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                        31 Oct 2025
                    
                    News brief: Nation-state threats evolve and escalateBy Staff reportCheck out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team. 
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                        30 Oct 2025
                    
                    GitHub Universe: Large IT orgs share AI automation gainsBy Beth PariseauNordstrom saved 15,000 developer hours during a migration with AI agents, while Copilot Autofix helped Cathay Pacific address DevSecOps challenges, but there are also caveats. 
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                        29 Oct 2025
                    Streaming specialist Confluent unveils AI development suiteBy Eric AvidonIn addition to a unified environment for building and deploying agents, the vendor launched a private cloud version of its platform and integrations that simplify data preparation. 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      HMRC phishing breach wholly avoidable, but hard to stopBy Alex ScroxtonA breach at HMRC saw innocent taxpayers tricked into letting scammers impersonate them through simple phishing attacks leading to account takeover. Such attacks are avoidable, but hard to stop 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      Citigroup cuts thousands of staff at China-based tech centresBy Karl FlindersFinancial services giant Citigroup is drastically reducing headcount in its Chinese tech delivery centres as it restructures its technology operation 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      SXSW: An immersive experience is the future of AIBy Cliff SaranOpenAI’s recent acquisition heralds a new direction for generative AI, away from the screen-based user experience 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      CyberSentriq and Netgear both courting MSPsBy Simon QuickeArrival of fresh brand in the security market and an acquisition move by networking player should provide managed service providers with options 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      Paula M. Stannard appointed as OCR directorBy Jill McKeonPaula M. Stannard will serve as the new OCR director, leading federal enforcement of HIPAA and civil rights laws within HHS. 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      UK’s error-prone eVisa system is ‘anxiety-inducing’By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonPeople experiencing technical errors with the Home Office’s electronic visa system explain the psychological toll of not being able to reliably prove their immigration status in the face of a hostile and unresponsive bureaucracy 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      CCS and Servium contribute to Advania UK growthBy Simon QuickeChannel player reveals how acquisitions contributed to its 2024 performance and how it has grown in the region 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      Verizon Business opens availability for V2X connected-driving platformBy Joe O’HalloranIntegrated mobile network vehicle-to-everything communication platform allows connected vehicles to talk to each other, road users and infrastructure 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      Australia’s CommBank completes migration of data to AWS in AI driveBy Karl FlindersPutting all of its data in AWS cloud will support bank’s use of artificial intelligence to offer customers more personalised services 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      Australia’s CommBank completes migration of data to AWS in AI driveBy Karl FlindersPutting all of its data in AWS cloud will support bank’s use of artificial intelligence to offer customers more personalised services 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      Real AI use cases emerge for SDVs but readiness gaps persistBy Joe O’HalloranResearch finds nearly two-thirds of global automakers believe artificial intelligence use cases – such as predictive maintenance, over-the-air optimisation and personalisation – will drive software-defined vehicle adoption 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      How GitLab is tapping AI in DevSecOpsBy Aaron TanGitLab CISO Josh Lemos explains how the company is weaving AI, through its Duo tool, into the entire software development lifecycle to enhance efficiency and automate incident response 
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                    05 Jun 2025
                      Istres deploys private 5G network to bolster smart city safetyBy Joe O’HalloranSouthern French city establishes dedicated mobile infrastructure to improve coordination and emergency rapid response capabilities, and support fixed and mobile video surveillance and encrypted communications 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Amazon to launch $10B data center upgrade in North CarolinaBy Shane SniderAs Amazon races to compete with Big Tech rivals for AI dominance, its Tar Heel State investment is part of a $100 billion capital expenditure effort slated for 2025. 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Health insurance coverage costs soar 6% in 2025By Sara HeathSpikes in health insurance coverage costs could raise questions about how much employers and employees will shoulder these expenses moving forward. 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Put ROCs before SOCs, Qualys tells public sectorBy Alex ScroxtonPutting risk operations before security operations may help government agencies and other public sector bodies better manage the myriad threats they face, and make better decisions for the security of all 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      NCSC sets out how to build cyber safe culturesBy Alex ScroxtonThe UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published guidance for security teams and leaders on how to foster accessible and appropriate cyber security cultures in their organisations 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Investigatory powers: Guidelines for police and spies could also help businesses with AIBy Bill GoodwinComputer Weekly talks to Muffy Calder, technology advisor to the UK’s investigatory powers commissioner, about privacy, intrusion and artificial intelligence 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      CBO: Tax bill would strip health insurance from 11 million peopleBy Jill McKeonThe Congressional Budget Office projected that nearly 11 million people would lose health insurance coverage under Trump's tax bill, which House Republicans narrowly passed in May. 