Global economy stories - Page 2

Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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it training
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software development
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developers
Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.

UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ai
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global economy
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uk government
Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.

Generative AI and the rise of ‘AI-nxiety’
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.

IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
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productivity
The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.

Cybersecurity is your defensive strategy, cyber resilience is your business
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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disruption
In light of the massive cybersecurity breach impacting Ivanti solutions, firms are urged to embrace cyber resilience for business continuity, demonstrating greater fortitude against potential disruptions.

Sovos appoints new VPs of sales for EMEA & LATAM regions
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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siem
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oracle
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splunk
Sovos bolsters key positions by appointing Elcim Sirek and Marcelo Souza as vice presidents of sales for the EMEA and LATAM regions.

Maincubes plans largest data centre yet for hyperscale needs by 2027
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
maincubes, a top European data centre owner, plans to build its largest centre to date, FRA04, in Frankfurt's Rhine-Main Area, boasting a massive 40MW IT capacity and designed to meet rising needs for hyperscale and AI infrastructure.

A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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uc
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endpoint protection
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hybrid cloud
Generative AI is transforming personal computers (PCs) from mere consumer technology to platforms for innovation, set to revolutionise the way we live and work.

Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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productivity
Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.

EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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cleantech
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investment
EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.

Eagle Eye Group appoints first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Eagle Eye Group hires Jean-Matthieu Schertzer as its first Chief AI Officer, aiming to bolster AI-driven personalised retail promotions.

Relevance AI secures AU$15M for AI workforce expansion
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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physical security
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genai
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ai
Relevance AI bags AU$15M in Series A funding to help businesses build and democratise AI workforces across the globe.

North Korea's illicit cryptocurrency theft fuels weapons program
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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partner programmes
North Korea's state-sponsored cyberattacks are amassing billions in stolen cryptocurrency, funding up to half of the nation's missile program.

Siemens & Intel to boost sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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uc
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semiconductors
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it in manufacturing
Intel and Siemens AG partner together to advance sustainability and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing using IoT solutions.

Udemy reveals surge in AI training demand with first ChatGPT anniversary
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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edutech
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it training
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devops
On its ChatGPT's first anniversary, Udemy reveals a vast 5,226% increase in demand for AI-related training in Q1 2023.

Kingston Technology maintains SSD market leadership for the 6th year running
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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leadership
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ssd storage
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global economy
Kingston Technology continues as global SSD market leader for six years in a row, holding 28% market share in 2022.

Accenture to acquire New Zealand IT services provider Solnet
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Accenture is set to expand its cloud first capabilities in New Zealand with the acquisition of Wellington-based IT services provider Solnet.

Australia's rise to prominence in the global ecommerce landscape
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai agents
Australia gains recognition as a leading force in the global ecommerce sector, bolstered by quick-to-market brands such as Geedup and Miss Amara.

SafetyCulture unveils updated platform aiming to serve 100 million users by 2032
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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it training
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fleet management
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telematics
SafetyCulture introduces an updated operations platform with ambitious plans to serve 100 million users by 2032.

API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
New research explores the massive impact of APIs on the economy, including the rise – and rising cost – of API-related security attacks.