Cardiff stories - Page 2
ANNA Money named among UK's top fintech firms by CNBC report
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Cardiff-based ANNA Money has been named among the UK's top 150 fintech firms in CNBC's inaugural UK Fintech Companies Special Report.
Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.
Majority of Britons back fines for long customer call waits
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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A survey reveals 62% of Britons support fining companies for long hold times, with older consumers especially backing penalties amid rising costs.
Backbase unveils AI platform to boost bank efficiency & growth
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Backbase launches AI-powered Banking Platform to boost banks' growth, automate tasks and improve efficiency amid legacy tech challenges globally.
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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software development
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ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
Hannah Birch named CEO of London-based Kocho
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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Hannah Birch has been named the new CEO of Kocho, succeeding Des Lekerman, and aims to enhance the firm's leadership in cybersecurity and digital transformation.
Menna.ai launches AI assistant for UK small businesses
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Cardiff's Menna.ai is set to enhance UK small businesses' financial management with its AI-powered assistant, now inviting early access sign-ups.
Latos unveils swift AI-ready edge data centres in the UK
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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data centre expansion
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Latos has unveiled plans for small-scale volumetric data centres at the network edge, designed to bolster AI applications and enhance computing capacity across the UK.
RWO awarded Cardiff data centre contract for Latos project
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Newcastle's RWO has secured a contract for a new hyperscale data centre in Cardiff, part of Latos Data Centres' ambitious UK expansion plans.
Credas sees 40% customer growth, plans 2025 expansion
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital identity
Credas Technologies in Cardiff has seen a remarkable 40% surge in its customer base, surpassing financial targets by 60% as it prepares for international growth.
Latos to build 40 data centres in UK by 2030, starting in Cardiff
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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clean technologies
Latos Data Centres plans to build 40 data centres in the UK by 2030, starting with a new hyperscale facility in Cardiff, aimed at advancing AI technologies.
Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Edinburgh tops the UK in searches for encrypted messaging apps, with 16 inquiries per 1,000 residents, highlighting growing concern for digital privacy.
London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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power / energy
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Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.
BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.
NTT DATA to innovate fan experience at the 152nd Open at Royal Troon
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
NTT DATA aims to revolutionise the fan experience at the 152nd Open Championship with digital twin tech, AI-driven insights, and a private 5G network.
Younger Brits lead the way in online fashion shopping
Fri, 24th May 2024
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online shopping
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electronics
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aliexpress
AliExpress's Consumer Insight Report reveals that younger Brits lead online fashion buying, with 93% shopping online, and livestream retail booming.
ClearFibre completes first phase of Cardiff fibre broadband rollout
Fri, 17th May 2024
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digital entertainment
ClearFibre completes phase one of Cardiff's 1Gbps hyperfast fibre broadband project, promising faster internet and support for remote work and businesses.
Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network
Tue, 14th May 2024
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digital divide
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investment
Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.
Demica & Jardine Norton team up to boost UK SME financing
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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supply chain
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financing
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sme
London-based finance provider Demica partners with trade finance firm Jardine Norton, backing an increased financing facility of up to GBP £200 million to aid the growth of UK SMEs and double its financed portfolio.
Innovate UK hosts cyber security demo for top industry investors
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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google
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r&d
Disruptive cyber security prototypes to be unveiled at Innovate UK's industry-leading CyberASAP Demo Day, offering investors a peek into the future of UK's cyber defence industry.