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Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer

Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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Amadeus has appointed Carol Borg as Chief Financial Officer, effective 5 May, bringing over 30 years of finance expertise to the travel tech leader.
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India faces rising cyber threats amid digital transformation

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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India's rapid digital growth boosts economy but increases cyber threat risks, targeting sectors from energy to healthcare, warns expert Shibu Paul.
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EPAM Systems expands partnership with Google Cloud for AI

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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EPAM Systems is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver AI-powered solutions across media, energy, and retail sectors, driving digital transformation.
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Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.
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Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.
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Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Thoughtworks has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to boost generative AI solutions for industries across the Asia Pacific, enhancing customer engagement and productivity.
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Cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon resurfaces globally

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.
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Capco partners with POWWR for SaaS energy solutions

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Capco has joined forces with POWWR to deliver integrated SaaS solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency for energy retailers and brokers.
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MMS Group Indonesia adopts Workday HCM for growth boost

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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MMS Group Indonesia is set to digitally transform its workforce by implementing Workday Human Capital Management, aiming to double its team in the coming year.
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Macrium launches Reflect X, advancing backup technology

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Macrium has unveiled Reflect X, a cutting-edge backup solution boasting doubled recovery speeds and native support for ARM devices, enhancing operational resilience.
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Dodo partners with Gentrack for advanced billing system

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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Vocus Group partners with Gentrack to launch a modern billing system for Dodo Power & Gas, enhancing operational efficiency in the Australian energy sector.
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Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.
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Ransomware recovery costs soar in energy & water sectors

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Sophos reports a fourfold rise in median recovery costs for energy and water sectors to USD $3 million in 2024, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
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AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.
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An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Nuclear power's promise of 24/7 reliability faces unexpected challenges in Australia's future grid, clashing with the dominance of rooftop solar.
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Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.
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Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.
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Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.
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Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Salient Predictions introduces an upgraded model aimed at transforming risk management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and insurance, offering advanced foresight for weather-related disasters.
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BP executive Camille Drummond joins BlackLine's board of directors

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Camille Drummond, BP's Senior VP of Global Business Services and diversity advocate, has joined BlackLine's board of directors, bringing three decades of energy sector expertise to the leading digital finance transformation firm.