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Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research
EduTech

Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research

Administrative tasks are stifling growth for 88% of UK hospitality businesses, despite anticipated revenue increases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
WM5G expands Site Finder to boost UK mobile connectivity
Network Infrastructure

WM5G expands Site Finder to boost UK mobile connectivity

WM5G expands its Site Finder service, targeting better mobile connectivity in underserved UK regions by promoting shared telecoms sites, accelerating infrastructure deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Half of UK IT leaders rely on backups amid data recovery issues
Disaster Recovery

Half of UK IT leaders rely on backups amid data recovery issues

Half of UK IT leaders rely on backups for data recovery, but many still face challenges, with 25% achieving only partial success, according to Apricorn's survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption
eLearning

78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Advanced procurement boosts company innovation by 32%, study finds
EduTech

Advanced procurement boosts company innovation by 32%, study finds

Vertice research reveals that optimised procurement can make companies 32% faster to innovate, but only 18% have achieved it due to outdated processes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
BGF invests £16.5 million in fintech firm Twenty7tec
Fintech

BGF invests £16.5 million in fintech firm Twenty7tec

BGF injects £16.5 million into fintech firm Twenty7tec to boost product development and expand market reach, appoints Angela Williams as Chair.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
The GRC Group acquires Pentest People to expand cyber division
Small Business

The GRC Group acquires Pentest People to expand cyber division

The GRC Group has acquired cyber-security firm Pentest People to bolster its cyber security division, enhancing services for over 3,000 clients globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
UK public growing anxious over dependence on IT systems
Unified Communications

UK public growing anxious over dependence on IT systems

Over 78% of UK residents worry about global reliance on IT systems, post-July 2024 CrowdStrike outage revealing vulnerabilities, according to a survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Concerns grow over delayed UK broadband switching system rollout
Unified Communications

Concerns grow over delayed UK broadband switching system rollout

Concerns arise over the UK One Touch Switch system as Ofcom deems it unready; customers must stick to existing broadband switching methods, risking ongoing overpayments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933
Blockchain

Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933

A Stack Overflow survey reveals UK developer experience roles as the highest-paid, with a median salary of GBP £146,933, reflecting industry demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Seagate expands Lyve Cloud with new features and additional regions
Storage

Seagate expands Lyve Cloud with new features and additional regions

Seagate broadens its Lyve Cloud with new features and sites in Germany and Japan, aiming to enhance cost optimisation, efficiency, and scalability for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Study shows disconnect between IT departments & employees' DEX
Key Performance Indicators

Study shows disconnect between IT departments & employees' DEX

Scalable Software reveals 45% of US and UK organisations fail to engage in employee journey mapping, highlighting major gaps in digital experience understanding.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Risk & Compliance

Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030

A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Oracle & Anduril partner to enhance global defence solutions
Data sovereignty

Oracle & Anduril partner to enhance global defence solutions

Oracle and Anduril have partnered to integrate Anduril's Lattice software with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing global defence and security operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Infinigate Cloud partners with N-able to expand EU cloud services
Disaster Recovery

Infinigate Cloud partners with N-able to expand EU cloud services

Infinigate Cloud partners with N-able to expand cloud solutions across the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, enhancing MSP services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Automation drives revenue, job satisfaction in MSSP sector
Artificial Intelligence

Automation drives revenue, job satisfaction in MSSP sector

Automation is essential for revenue growth and job satisfaction in MSSPs, with 67% seeing increased profits and 87% of employees happier, finds D3.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025
Unified Communications

Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025

Visa partners with Banked to unveil Visa A2A, a revolutionary system set to transform account-to-account payments and enhance security for UK consumers. Launching in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Teradata appoints Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe
Data Analytics

Teradata appoints Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe

Teradata has named Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe, tasking him with spearheading their business across numerous European regions and enhancing AI/ML adoption.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024