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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Unified Communications

UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%

Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
UK SMEs eye global expansion despite banking challenges
Fintech

UK SMEs eye global expansion despite banking challenges

A new report by IFX Payments reveals that 78% of UK SMEs are set to expand globally despite facing challenges from ring-fencing regulations and Brexit.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
UK weighs down on cyber defences with new security initiative
Mobile Device Management

UK weighs down on cyber defences with new security initiative

The UK enhances its cyber defences with Digital Catapult's new initiative from Cambridge and Arm to shield critical sectors from cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches

A SecurityScorecard report reveals 97% of the UK's FTSE 100 firms faced third-party breaches last year, stressing urgent supply chain cybersecurity enhancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024

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Westcon-Comstor expands Juniper partnership to UK, Ireland, France
Unified Communications

Westcon-Comstor expands Juniper partnership to UK, Ireland, France

Westcon-Comstor expands its Juniper Networks partnership to the UK, Ireland, and France, aiming to drive AI-Native Networking adoption and partner growth in these key markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Gaming

Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool

Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
SevenRooms discusses AI, perks of tech to drive revenue in hospitality
Customer Relationship Management

SevenRooms discusses AI, perks of tech to drive revenue in hospitality

SevenRooms has now formed its first Customer Advisory Board with top hospitality leaders globally to tackle 2024's Future Proofing to Serve up Success.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Uniplan partners with Tangram for digital transformation drive
Digital Transformation

Uniplan partners with Tangram for digital transformation drive

Tangram has been appointed by Uniplan to lead its digital transformation, aiming to streamline workflows and standardise processes across eight global offices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai

For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
Investment

UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism

A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Edenred Payment Solutions appoints Rehana Mitha as MD
Customer Experience

Edenred Payment Solutions appoints Rehana Mitha as MD

Edenred Payment Solutions has named Rehana Mitha, an expert in cloud-based payment solutions as it snew Managing Director.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
UK among top deepfake targets as incidents soar globally
Gaming

UK among top deepfake targets as incidents soar globally

Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Social commerce

Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
AI-driven identity fraud on the rise, says Signicat report
Financial institutions

AI-driven identity fraud on the rise, says Signicat report

A new report by Signicat and Consult Hyperion reveals the growing threat of AI-driven identity fraud across Europe, urging financial institutions to boost their defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Firewalls

MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Yours Clothing selects Brave Bison to lead its marketing drive
Digital Media

Yours Clothing selects Brave Bison to lead its marketing drive

Yours Clothing, the UK's leading plus-size fashion retailer, partners with Brave Bison to drive domestic and international growth through advanced performance marketing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

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Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes
Power / Energy

Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes

Australia's Smart Energy partners with UK-based GivEnergy to bring advanced battery and energy storage solutions to Australian households, promoting sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024