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European AI centre of excellence to launch in Paris
Artificial Intelligence

European AI centre of excellence to launch in Paris

Viva Technology has joined forces with the World Economic Forum to launch a European Centre for AI Excellence, aiming to enhance Europe's AI innovation landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day
Generative AI

Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day

As International Women's Day highlights gender equality struggles, leaders like Hope Wang and Ghazal Asif stress the need for inclusive tech environments and mentorship.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive
Data Protection

Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive

Governments worldwide are ramping up efforts to combat the surge in ransomware, focusing on enhancing cyber resilience and imposing stronger penalties on perpetrators.

By Anthony Spiteri • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Businesses recognise need for responsible AI readiness
Generative AI

Businesses recognise need for responsible AI readiness

A study by HCLTech reveals a stark contrast between enterprises' awareness of responsible AI and their readiness to implement it, with 87% recognising its importance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Ásgeir Óskarsson appointed as BSV Association chief
EduTech

Ásgeir Óskarsson appointed as BSV Association chief

The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Feb 2025
TCS surpasses USD $21.3 billion in global brand value
Artificial Intelligence

TCS surpasses USD $21.3 billion in global brand value

Tata Consultancy Services has become the second global IT services brand to surpass a staggering brand valuation of USD $21.3 billion, marking an 826% growth since 2010.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech
Customer Experience

Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech

Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Logpoint & G'Secure Labs forge cybersecurity partnership
Security Information and Event Management

Logpoint & G'Secure Labs forge cybersecurity partnership

Logpoint and G'Secure Labs partner to boost cybersecurity, addressing talent shortages, regulatory demands, and rising cyber threats with enhanced SOCaaS offerings.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Greenbox's CEO discusses e-waste, AI, and future growth
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: Greenbox's CEO discusses e-waste, AI, and future growth

Ross Thompson, CEO of Greenbox, targets a global shift in e-waste management, leveraging AI and sustainability to drive future growth in the circular economy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors
Customer Relationship Management

Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors

Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
AI adoption drives energy use surge in Australia & New Zealand
Storage

AI adoption drives energy use surge in Australia & New Zealand

A report warns of a surge in energy consumption from AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand, with IT managers largely unaware of the environmental impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

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World Economic Forum (WEF) stories

BDx leads AI-driven sustainable data centre innovation
Artificial Intelligence

BDx leads AI-driven sustainable data centre innovation

As artificial intelligence accelerates in Southeast Asia, demand surges for energy-efficient data centres, spotlighting BDx's sustainable innovations under CEO Mayank Srivastava.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
AI confidence crisis prompts urgent call for UK upskilling
eLearning

AI confidence crisis prompts urgent call for UK upskilling

A recent survey reveals a significant AI confidence crisis in the UK workforce, with 74% of employees worried about integrating AI into their roles.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025
eLearning

AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025

Gaspard Maldonado of Superprof predicts that AI, gamification, and microlearning will transform education by 2025, enhancing personalized learning experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
New Zealand's Sovereign Cloud: What it means for security and innovation
Supply Chain

New Zealand's Sovereign Cloud: What it means for security and innovation

New Zealand has launched TEAM Cloud, its first onshore hyperscale cloud, enhancing local data sovereignty and supporting innovation across sectors.

By John Eastman • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears

A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Opinion

International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field

Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.

By Megan Young • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum
EduTech

Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum

Experts are calling for AI integration in the national curriculum, highlighting its necessity to prepare Generation Alpha for future digital landscapes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024