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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.

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.

Technical documentation errors plague industrial sites
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Industrial firms face a daunting 30% deficiency in technical documentation, risking efficiency and safety, warns AI specialist Samp.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
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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.

Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
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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.

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.

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.

Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Starburst reports record financial results for FY25, fuelled by a 94% surge in cloud product adoption and a 20% increase in net new customers.

ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
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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.

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.

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.

HighPoint & Samsung showcase advanced NVMe storage options
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storage
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hpc
HighPoint Technologies has launched its RocketAIC E1.S NVMe storage range, rivaling Samsung's PM1735, targeting high-performance computing and AI applications.

Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds
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travel
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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.

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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Mid-market supply chains are urged to modernise their outdated IT systems, as 97% of professionals acknowledge legacy technology hampers agility and efficiency.