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Report shines light on European B2B eCommerce flaws
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Billie's B2B Checkout Report 2024 exposes gaps in cross-border commerce, inadequate payment methods and a lack of dedicated B2B checkout.
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Finkr launches to revolutionise fintech sector with visionary strategies
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London's Finkr consultancy launches today, pledging to transform the fintech sector with its forward-thinking strategy and advanced tech solutions.
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Vivup & Perkbox announce merger to boost UK employee benefits sector
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apac
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Health and wellbeing providers Vivup and Perkbox reveal a merger backed by Great Hill Partners, striving for an all-in-one solution for UK employee benefits and wellbeing.
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Sendle expands global network in boost for Australian SMBs
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nz
In response to escalating global demand, Sendle, a popular small business courier service, expands its international shipping network by 40%, adding over 800 new pick-up locations across Australia.
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Cubbit unveils DS3 Composer for resilient cloud storage
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cybersecurity
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equinix
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exclusive networks
Cubbit unveils DS3 Composer, a hyper-resilient, S3-compatible platform allowing businesses to establish sovereign cloud storage.
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LiveRem introduces real-time salary benchmarking tool in NZ
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salaries
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singapore
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nz
LiveRem launches innovative tool providing New Zealand firms with real-time salary benchmarking, levelling pay scales, filling knowledge gaps and aiding staff retention.
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XPO Logistics secures UK partnership with TotalEnergies
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xpo logistics
In a major deal, XPO Logistics partners with TotalEnergies in the UK to optimise operations and enhance customer delivery experiences, following a highly competitive tender process.
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Robert Dyas hits 500 supplier milestone with Virtualstock aid
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UK retailer Robert Dyas reaches milestone of 500 suppliers on its online store, an achievement made possible through its partnership with Virtualstock's pioneering technology.
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Fluent Commerce unveils revamped global channel partner program
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asia pacific
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capgemini
Fluent Commerce, the Australian OMS provider, revitalises its global channel partner programme, aiming to stimulate the OMS wave and strengthen its diverse partnerships.
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Mark Appel joins Sendcloud as Chief Marketing Officer
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softbank
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marketing automation
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Sendcloud, Europe's leading shipping platform, appoints top Dutch marketer Mark Appel as CMO to aid in navigating global shipping challenges amid a competitive e-commerce environment.
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Tangram expands operations with new hires in UK & Singapore
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martech
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development
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apac
Tangram boosts its global footprint, recruiting ex-Ogilvy talent, Sai Chiu in the UK, and data specialist, Jun Hao Woo, in Singapore.
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Wolters Kluwer launches award-winning CCH iFirm in the UK
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compliance
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agility
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asia pacific
Wolters Kluwer TAA is launching its innovative cloud-based platform, CCH iFirm, in the UK, designed to boost efficiency and productivity in accounting and tax practices.
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IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
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schools
As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.
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IWD 2024: How genuine inclusiveness let me shine in US Special Forces
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cybersecurity
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girls who code
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iwd
An unconventional candidate, a woman's journey from the US Special Forces to AI cybersecurity demonstrates the power of genuine inclusiveness.
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Sharon White named HCLTech's AVP for data, analytics & AI in Australasia
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digital transformation
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bi
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ai
Sharon White, an experienced data expert, is revealed as HCLTech's new AVP of Next Generation Data, Analytics and AI, bolstering its AI capabilities in Australia and New Zealand.
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NormCyber beefs up executive team to boost European expansion
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soc
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expansion
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professional services
Cyber risk firm, NormCyber, appoints four senior executives to bolster expansion plans and introduces new partnerships and offerings to expand its services in Europe.
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Gen AI seen as competitive advantage despite hurdles
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cx
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asia pacific
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it industry
Despite recognition of its potential, less than 30% of businesses feel prepared for the adoption of generative AI, according to a new report.
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Checkmarx report reveals 92% companies faced breach due to app vulnerabilities
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application security
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developers
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apps
Future of AppSec research by Checkmarx unveils 92% of firms suffered a breach in the past year due to flaws in in-house developed applications.
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Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration
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ai
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leadership
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london
The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.
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Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
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trojan
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ios
Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.
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Pimberly secures additional £4m funding for US & European expansion
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market
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technology funding
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us
Pimberly, the UK-based PIM and DAM software provider, has secured an additional £4m ($5m) for expansion into US and European markets, raising its total funding to over £14m ($17.8m).
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NexGen Cloud rolls out Europe's first AI Supercloud
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power / energy
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chip
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renewable energy
NexGen Cloud, partnered with AQ Compute, plans to roll out Europe's first AI Supercloud from a novel, net-zero AI datacentre in Norway.
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Wincanton bags exclusive rights to Zeus's freight tech in UK, Ireland
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cloud services
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freightways
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strategy
In a strategic shift, UK supply chain partner, Wincanton, acquires the exclusive rights to use Zeus' digital freight management solutions, strengthening a tech-driven approach.
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Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO
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leadership
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thoughtworks
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public sector
Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop, former UK MD for Industry Sector Practices, as new UK CEO with a focus on promoting diversity in the tech industry.