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Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance

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EC-Council launches the Global CISO Council to unify AI governance, tech risk oversight and regulatory response for senior security leaders.
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Phoenix Software named fourth on UK Best Workplaces list

2 days ago
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York-based Phoenix Software has been ranked fourth in Great Place to Work UK's Best Workplaces 2026 list for large employers.
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Gamma urges diagnosis-led rethink of customer experience

3 days ago
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Gamma is urging organisations to treat missed calls and long queues as symptoms of deeper CX flaws in systems, processes and culture.
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Festina urges UK to embed retirement income from outset

5 days ago
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Festina urges UK pension schemes to embed retirement income choices from day one, warning savings-first systems leave retirees adrift.
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Bizzdesign enters top 20 of UK public sector Tech200

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Bizzdesign debuts in Tussell's Tech200, ranking 17th as UK public sector revenue surges 392% amid rising demand for digital transformation.
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Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair

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Alison Stone has been appointed incoming Chair of Scottish Continuity, with her role to be confirmed at this month's Resilient Scotland conference.
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Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

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Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
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Genie Goals' Life Goals book spotlights eCommerce AI

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Genie Goals' latest Life Goals book showcases 75 eCommerce campaigns, spotlighting AI-driven innovation from global and challenger brands.
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New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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A new UK Institute of Innovation Management has launched to professionalise innovation, set standards and accredit innovation leaders.
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UK firms see responsible AI as key competitive edge

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Most UK business leaders say responsible AI will be a key competitive edge within three years, but many still struggle to put it into practice.
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Opengear achieves SOC 2, ISO 27001 security double

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Opengear secures SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, bolstering trust in its resilient network management and independent control plane.
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Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
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Clue Software launches AI tools to boost investigative efficiency

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Clue Software has launched new AI tools designed to enhance investigative efficiency by accelerating intelligence processing and improving threat detection.
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Exposure Management Council urges new cyber risk frameworks for boards

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Tenable's Exposure Management Leadership Council calls for new cyber risk frameworks to help boards better understand and reduce organisational cyber exposure.
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How to craft effective prompts for Google's Veo 3 video AI

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Google's Veo 3 transforms simple prompts into stunning videos with sound and dialogue; effective results hinge on well-crafted instructions.
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Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Over half of UK families report elders fall victim to online scams, with younger generations now leading efforts to improve their cyber safety at home.
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Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.
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Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Workspace 365's latest update introduces Communities to boost employee engagement and tackle isolation in remote and hybrid work environments.
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Swansea University & partners embed cybersecurity in aerospace

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Swansea University, Airbus Endeavr Wales and Novel partner to embed cybersecurity at design stage, boosting resilience and job growth in UK aerospace sector.
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Xplor partners with iplicit to bring cloud finance to UK SMEs

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Xplor Solutions partners with iplicit to offer UK SMEs accessible cloud finance software, aiming to bridge the technology gap in mid-market finance teams.