Barclays stories
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Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
2 days ago
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cba
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nab
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linkedin
Nearly one-third of the world’s largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.
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CVC acquires significant stake in global software firm Epicor
Last month
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saas
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data analytics
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erp
CD&R and CVC will co-own Epicor, a leader in enterprise SaaS, under a new agreement enhancing SaaS migration and global expansion; financial terms undisclosed.
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UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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hsbc
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credit suisse
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evident
UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.
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UK businesses hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ai security
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hsbc
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financial institutions
A Darktrace report reveals that 71% of UK businesses have faced AI-powered cyber threats, with 95% feeling unprepared. Firms like Barclays and HSBC are at risk.
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Barclays partners with Microsoft to enhance digital security
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
Barclays is teaming up with Microsoft to boost its security systems, leveraging AI to enhance detection and protection, securing trust in their digital framework.
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Quality Engineering Forum unveils new charter to fix tech fails
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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engineering
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barclays
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roq
The Quality Engineering Forum has launched the first Quality Engineering Charter, aiming to mitigate tech failure risks and enhance reliability.
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High-street stores' software failures: A wake-up call for retail
Thu, 9th May 2024
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apm
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devops
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ai
Repeated software failures at major UK retailers, resulting in delivery hiccups and incorrect payments, highlight an urgent need for improved system maintenance and quality assurance.
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Barclays report warns of AI blind spots in buoyant investment climate
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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strategy
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automation
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value addition
A new Barclays report warns of potential blind spots in the buoyant AI investment landscape, stressing the need to balance optimism with readiness to tackle emerging challenges until 2025.
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Zally bolsters leadership team ahead of anticipated Beta launch
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Manchester's Zally boosts leadership team with ex-Barclays' Paul Wilshaw and former MiQ CTO, Prabhu Prakash Ganesh, as it gears up for beta launch and ambitious drive into continuous authentication.
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eFlow Global reveals expansion plans to strengthen US presence
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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regtech
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financial institutions
Regtech firm eFlow Global announces plans for international expansion, strengthening its position in the US and increasing its already significant client base by 57% in the past year.
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Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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jobs
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digital economy
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startup ecosystem
Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.
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DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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digital divide
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pd
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intel
The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.
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Rocket Software to acquire OpenText's AMC for $2.27B by Q2 2024
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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software development
Global tech giant Rocket Software plans to purchase OpenText's AMC for $2.27bn in Q2 2024, boosting its hybrid cloud capabilities.
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Encompass Corporation named on the esteemed RiskTech100 list for the first time
Sat, 28th Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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pwc
Encompass Corporation earns a spot on the prestigious RiskTech100 list by Chartis Research, reflecting its industry impact.
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Hands-on review: EA Sports FC 24
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Sports announced it would be continuing its popular football franchise under a new title, and it feels strange to say that 'EA Sports FC 24' is finally here.
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Bupa APAC appoints Simon Birch as CIO
Mon, 7th Aug 2023
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martech
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cx
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cba
Bupa appoints Simon Birch as new CIO for Asia Pacific driving technological innovation and digital transformation for the company.
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Core to Cloud appoints New Head of Cyber Security
Mon, 19th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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incident response
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mdr
Cybersecurity firm Core to Cloud has appointed Laurence Bentley as its new Head of Cyber Security as part of a strategic transition to MSP.
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Becky Pinkard to be inducted into Infosecurity Europe's Hall of Fame
Fri, 19th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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digital transformation
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hall of fame
Diversity advocate and renowned practitioner Becky Pinkard, will be inaugurated into Infosecurity Europe's esteemed Hall of Fame. .
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The sun is setting on 3G and the dawn of 5G is looming
Fri, 27th Jan 2023
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uc
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network infrastructure
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iot
With 3G being phased out across the UK, businesses need to be prepared to reap the rewards presented by the fifth generation of mobile connectivity.
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Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as chief digital officer
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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digital transformation
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data science
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power / energy
Foodstuffs South Island appoints Shayne Tong as their Chief Digital Officer to further advance their digital transformation efforts.