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According to estimates, 91% of all cyberattacks begin with a phishing email, and phishing techniques are involved in 32% of all successful data breaches. To provide further insight into this threat, Kaspersky analysed data gathered from a phishing simulator, provided voluntarily by users[1]. Integrated into Kaspersky Security Awareness Platform, this tool helps …

Synopsys, Inc. has acquired WhiteHat Security, a provider of application security Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). This gives Synopsys access to dynamic application security testing (DAST) technology.  “WhiteHat Security helped pioneer SaaS delivery of application security testing and brings powerful technology and expertise into our application security portfolio,” said Jason Schmitt, general manager …

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has been awarded a place on the enFrame ICT Framework as one of only five suppliers on Lot:9 Printing, which includes Printing Devices, Peripherals and Consumables, Print Release Software, and Printing Services. The enFrame ICT Framework provides the Education sector with an assured route to …

Lenovo’s new ThinkStation P360 Ultra, is Half the size of a traditional small form factor desktop workstation. Its chassis is less than 4L in total volume yet still boasts 12th Gen Intel Core processors and support for up to NVIDIA RTX A5000 mobile professional graphics. “We are revolutionising the market …

InterDigital, Inc. has appointed Dr. Rajesh Pankaj as its new Chief Technology Officer. This coincides with Dr. Henry Tirri moving into the role of Senior Advisor. Dr. Pankaj joins InterDigital from Qualcomm where he most recently served as the Senior Vice President, Engineering and Head of Corporate R&D, managing a …

Lexar is embarking on a new partnership with i3i Distribution. “We are thrilled to have signed with this channel and independents focused distributor and consider them the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle for Lexar’s success in the UK!” commented Russell Gordge, Regional Sales & Marketing Manager. i3i Distribution will …

The integration of Netatmo’s smart devices into the partner network of Home Connect Plus, the app for the cross-manufacturer control of all smart home devices, offers users numerous new automation options for the perfect integration of all devices. “The smart home becomes all the more attractive the more its individual parts …

Qualtrics and ServiceNow  have developed a new app to help improve employee and customer service experiences, available now in the ServiceNow Store. Qualtrics Embedded Insights offers pre-built configurations that allow organisations to see their experience data–how people think and feel–and operational data–such as number of cases resolved and time to …

There is just over one week to go until the PCR AWARDS ENTRY DEADLINE JUNE 30th! Yes that’s right just over one week to go. Entries are coming in thick and fast with some fantastic examples being provided on why some of the Channel’s most renowned companies desrve to scoop …

Pluralsight, Inc.’s, social impact organisation, Pluralsight One is stumping up more than $2 million in immediate cash grants to existing nonprofit partners and more than $1 million in immediate cash grants to four new partners – Girls Who Code, LaunchCode, Npower, and CodePath.org. Additionally, Pluralsight has provided product grants totalling …

G2 Esports has appointed Irina Shames as its new Chief Revenue Officer and Philippe Adam as Financial Director. The esports company also promoted Alban Dechelotte to Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Revenue Officer, Irina Shames will be responsible for all aspects of global commercial growth at G2 with heavy focus …

CWSI has redefined the retail experience for ŠKODA UK with a fully managed and highly secure Ivanti mobile solution delivered to its approximately 130 retailers in the UK. To support the growth of the brand and the ever-adapting automotive markets, ŠKODA UK wanted to increase customer satisfaction throughout the car purchasing …