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Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world

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Acronis rolls out globally available managed detection and response for MSPs, bundling 24/7 monitoring, incident response and recovery tools.
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Julian Leighton named Chair as hedgehog lab expands

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Newcastle tech consultancy hedgehog lab has named Orange Bus Co-founder Julian Leighton as Chair to guide its ambitious expansion plans.
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Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer

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hedgehog lab has promoted Malcolm Seagrave to CEO, tasking him with scaling its AI-driven digital consultancy across the North and Scotland.
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DE-CIX takes majority stake in Bulgaria's BIX.BG IX

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DE-CIX has acquired a majority stake in Bulgaria's BIX.BG internet exchange, boosting its Balkan footprint and adding Sofia to its network.
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Lessons from the frontlines: A woman's journey in payments and leadership

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From hyperinflation in Sofia to leading fintech in New York, a CFO shows how resilience and risk‑taking can redefine women's careers.
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Climb Global buys interworks.cloud in EUR €8.0m deal

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Climb Global acquires Greece-based cloud distributor interworks.cloud in an EUR €8.0m deal to grow its Microsoft-focused reach in SE Europe.
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Paragon buys majority stake in South Yorkshire firm Parseq

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Paragon has acquired a majority stake in South Yorkshire outsourcing specialist Parseq from Parabellum, boosting its back-office and payments arm.
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Cerillion appoints Greg Price as new finance chief

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Cerillion names Greg Price as incoming CFO to replace Andrew Dickson, who will step down from the board in March 2026 after four years.
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Cerillion wins GBP £42.5m Omantel telecoms software deal

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Cerillion secures its largest ever contract, a five-year Omantel BSS and OSS deal worth about GBP £42.5m on a subscription basis.
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European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Across ten European countries, 12,000 pupils are learning to build AI solutions and startups to help close the continent's AI skills gap.
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WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies

Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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WiseBee has raised USD $2.5 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber defence platform, targeting mid-sized firms across Europe and the US.
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Transatel launches Ubigi services for MINI cars across Europe

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Transatel launches Ubigi data service in MINI cars, offering seamless 4G/5G Wi-Fi across 27 European countries including the UK and France.
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Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies

Fri, 16th May 2025
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ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.
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UK among top European nations for digital accessibility

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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A new study by Nexer Digital ranks the UK among Europe's leaders in digital accessibility, highlighting the need for continued progress ahead of the 2025 deadline.
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CFOs to increase tech investment, boost £20M revenue

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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A new study reveals only 35% of CFOs feel their technology meets evolving demands, prompting plans for an 18% investment rise over five years.
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UK among top deepfake targets as incidents soar globally

Fri, 31st May 2024
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Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.
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HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
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Integrity360 expands Microsoft security services across Europe

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Integrity360 bolsters its Microsoft security services across Europe, catering to 75% of businesses.
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Cerillion signs EURO €12.4 million contract with Tier-1 European telecom provider

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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Cerillion has nabbed a EURO €12.4 million contract with a Tier-1 European telecom provider to offer its SaaS solutions.
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Alphawin unveils next-gen gaming security with iDenfy

Mon, 14th Aug 2023
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iDenfy, identity verification and fraud prevention expert, has partnered with Alphawin, a casino and sportsbook operator offering an online gaming experience.