United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 11
Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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cleantech
Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.
Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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printing
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westpac
Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.
UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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crowdfunding
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redundancies
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smes
A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.
Australia ranks fourth in global AI optimism league, says IFS research
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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uc
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cleantech
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telco
Australia ranks fourth globally in AI optimism, surpassing the USA and UK, says a new IFS study. Skill investment drives positivity towards AI adoption.
OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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cleantech
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cloud services
OVHcloud reveals plans for its innovative recycled datacentres, repurposing sites like old aluminium plants and a former NSA base as part of its green initiative.
Australian businesses face infrastructure challenges with Gen AI
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
A new survey by Console Connect highlights that rapid adoption of generative AI could strain existing infrastructure, with Australian firms facing the most concern.
Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
Report reveals global struggles in vulnerability response
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A new Intigriti report reveals that 75% of firms worldwide fail to address critical vulnerabilities within 24 hours, risking severe repercussions.
Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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genai
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ai
Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.
Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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digital footprint
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staples
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financial results
Peter Birks has been named CEO of Velstar, with founder Dan Sheard transitioning to focus on growth and partnerships. Velstar projects a revenue of GBP £10 million for 2024.
Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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ai
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m&a
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national security
Salus Ventures has appointed Archie Judd to bolster its investment team, enhancing Australia's national resilience through deep technology.
Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uc
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wearables
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drones
A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.
Tolley launches Tolley+ AI to transform UK tax practice
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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encryption
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genai
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ai
Tolley unveils Tolley+ AI, a generative AI tool set to revolutionise UK tax practice, as a new report highlights sweeping AI adoption and lingering ethical concerns.
Millennials most likely to quit jobs despite regular manager talks
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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it training
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
A new report highlights a growing disconnect between UK employees and employers, with Millennials feeling most unsupported.
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
ShipStation unveils new features to boost UK e-commerce efficiency
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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ecommerce
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shipping
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auctane
ShipStation unveils a suite of tools to aid UK online businesses with order fulfilment, featuring inventory sync, deliver-by dates, and enhanced international shipping options.
MedUX report: BT leads UK in broadband Quality of Experience
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
BT tops MedUX's inaugural UK benchmark report, leading in overall broadband Quality of Experience with high scores for reliability, speed, and streaming.
UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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data protection
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mfa
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risk & compliance
An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.
Arrow Electronics partners with Equinix to enhance EMEA services
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Arrow Electronics teams up with Equinix to offer enhanced digital infrastructure solutions across EMEA, boosting network optimisation and hybrid cloud capabilities for channel partners.