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How data breaches erode trust and what companies can do
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data protection
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ransomware
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data privacy
Data breaches are costly, resulting in losses over USD $50,000 on average, while eroding customer trust and threatening company reputations.
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ReliaQuest links manufacturing breach to Scattered Spider
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uc
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ransomware
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cloud security
An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.
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Study reveals top mobile operators for sustainability 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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power / energy
A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.
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Kelly McManus joins S-RM to lead global business growth
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cybersecurity
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verizon
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insurance
Kelly McManus joins S-RM as Global Business Development Lead for Insurance and Legal, strengthening its reach in the US and UK cyber security landscape.
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Antony Prasad joins Anomali as regional director for APJ
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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siem
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it automation
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soc
Antony Prasad named Regional Channel Director for APJ at Anomali, to spearhead channel go-to-market strategy and sales with 24 years of tech industry experience.
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Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as new Chief Technology Officer
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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data science
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ai
Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as CTO, betting on his vast experience from Microsoft, Amazon, and HelloFresh to drive AI advancements and engineering excellence.
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MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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verizon
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4g technology
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ftth
IoT Analytics' new report reveals 3.6 billion active cellular IoT connections in 2023, with MVNOs outpacing MNOs in cost-effectiveness for 4G connectivity.
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Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
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Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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mdm
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iot
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breach prevention
Verizon’s 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.
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Keepit appoints cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen as new CISO
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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dr
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen takes on Chief Information Security Officer role at SaaS data backup leader Keepit, expected to augment security advisory capabilities and service development.
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HCLTech reveals advanced digital workspace, FlexSpace 5G
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
HCLTech unveils FlexSpace 5G, an advanced digital workspace underpinned by Verizon’s network. Designed to enhance efficiency and security in the hybrid work model, it surpasses traditional Wi-Fi capabilities.
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Telstra partners with AWS & 5GFF on game-changing API model
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Telstra, in partnership with 5G Future Forum members and Amazon Web Services, explories the use of Bi-Directional APIs.
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Australians set to embrace cloud; Verizon launches management platform
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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verizon
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connectivity
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cloud adoption
Verizon Business launches a cloud management platform in response to over 50% of Australian organisations aiming to adopt cloud services within the next year, according to a recent report.
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IAS extends AI-driven brand safety measures on Facebook & Instagram
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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facebook
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instagram
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verizon
Integral Ad Science expands its AI-driven Total Media Quality Brand Safety across Facebook and Instagram, enabling advertisers to gain better insight into campaign safety and appropriateness.
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VAST Data triples valuation to $9.1bn after Series E funding round success
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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capital
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verizon
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economics
London-based VAST Data's valuation soars to $9.1bn following a successful $118m Series E funding round.
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LTE & 5G broadcast market forecast to hit $1.8 billion by 2029
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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smartphones
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uc
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5g & beyond
LTE and 5G broadcast market tipped to grow at 9.9% CAGR, reaching a value of $1.8bn by 2029, says report.
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Verizon executive joins Quantum-Secure encryption company
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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uc
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data protection
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physical security
Ken Dixon, CEO of Tillman FiberCo LLC, joins Qrypt as an advisor. Qrypt offers quantum-secure encryption solutions for telecommunications.
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Ransomware, social engineering costs skyrocket – report
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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verizon
Ransomware attacks are becoming more costly, with the median cost per incident doubling to $26,000, according to Verizon Business.
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Verizon announces senior management changes
Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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digital transformation
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verizon
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job moves
Verizon Communications announces executive management changes to drive future growth plans, including new EVPs and CEOs.
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Outsourcing information security is optimal, says Advantage
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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verizon
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offers a combination of expertise that most organisations cannot themselves field, with the shared cost of the service.