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96% of S&P 500 companies had data breaches

96% of S&P 500 companies had data breaches

According to the latest Cybernews Business Digital Index analysis, 96% of all analyzed S&P 500 companies had data breaches. This is an alarming systemic issue, with Real Estate and Development, Finance and Insurance, and Manufacturing industries leading the way in these incidents. The new analysis results reflect weak cybersecurity postures and show that most organizations haven’t raised their security standards. […]

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Quantum computing is coming for Web3

Quantum computing is coming for Web3

IT leaders are doubling down on the need for robust Web3 strategies to cover both the opportunities and threats it poses as the digital landscape rapidly evolves. A global study conducted by Noaris Protocol, pioneers in post-quantum decentralized security, found that 58% of IT directors deem a robust Web3 strategy to be of critical importance, while an additional 41% recognize […]

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Foundever reveals the main trends in the customer experience sector for 2025

Foundever reveals the main trends in the customer experience sector for 2025

Foundever®, a global leader in customer experience (CX) solutions, has just released its latest annual study, “2025 CX Trends Report – From Buzzword to Business Case.” This study analyzes the main trends that will shape the sector in 2025, highlighting how the increasing capabilities of generative artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming customer experience from a technological promise into a strategic […]

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AI Market Set to Grow 2.5 Times Faster Than Cloud Computing and 6 Times Faster Than Robotics by 2030

AI Market Set to Grow 2.5 Times Faster Than Cloud Computing and 6 Times Faster Than Robotics by 2030

Artificial intelligence has been the leading technology for the past two years, driving innovation, setting new standards, and fueling the tech industry’s impressive growth. That hasn’t changed in 2025, with AI remaining the most critical sector, followed by cloud computing and robotics. While all three markets continue shaping the tech industry, their growth rates vary significantly, with AI pulling far […]

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AI to change and complicate the game

AI to change and complicate the game

In the coming year expects social engineering, regulatory compliance, and the need to streamline security infrastructure management to lead to shifts in the sector With every innovation that a legitimate developer creates, threat actors can and will weaponize. Despite advances in security technology, the threat environment will continue to be complex and challenging for enterprises in 2025. AI can be […]

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Hedge funds admit they spend too much time on spreadsheets

Hedge funds admit they spend too much time on spreadsheets

The study by Beacon Platform Inc. with 100 hedge fund executives in the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Sweden, Norway, and Asia responsible for a collective $901 billion assets under management, found that 73% say their fund or department is wasting time with manual or spreadsheet-based portfolio analytics and optimisation. Hedge funds, risk management, and spreadsheets by the numbers […]

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Technologies That Will Redefine Digitalization

Technologies That Will Redefine Digitalization

January is the month for making predictions for the new year, but let’s be honest, it’s hard to be a prophet in the tech world, where changes happen quickly and often unpredictably. That’s why we looked at what major analysis and media companies, such as Gartner, Deloitte, and Forbes, have to say to outline an overview of the directions that […]

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The most In-Demand Jobs in 2025

The most In-Demand Jobs in 2025

The explosive growth of AI, blockchain, and automation and the surging adoption of digital tools and platforms have significantly impacted the global economy, changing how companies work and communicate with their customers. However, the rise of these technologies has also transformed the job market, forcing workers to reskill and adapt to emerging opportunities. According to data from Stocklytics.com, big data […]

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Evolving DevOps models to formalize the developer process

Evolving DevOps models to formalize the developer process

The evolving DevOps landscape in 2025 will prioritize centralized developer portals, enhance integration expertise to drive enterprise digital transformation. With platform engineering playing a pivotal role, businesses are poised to overcome production inefficiencies, security challenges, and IT skills shortages. New DevOps roles will embrace collaborative ecosystems, automated workflows, and advanced developer-focused features for streamlined innovation and operational excellence, predicts GlobalData, […]

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Key trends shaping AI deployments in 2025

Key trends shaping AI deployments in 2025

The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. The key issues organizations face in 2025 include greater financial accountability, Agentic AI, domain-specific and small language models, and best practices to promote scalability, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, “2025 Enterprise Predictions: Artificial Intelligence,” reveals that in 2025, organizations will take a […]

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Americans will spend on mobile data in 2025 twice as much as europeans and seven times more than asians

Americans will spend on mobile data in 2025 twice as much as europeans and seven times more than asians

Mobile data spending has skyrocketed over the years as the world becomes increasingly connected through digital platforms, IoT devices, and smartphones. In 2024, internet users worldwide spent around $641 billion on mobile data, a figure expected to grow by another $30 billion this year. But there are huge regional differences, with Americans topping the list as the biggest spenders. According […]

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What are the challenges for developers nowadays?

What are the challenges for developers nowadays?

While this is an exciting time to be a developer, there are still challenges – especially with the near-constant change. We spoke to Susan Haller, Senior Director of Advanced Analytics at SAS, about these challenges. Club IT&C: What are the challenges developers face during this time?                        Susan Haller: Developers are faced with keeping up with rapidly evolving algorithms, tools, frameworks […]

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