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Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.
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Uber Direct partners with Grozeo for rapid delivery service

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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Uber Direct has teamed up with Grozeo to offer small and medium retailers rapid delivery services, enabling faster item delivery within two hours.
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ScotlandIS launches 2025 tech industry survey for insights

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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digital economy
ScotlandIS has launched its annual Technology Industry survey, seeking insights from the tech sector to inform its 2025 report amidst ongoing challenges.
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SHEIN's digital market share, app strength make the case for IPO

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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As SHEIN mulls a potential IPO in London, its digital dominance and robust app engagement position the fast-fashion brand strongly amid criticism.
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IDnow unveils QTSP partnership with IDnow Trust Services AB

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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IDnow has partnered with IDnow Trust Services AB, a newly certified Qualified Trust Service Provider, to enhance digital signature solutions across the EU.
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UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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A study reveals the UK's STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.
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Scott Armul promoted to EVP at Vertiv for 2025

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Vertiv has promoted Scott Armul to Executive Vice President of Global Portfolio and Business Units, effective 1 January 2025, to lead growth strategies.
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Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Recorded Future has unveiled new AI-driven tools aimed at providing real-time intelligence to help organisations combat the rising threat of ransomware.
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Tata partners with Palo Alto for global cybersecurity solutions

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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network security
Tata Communications has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for global enterprises amid rising cyber threats.
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UK designates data centres as critical national infrastructure

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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The UK labels data centres as critical infrastructure amidst a US GBP £10 billion AI investment, boosting resilience and technological growth.
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DigiCert hosts Quantum Readiness Day for future-proofing firms

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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DigiCert's Quantum Readiness Day highlighted the urgent need for organisations to adopt quantum-safe practices to protect data from future threats.
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New GBP £3.75 billion data centre planned for Hertsmere

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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DC01UK plans to build a GBP £3.75 billion data centre in Hertsmere, aiming to cater to rising AI and cloud computing demands, creating thousands of jobs.
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RAD & Kenton Group expand partnership with Vorboss

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital economy
RAD and The Kenton Group have strengthened their alliance with Vorboss, enhancing network infrastructure for fibre internet services across the UK.
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Forrester's 2025 predictions reveal mixed trends in AI & tech

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Forrester's 2025 Predictions reports forecast AI and tech trends, highlighting AI investment pitfalls and increased AIOps adoption to manage tech debt.
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Goodman Group's profit rises to AUD $2 billion despite losses

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Goodman Group posts a record operating profit of AUD $2,049 million for FY24, a 15% rise. Despite this, a statutory loss of AUD $98.9 million was recorded.
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Hexaware partners with upGrad to train employees in Gen AI

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Hexaware Technologies partners with upGrad Enterprise to train 100+ employees in generative AI, aiming to enhance its AI-first strategy and bolster workforce skills.
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Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
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Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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e-commerce
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incubator
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digital economy
Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the eCommerce sector.
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Adobe forecasts USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Adobe projects a record-breaking USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day, driven by significant discounts, mobile shopping, and BNPL services.
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OpenUK reveals manifesto to bolster UK's open technology sector

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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OpenUK's Open Manifesto urges the UK government to boost open technology through skill development, public sector integration, and AI transparency.