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UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap
Digital Transformation

UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap

More than half of UK technology leaders now rank cyber risk as their top concern, even as hiring shortages threaten security plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
HSBC & Google Cloud expand AI across bank operations
Data Analytics

HSBC & Google Cloud expand AI across bank operations

The lender expects AI to speed fraud checks and staff support, while helping prioritise projects that could each deliver more than USD $100 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
CyberNorth & Check Point bring summit to Newcastle
Fintech

CyberNorth & Check Point bring summit to Newcastle

The North East's cyber profile gets a boost as the first regional Cyber Leader Summit arrives in Newcastle this autumn.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Digital Transformation

TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director

Growing concern over AI misuse of sports likenesses is boosting demand for rights-management tools as TrueRights expands into the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
O2 & Cellnex boost mobile coverage on Brighton Main Line
Unified Communications

O2 & Cellnex boost mobile coverage on Brighton Main Line

Passengers on one of Britain's busiest commuter lines should soon see fewer signal blackspots as shared 5G rollout reaches 99% of the corridor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges
Smart TV

Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges

Broadband gaps could spoil live action for 2.4 million UK households as millions stream football matches this summer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
O2 joins Cellnex to boost Brighton Main Line coverage
Unified Communications

O2 joins Cellnex to boost Brighton Main Line coverage

Passengers on one of Britain's busiest commuter routes should soon see fewer blackspots as O2 joins a shared network set to reach 99% of the line.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Crypto group urges UK bank complaints over transfer bans
Crypto

Crypto group urges UK bank complaints over transfer bans

Bank restrictions could be challenged by thousands of customers after a campaign accused lenders of blocking legal crypto transfers in the UK.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK retail investors top up accounts ahead of SpaceX
Gaming

UK retail investors top up accounts ahead of SpaceX

UK retail traders are boosting account balances as a rare large retail allocation in the SpaceX float spurs early buying interest.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs
Software-as-a-Service

Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs

The overhaul aims to give insurers clearer support as Sapiens pushes AI tools into existing systems across more than 600 clients worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK small business profits rise as late payments bite
Manufacturing

UK small business profits rise as late payments bite

Cash-flow strain is deepening for UK SMEs, even as profits rose 7.4% and nearly half of invoices were still overdue, Sage said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Adaptive Modular Data Centres launches with Windward backing
Digital Transformation

Adaptive Modular Data Centres launches with Windward backing

Backed by Windward, the London-based start-up aims to speed AI infrastructure delivery across EMEA as demand outpaces new capacity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Fresho buys Nation Wilcox to lead UK food wholesale
Software-as-a-Service

Fresho buys Nation Wilcox to lead UK food wholesale

The acquisition gives Fresho a bigger UK customer base and more than GBP £2 billion in annual gross merchandise value, while keeping Nation Wilcox branded.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Attest launches AI-moderated interviews for research
Digital Transformation

Attest launches AI-moderated interviews for research

Brands can now get qualitative and quantitative research in one system, with results from consumer interviews returned within days.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Sage & Village Capital award USD $190,000 to founders
Clean technologies

Sage & Village Capital award USD $190,000 to founders

Peer-selected grants will help 12 start-ups expand in the US and Europe, with the biggest awards going to CIRT and Recovolt.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Tredence appoints Shashank Samant as independent director
Data Analytics

Tredence appoints Shashank Samant as independent director

Growth across Europe and the Middle East is increasing pressure on Tredence to turn AI trials into larger enterprise contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Payhawk adds SAP S/4HANA integration in summer update
Software-as-a-Service

Payhawk adds SAP S/4HANA integration in summer update

The update aims to cut reconciliation work for enterprise finance teams by linking spend data directly with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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