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Legends ASM taps Boldyn to enhance fans’ entertainment experienceBy Joe O’HalloranLeading UK neutral host provider boosts connectivity at first direct bank arena, laying groundwork for all UK mobile operators to provide uninterrupted, high-speed 5G coverage at the venue 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      SXSW London: Risk of AI removing choiceBy Cliff SaranThe modern era, where AI speeds up day-to-day chores, is undermining creativity and the ability to make choices 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Greenerwave opens hub to offer French revolution in space commsBy Joe O’HalloranDeep-tech startup specialising in the control of electromagnetic waves announces the opening of offices in Toulouse to accelerate its growth in space-based comms and to offer technology addressing major industrial challenges 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Artificial intelligence to initiate and manage litigations after ‘landmark’ approvalBy Karl FlindersThe Garfield Project created an artificial intelligence-based litigation service for small claims, but how far can the technology reach in the legal sector 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Snowflake continues to add AI, boost Cortex capabilitiesBy Eric AvidonFeatures that enable users to develop agents, coupled with the integration of agentic capabilities into the vendor's own platform, show the vendor's growth beyond data management. 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Microsoft outlines three-pronged European cyber strategyBy Alex ScroxtonMicrosoft chair Brad Smith outlines an expansive cyber programme targeting governments across Europe with enhanced threat intelligence and support 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      FDA launches gen AI Elsa to support clinical, regulatory tasksBy Alivia Kaylor, MScThe FDA is scaling up the rollout of Elsa, an in-house generative AI tool designed to assist with clinical protocol reviews, adverse event summaries and internal data tasks. 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Health orgs still committed to closing health disparitiesBy Sara HeathMost healthcare leaders say their organizations will still commit to closing health disparities, even as political and policy headwinds emerge. 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Meta inks 20-year nuclear deal to power data centerBy Shane SniderThe tech giant's agreement with Constellation Energy will secure an alternative source for power-hungry AI ambitions -- likely saving a once-doomed nuclear energy plant. 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      European Commission should rescind UK data adequacyBy Sebastian Klovig SkeltonCivil society organisations have urged the European Commissioner to not renew the UK’s data adequacy, given the country’s growing divergence from European data protection standards 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      CityFibre doubles broadband speed with 5.5Gbps wholesale offerBy Joe O’HalloranIndependent UK broadband provider reveals new symmetrical wholesale product, twice as fast as its fastest currently available service, enabled by 10Gbps XGS-PON upgrade 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Kaseya hires ‘passionate SME advocate’ as next CEOBy Simon QuickeSupplier of tools for managed service providers concludes its five-month search for its leader 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Interview: Manish Jethwa, chief technology officer, Ordnance SurveyBy Mark SamuelsThe UK mapping service has moved on a long way from paper maps as it now looks to use artificial intelligence to understand, interpret and derive insights from geographical data 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Interview: Pega’s ‘Blueprint’ for breaking the curse of legacy ITBy Bill GoodwinLegacy IT is a drag on profits and innovation, but AI agents will help companies rebuild their processes better than before, claims Pegasystems CTO Don Schuerman 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Open source adoption faces reality checksBy Aaron TanIndustry leaders lauded the power of open source to drive innovation but warned that its adoption requires significant effort, due diligence and a clear understanding of inherent complexities and licensing challenges 
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                    04 Jun 2025
                      Infosecurity 2025: SMEs feel on their own in the face of cyber attacksBy Brian McKennaProject findings to be presented at Infosecurity Europe 2025 highlight vulnerability of SMEs to cyber attack 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      Acumatica sale to Vista expected to solidify its cloud ERPBy Jim O'DonnellAcumatica's new ownership by Vista Equity Partners should result in increased investment in industry-specific functionality and AI capabilities, while maintaining independence. 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      Initial claim denial rates put revenue cycle in tough spotBy Jacqueline LaPointeNew data shows an increase in initial claim denial rates, which are putting pressure on patient collections and the overall healthcare revenue cycle. 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      HashiCorp Terraform leads IBM, Red Hat integration roadmapBy Beth PariseauHashiCorp and IBM have begun to knit together products such as Terraform and Ansible and divulged some roadmap details, but a few potential product overlaps are still unresolved. 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      ASTP/ONC taps Thomas Keane for national coordinator roleBy Sara HeathThomas Keane, M.D., M.B.A., brings prior ONC experience as he's slated to lead ASTP/ONC. 