVMe storage range, rivaling Samsung's PM1735, targeting high-performance computing and AI applications.
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Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds
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travel
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online bookings
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business travel
A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.
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The hidden costs of legacy systems: why mid-market supply chains need modernising in 2025 and beyond
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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Mid-market supply chains are urged to modernise their outdated IT systems, as 97% of professionals acknowledge legacy technology hampers agility and efficiency.