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CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations
Multi-cloud

CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations

CrowdStrike has partnered with Rapid7, Google Cloud, ExtraHop, and Siemplify to strengthen its IT security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Why extended detection and response is a 'movement'
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why extended detection and response is a 'movement'

Fuelling its momentum as a movement fast gaining traction, Gartner called XDR the number one trend CISOs should understand to strengthen security initiatives.

By Marc Solomon • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Gartner highlights six ways to improve customer experience with VoC solutions
Customer Relationship Management

Gartner highlights six ways to improve customer experience with VoC solutions

Gartner outlines six steps for customer service leaders to implement voice of the customer solutions for better CX management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Dec 2020
Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis
Open source

Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis

Digital payments are driving a multibillion-dollar fraud surge worldwide, fueled by the rapid adoption of mobile apps and online channels during the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
IBM Security completes industry first with updates to Cloud Pak for Security solution
Malware

IBM Security completes industry first with updates to Cloud Pak for Security solution

IBM Security introduces new capabilities for Cloud Pak for Security, including a data security solution for hybrid cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Nintex acquires K2, with eye on strengthening process automation
IT Automation

Nintex acquires K2, with eye on strengthening process automation

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, however Nintex says it will generate over $200 million in annual recurring revenue after the deal has closed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Hyland's vision for content services in Asia & beyond
Partner Programmes

Hyland's vision for content services in Asia & beyond

Hyland, a global tech firm, discusses its content services solutions and its partnership with AWS in promoting digital transformation.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Organisations already have the threat intelligence they need, finding it and actioning it is another question
Phishing

Organisations already have the threat intelligence they need, finding it and actioning it is another question

Many organisations struggle to create an effective threat model, but internal threat intelligence data can provide valuable insights.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Why answering the question of orchestration vs automation will improve your security effectiveness
Cybersecurity

Why answering the question of orchestration vs automation will improve your security effectiveness

Organisations must weigh orchestrating versus automating security operations to enhance effectiveness, as cyber spending outstrips IT outlay by nearly 2:1.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
Workday expands HR offerings for workforce optimisation
Human Capital Management

Workday expands HR offerings for workforce optimisation

Workday has this week released several new HR offerings designed to assist organisations with optimising their workforces in the post COVID-19 environment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Why CX is a 'must-have' and not a 'nice-to-have'
Customer Relationship Management

Why CX is a 'must-have' and not a 'nice-to-have'

Strengthening CX drives success: Adobe reveals 40% of CX leaders exceeded 2019 goals, proving investment in customer experience is now essential for businesses.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
What is a business without customers? Why CX investment should be a strategic play
Customer Relationship Management

What is a business without customers? Why CX investment should be a strategic play

Investing in Customer Experience (CX) can transform customer data into strategic advantages. Adobe's 2019 report shows 40% of CX leaders exceed business goals.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
What's new in the CRM CEC Magic Quadrant
Customer Relationship Management

What's new in the CRM CEC Magic Quadrant

Vendors added and upgraded, alongside the old reliables in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement Center.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Exabeam enhances partner programme for MSPs
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam enhances partner programme for MSPs

The programme will provide structure and support for multiple MSSP and MDR provider business models for its managed service practice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Endace and Palo Alto Networks launch integration to empower security teams
Firewalls

Endace and Palo Alto Networks launch integration to empower security teams

Endace integrates with Palo Alto Networks to enhance cyber threat investigations, combining their analytics platforms to provide robust security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
First cars, then phones - now it's time for the world's cities to become smart
Smart Cities

First cars, then phones - now it's time for the world's cities to become smart

As urbanisation rapidly expands, experts urge cities to go smart, leveraging IoT, AI and 5G to enhance efficiency and quality of urban life.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
Creatio announces free CRM solution for companies on the front line
Customer Relationship Management

Creatio announces free CRM solution for companies on the front line

Creatio offers a free six-month CRM solution for frontline companies battling COVID-19, enabling efficient data management and process automation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020

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Unified Communications

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By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020