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      Snowflake acquisition of Crunchy Data adds Postgres databaseBy Eric AvidonThe deal, which comes shortly after rival Databricks also purchased a PostgreSQL database vendor, adds open source capabilities aimed at better enabling AI development. 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      Lumen lands terrestrial backhaul deal for JUNO trans-Pacific cableBy Joe O’HalloranLive Pacific connection designed to give enterprises direct, low-latency pathway between US and key Asian markets will be supported by Lumen Technologies 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      Nokia, Andorix build up private 5G, Edge in real estateBy Joe O’HalloranPrivate 5G, neutral host network and edge application OT services enabled by Nokia digital automation cloud to enable efficient building operations and improve tenant’s satisfaction 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      AI tools highlight latest swath of Snowflake capabilitiesBy Eric AvidonThe vendor is developing a natural language interface that unites disparate data types and an agent that makes data scientists more efficient, among other features. 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      AI tools highlight latest swath of Snowflake capabilitiesBy Eric AvidonThe vendor is developing a natural language interface that unites disparate data types and an agent that makes data scientists more efficient, among other features. 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      Maintel shares progress ahead of AGMBy Simon QuickeChannel player Maintel provides update on how the first five months of the year have gone ahead of its annual general meeting 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      South Korea grants regulatory licence for LEO servicesBy Joe O’HalloranRegulatory approval seen as representing a major inflection point for low Earth orbit services in key region, reflecting forward-looking commitment to next-gen connectivity and innovation 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      CEO change for AccelerComm as it closes $15m funding roundBy Joe O’HalloranComms provider gains significant cash injection to develop and accelerate deployments that enable direct-to-device comms between phone handsets and space-based satellite networks 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      Fintech growth three times that of finance sector as a wholeBy Karl FlindersGlobal fintech revenues reached £280bn in 2024, according to Boston Consulting Group report 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      HMRC aims to improve customer service with £1.5bn IT investmentBy Lis EvenstadThe department is on the hunt for customer relationship management system and contact centre as a service suppliers, following criticism of its customer service 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      SailPoint charts course for AI-driven identity securityBy Aaron TanSailPoint is driving the use of agentic AI in identity security with its Harbor Pilot offering while preparing to help enterprises govern and secure AI agents 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      Vodafone, Three UK complete UK mergerBy Joe O’HalloranMobile operators’ consolidation saga ends, with plans to invest £11bn over next 10 years to create advanced 5G network 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      National Grid starts building large-scale substation to support growth of West London datacentresBy Caroline DonnellyThe National Grid has started work on building a new substation on the outskirts of Greater London to ease pressure on local electricity transmission and distribution networks 
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                    03 Jun 2025
                      Analysis of job vacancies shows earnings boost for AI skillsBy Cliff SaranEven when parts of a job are being automated, those who know how to work with artificial intelligence tools can expect higher salaries 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      US cyber agency CISA faces stiff budget cutsBy Alex ScroxtonCISA is one of several US agencies facing drastic budget cuts under the Trump administration 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Home health agencies drop telehealth, citing applicability, costsBy Anuja VaidyaHome health agencies are discontinuing telehealth services, indicating uncertainty about telehealth's appropriateness in the home health arena and reimbursement challenges. 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      How to prevent patient portal messages from causing burnoutBy Sara HeathAllotting dedicated time for answering patient portal messages and taking a team-based care approach to inbox management can reduce provider burnout. 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Variable charity care rules risk medical debt for patientsBy Sara HeathResearchers emphasized the need for state or federal standards for charity care eligibility to lessen the burden on patients seeking to avoid medical debt. 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Major shift predicted for IoT connection strategiesBy Joe O’HalloranArrival of SGP.32 eSIM standard, as well as regulations and evolving industry dynamics, seen as transforming the market for cellular-based IoT connectivity, including emergence of orchestrator role 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      R1 secures investment for agentic AI in revenue cycle managementBy Jacqueline LaPointeKhosla Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount in R1 to further the vendor's use of agentic AI in revenue cycle management, including medical billing and denials management. 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine mNEXSPIKE gains FDA approvalBy Alivia Kaylor, MScModerna's next-gen COVID-19 vaccine, mNEXSPIKE, has FDA approval for adults 65+ and high-risk individuals aged 12–64, marking the first approval under revised vaccine guidelines. 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Pegasystems expands agentic AI for business automationBy Don FluckingerAgents are here -- but is prompting dead? 