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Survey reveals UK's top & least-favoured Christmas gifts
EduTech

Survey reveals UK's top & least-favoured Christmas gifts

A new CEWE report reveals that 73% of UK adults have faced disappointment with gifts, highlighting the best and worst presents for Christmas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture
Hyperscale

Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture

Bain Capital has acquired an 80% stake in AQ Compute, aiming to bolster its sustainable data centre operations across Europe amid rising data demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
UK ranks lowest in 5G connectivity among major countries
Unified Communications

UK ranks lowest in 5G connectivity among major countries

A report by the Social Market Foundation reveals the UK ranks last for 5G connectivity among 15 global markets, with coverage only 10% of the time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Vultr & AMD bring ultra-efficient GPUs to UK market
Platform-as-a-Service

Vultr & AMD bring ultra-efficient GPUs to UK market

Vultr and AMD have partnered to launch energy-efficient GPUs in the UK, enhancing AI and enterprise workloads with improved scalability and cost efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Ur.co.uk unveils urBusiness, reshaping refurbished handset market
Customer Experience

Ur.co.uk unveils urBusiness, reshaping refurbished handset market

Ur.co.uk launches urBusiness, a game-changing venture in the refurbished handset market, ensuring quality, reliability, and sustainability for B2B customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Market stories

Giesecke+Devrient unveils compact IoT package tracker
Internet of Things

Giesecke+Devrient unveils compact IoT package tracker

Giesecke+Devrient has unveiled its new ultra-thin Smart Label, turning any package into an IoT device for enhanced tracking and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
DocuWare unveils AI-powered document processing solution
Document Management

DocuWare unveils AI-powered document processing solution

DocuWare has unveiled its new AI-driven Intelligent Document Processing solution, optimising data extraction and management for complex documents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
AI transforming healthcare with better outcomes & efficiency
Data Analytics

AI transforming healthcare with better outcomes & efficiency

The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare sector, enhancing patient care and outcomes while driving substantial market growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand
Artificial Intelligence

Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand

Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Bridgehead expands internationally with Adelaide office
Software-as-a-Service

Bridgehead expands internationally with Adelaide office

Bridgehead has launched a new office in Adelaide, aimed at enhancing its global expansion strategy and supporting businesses in entering key markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Aussie firms lead AI shift with strong digital literacy push
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie firms lead AI shift with strong digital literacy push

Australian companies outpace US, UK, and Europe in AI readiness, with 90% prioritising AI literacy and GTM leaders gearing up for a 20% tech investment increase by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Amplitude & HubSpot partner to boost GTM team's sales success
Marketing Technologies

Amplitude & HubSpot partner to boost GTM team's sales success

HubSpot partners with Amplitude to integrate Smart CRM with customer behaviour data, enhancing lead scoring and customer health for GTM teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Market stories

Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential
Risk & Compliance

Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential

Bloomberg Indices has unveiled the VolMax Indices, designed to enhance equity potential while managing risks amid market turbulence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
Crypto

Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus

A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Australian firm DSI expands global cyber standard SMB1001
Cybersecurity

Australian firm DSI expands global cyber standard SMB1001

Dynamic Standards International has announced its expansion into global markets with the SMB1001 standard to enhance cybersecurity for SMBs, starting 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
Payment Technologies

Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia
Robotics

Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia

Philips enters the Australian robot vacuum market with the HomeRun 9000 Series, priced at AUD$2499, as demand for smart home tech surges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024