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Point74 names Rob Sinclair as new Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Midlands software firm Point74 appoints Rob Sinclair as CEO to spearhead UK and international growth of its food lifecycle platform.
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Altia's financial toolkit marks 20 years tackling global fraud

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Nottingham's Altia marks 20 years of its Financial Investigation Toolkit, now used by all UK police forces and 290+ organisations worldwide.
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Police use AI to tackle surge in illegal disposable vapes trade

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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UK police and trading standards use AI and social media tracking to combat a 59% rise in illegal disposable vape sales following their ban.
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Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.
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Tech leaders support AI investment in UK Spring Statement

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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The UK's recent Spring Statement has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, who back the Chancellor's GBP £3.25 billion investment in AI for public service efficiency.
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United Kingdom loses record GBP £306m to crypto scams in 2023

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Cryptocurrency scams have surged in the UK, with victims losing GBP £306 million in 2023, prompting warnings for greater vigilance in the digital currency market.
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Altia launches OSINT Investigator to enhance digital probes

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Nottingham's Altia unveils OSINT Investigator, a software aimed at transforming law enforcement investigations amid a surge in digital data.
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Tech firm Altia issues ticket fraud warning amid Oasis scams

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Altia warns fans of ticket fraud risks, with GBP £6.7 million lost last year. Expert Megan Searle advises buying only from official channels and avoiding unknown sellers.
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Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product

Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product, aiming to bolster innovation and growth with her extensive tech and business transformation experience.
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Altia unveils Altia HQ to revolutionise investigative tech

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Altia has launched Altia HQ, a revolutionary cloud native platform designed to streamline crime-solving by integrating all investigation tools into one hub, saving time and enhancing efficiency.
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Embedded display market to reach USD $66.3 million by 2034, study shows

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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The embedded display market globally is expected to achieve a total valuation of USD $66.3 million by 2034, fuelled by a rising demand in consumer electronics and industrial automation.