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Planning permission sought for UK’s largest AI datacentre campusBy Caroline DonnellyNorth Lincolnshire Council has received a planning permission application for another large-scale datacentre development, in support of its bid to become an AI Growth Zone 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Microsoft Copilot AI saves civil service hours of admin workBy Cliff SaranOver a third of Microsoft 365 users who took part in trials across government departments claimed they saved more than half an hour in productivity a day 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Cyber and digital get over £1bn to enhance UK’s national securityBy Alex ScroxtonThe government has set out plans to spend over a billion pounds on digital and cyber warfare capabilities to enhance the UK’s ability to defend itself and fight offensive wars 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Channel moves: Who’s gone where?By Simon QuickeThere have been moves this past week at Infinigate Group, NTT DATA, BFS and Wireless Logic 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Agentic AI set to handle 68% of customer service interactions by 2028By Joe O’HalloranResearch reveals that advanced artificial intelligence will drive more personalised, proactive and predictive support to transform customer experience delivery 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      AI in IT services and the diminishing correlation between people and growthBy Karl FlindersWhile non-IT business professionals in the middle of their careers face the most disruption from generative AI, professionals in the IT services sector and their employers are prepared for change 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Launch of e92spark extends distie’s optionsBy Simon QuickeDistributor establishes fresh division to enable the business to capture emerging vendors bringing innovative technology to market 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Roig Arena to open with 6GHz Wi-Fi network and advanced analyticsBy Joe O’HalloranState-of-the-art sports and events arena set to open in Valencia in September 2025 reveals connectivity set up to guarantee expected fan experience with high-speed connectivity plus optimised venue operations 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      NPCC calls for better tech investmentBy Lis EvenstadThe National Police Chiefs’ Council sets out a series of digital ambitions and asks for £220m per year in the upcoming spending review to scale up science and technology capabilities 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      AI should be used to improve boardroom efficiencyBy Cliff SaranArtificial intelligence is not just for business efficiency. Company boards should deploy the technology to support their own processes 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      Infosecurity 2025: NCA cyber intelligence head spells out trendsBy Brian McKennaWill Lyne, head of cyber intelligence at the National Crime Agency, sketches out cyber criminal trends as ransomware and other attack varieties become democratised beyond Russophone, skilled software developers 
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                    02 Jun 2025
                      How Mistral is driving growth through open source and enterprise AIBy Aaron TanCompany CEO Arthur Mensch details how the French startup is balancing its open source ethos with a strong enterprise focus and delivering efficient, customisable AI to solve business problems and expand its global reach 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Machine learning model predicts pediatric adverse eventsBy Anuja VaidyaNew research reveals that a machine learning model outperformed other risk stratification models to accurately identify high-risk pediatric patients across hospital units. 
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                    30 May 2025
                      News brief: Week's top breaches stem from third-party attacksBy Staff reportCheck out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team. 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Grow with SAP fuels Phoenix Global's digital transitionBy Jim O'DonnellPhoenix Global implemented S/4HANA Cloud via Grow with SAP to replace outdated systems, digitize manual processes and enable AI capabilities for its metals and mining services. 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Software supply chain security tools take on toil for usersBy Beth PariseauRecent updates from software supply chain security vendors simply take over vulnerability management on behalf of IT orgs, rather than provide facilitating tools. 
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                    30 May 2025
                      FTC targets 200+ Orange Book patents to boost generic drug accessBy Alivia Kaylor, MScThe FTC has issued warning letters to major pharmaceutical companies over more than 200 Orange Book patent listings linked to brand-name drugs that delay generic competition. 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Dutch businesses lag behind in cyber resilience as threats escalateBy Kim LoohuisThe Netherlands is facing a growing cyber security crisis, with a staggering 66% of Dutch businesses lacking adequate cyber resilience, according to academic research. 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Covenant Health cyberattack disrupts New England hospitalsBy Jill McKeonA Covenant Health cyberattack is causing connectivity issues for hospitals in New England as the health system works to restore services. 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Grammarly secures $1B in funding as it plans for the futureBy Esther ShittuGeneral Catalyst's investment shows confidence in Grammarly's AI and language expertise. The vendor plans to transition from an AI tool to a communications and productivity platform. 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Member engagement leads to high health plan satisfactionBy Sara HeathCommercial payers with better health plan satisfaction scores tended to have better member engagement and education, J.D. Power reported. 
