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Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Partner Programmes

Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands

A recent survey by SambaNova Systems reveals a worrying gap in businesses' readiness to tackle AI's rising energy demands, with just 13% monitoring power usage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

ISO Certification

Leaseweb Global unveils new VPS infrastructure at EUR €3.99

Leaseweb Global has launched a new Virtual Private Server infrastructure, offering tailored solutions for businesses starting at EUR €3.99 per month.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

EduTech

Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber

Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam names Craig Patterson as Global Channel Chief

Craig Patterson has been named the Global Channel Chief at Exabeam, tasked with enhancing innovation and collaboration in its worldwide channel ecosystem.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025

Unified Communications

Seeing Machines secures GBP £26.2m from Mitsubishi Electric

Seeing Machines has secured a £26.2 million investment from Mitsubishi Electric Mobility to enhance driver monitoring technologies and expand in the automotive sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

Financial Systems

Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025

Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

Cybersecurity

NXLog appoints Harald Reisinger as CEO in leadership shift

NXLog has appointed Harald Reisinger as CEO, succeeding co-founder Botond Botyanszki, who becomes Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024

Wearables

Huawei leads 2024 global wearables market with 44.3% rise

Huawei leads the global wearables market with a 44.3% year-on-year shipment increase, securing a 16.9% market share in 2024 despite a downturn.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Ransomware

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024

New research reveals the manufacturing sector was hit hardest by cyber attacks in Q3 2024, with 394 ransomware incidents accounting for 71% of all cases.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Chief Financial Officer

Wildstone names Stuart Smith as new Chief Financial Officer

Wildstone has appointed Stuart Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial activities amid its international expansion efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Firewalls

Industrial cybersecurity market to double by 2033

The industrial cybersecurity market is set to grow at 7.8% CAGR, reaching USD $46.96 billion by 2033, driven by IoT and cloud security adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

Clean technologies

AVK & Rolls-Royce see sales surge for HVO generators

AVK and Rolls-Royce have made significant strides in their net-zero goals, selling over 500 HVO-powered generators to the data centre sector in 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

SolarWinds

Public sector IT faces budgetary hurdles, says survey

A recent SolarWinds survey reveals that only 18% of public sector IT professionals believe their budgets meet their needs, intensifying financial strains globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Europe (European) stories

Unified Communications

Stack Overflow Jobs expands across four European markets

Stack Overflow and Indeed have launched Stack Overflow Jobs in Europe, aiming to enhance developers' career opportunities in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Customer Experience

New tool boosts eCommerce personalisation strategies

SALESmanago has launched its Recommendation Architect tool, enabling marketers to personalise product suggestions, enhancing engagement and boosting revenue growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Data Analytics

Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth

Alan Paton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud digital transformation partner, to drive further growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Risk & Compliance

Kaspersky commits to EU ethical AI usage in cybersecurity

Kaspersky has pledged its commitment to ethical AI usage in cybersecurity by signing the European Commission's AI Pact, reinforcing safe innovation in tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Data Privacy

8seats secures AUD $2m funding for global expansion plans

Messaging platform 8seats has raised AUD $2 million in seed funding to enhance workplace communication ahead of its 2025 public launch.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

Security industry

Gallagher Security honours achievements at partner awards

Gallagher Security honoured its UK and European Channel Partners at the annual awards ceremony held in Warwick, recognising excellence and commitment.