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                    30 May 2025
                      T-Mobile for Business ups 5G fixed wireless access offerBy Joe O’Halloran5G enterprise cloud WAN provider teams with operator to deliver high-performance FWA connectivity for business customers throughout the US 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Nokia unveils Wi-Fi 7 gateways as high-end router market sees growthBy Joe O’HalloranAs high-end segment of the router market is dominated by four firms and eases back into profit, leading comms tech provider introduces entry-level and mid-tier devices that can deliver speeds over three times faster than Wi-Fi 6 devices 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Tech adaptability helps Zopa unwrap current account and test generative AIBy Karl FlindersZopa Bank’s current account, already used by thousands of existing customers, will be made available to the wider public before end of 2025 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Channel catch-up: News in briefBy Simon QuickeDevelopments this week at Distology, Bitdefender, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, TD Synnex and Xledger UK 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Noisy quantum hardware could crack RSA-2048 in seven daysBy Cliff SaranResearch highlights the need for quantum safe cryptography given the speed with which quantum computing is evolving 
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                    30 May 2025
                      Cloud migration demands contractual safeguards and clear strategyBy Aaron TanCyber security experts urge organisations to define clear objectives, understand shared security models and implement strong data governance when migrating workloads to the cloud 
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                    29 May 2025
                      Workday adds seven agents to Illuminate platformBy Alexander S. GillisWorkday expanded its Illuminate platform, adding new automation features for HR, finance and workforce management. 
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                    29 May 2025
                      The New York Times in multiyear licensing deal with AmazonBy Esther ShittuThis is the first licensing agreement the publisher has made with a company in the GenAI era. It is indicative of a trend in media, as many publishers partner with AI vendors. 
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                    29 May 2025
                      Private practice can’t keep up with current payment ratesBy Jacqueline LaPointeA new analysis finds inadequate payment rates were the top motivator for independent physicians to sell their private practices to hospitals, private equity firms and insurers. 
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                    29 May 2025
                      Omada Health launches IPO, aims to raise up to $158MBy Anuja VaidyaOmada Health is the latest digital care provider to go public, with plans to offer 7.9 million shares at $18 to $20 a share. 
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                    29 May 2025
                      Wildix rolls out embedded agentic AI for UCaaSBy Joe O’HalloranUCaaS provider offers real-time, codeless automation with shared memory, native privacy controls and ‘proven’ return on investment, live across more than 1,000 environments 
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                    29 May 2025
                      HP: Partners key to delivering sustainabilityBy Simon QuickeVendor HP provides an update on the continuing demand from customers for green technology and the role its channel plays in supporting those needs 
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                    29 May 2025
                      Sapphire 2025: BASF evolves business with move to SAP S/4HanaBy Brian McKennaGermany-based global chemical giant BASF has elected to move its SAP IT estate to S/4Hana private cloud to evolve its business in uncertain times 
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                    29 May 2025
                      Monte Carlo adds observability for unstructured dataBy Eric AvidonWith AI tools requiring large amounts of high-quality input to be accurate, the vendor is making it easier to monitor all types of information as users build modern applications. 
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                    29 May 2025
                      Value of mobile device trade-ins up 40% in USBy Joe O’HalloranAnalysis for first quarter of 2025 sees value of turned-in mobile handsets reach $1.24bn, with trend towards newer models even as average device age rises 
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                    29 May 2025
                      CEOs and IT chiefs misaligned on AI readinessBy Cliff SaranA report from Kyndryl shows a significant gap in how business leaders perceive the AI infrastructure of their organisations compared with IT chiefs 
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                    29 May 2025
                      TXP expands reach with Metatech buyBy Simon QuickeAmbition to become the mid-market specialist in legacy system modernisation takes another step forward 
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                    29 May 2025
                      Nokia accelerates multi-Gig PON fibre broadband servicesBy Joe O’HalloranLine card product optimised for cost-effective mass market 25G PON, while co-existence network element enables ability to run single fibre 10G, 25G and 50G services 
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                    29 May 2025
                      Post Office slammed after deleting social media comments on IT scandalBy Bill CurtisPost Office accused of suppressing the views of victims of the Horizon scandal by deleting comments on social media platforms 
