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Nmite launches robotics course for Herefordshire firms
Robotics

Nmite launches robotics course for Herefordshire firms

Local firms can now upskill in robotics as NMITE opens an eight-week online course aimed at defence, manufacturing and commercial users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland adds AI board session
Data Protection

Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland adds AI board session

Boards are being warned to assess AI risk as well as opportunity, after new demand from executives prompted the course expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
BT joins Anthropic cyber project to bolster defences
Network Security

BT joins Anthropic cyber project to bolster defences

The telecoms group will use Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview to spot vulnerabilities faster as cyber threats grow more automated.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Deliverance AI launches with GBP £6m annual revenue
Private Cloud

Deliverance AI launches with GBP £6m annual revenue

Growing demand for governed AI in regulated sectors has helped the London-based start-up secure six enterprise customers in three months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
CFOs urged to use finance AI roadmaps, Gartner says
Digital Transformation

CFOs urged to use finance AI roadmaps, Gartner says

Only 7% of finance teams report high AI impact, even as most have already deployed or plan to deploy the technology, Gartner says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer
Data Protection

CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer

Bray takes over as CyberSentriq increases AI investment and folds security, backup and recovery tools into one platform for MSPs and SMBs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Utilize expands SonicWall security deal for 14,000 users
Digital Transformation

Utilize expands SonicWall security deal for 14,000 users

More than 14,000 users will gain wider managed protection as the UK services provider centralises oversight of over 1,200 firewalls.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
UK digital transformation projects often run over schedule
Digital Transformation

UK digital transformation projects often run over schedule

More than half of UK organisations say digital transformation projects overrun, as competing priorities and integration hurdles keep delaying delivery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Hexigone secures GBP £1.2 million to scale corrosion tech
Manufacturing

Hexigone secures GBP £1.2 million to scale corrosion tech

Support from a defence-backed seed fund will help Hexigone expand abroad as its lower-toxicity corrosion tech targets ships, rigs and industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Business leaders urge greener tech on World Environment Day
Data centers

Business leaders urge greener tech on World Environment Day

Climate resilience is becoming a business priority as tech firms warn of rising risks from AI data centres, e-waste and supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Zadara joins Open Cloud Coalition to back UK cloud reform
Hybrid Cloud

Zadara joins Open Cloud Coalition to back UK cloud reform

A push for more cloud choice in Britain has gained another backer as customers face lock-in, higher costs and data-location worries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
UK digital transformation spending rises as projects stall
Digital Transformation

UK digital transformation spending rises as projects stall

Higher budgets have not sped delivery, with most UK digital transformation programmes running late as implementation issues bite.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
OpenUK unveils speakers for Edinburgh open source AI event
Hyperscale

OpenUK unveils speakers for Edinburgh open source AI event

The conference will put Scotland's AI talent, security and infrastructure under the spotlight as debate over governance and control intensifies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
UK public sector races ahead with AI as trust lags
Data Analytics

UK public sector races ahead with AI as trust lags

Public confidence is trailing adoption, with nearly half of citizens uneasy about AI in services despite rapid uptake by public bodies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Cato Networks opens AI hub in London for R&D growth
Digital Transformation

Cato Networks opens AI hub in London for R&D growth

The new Holborn site will add engineering jobs as demand rises for secure AI tools among businesses and the company seeks deeper UK roots.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
UK leaders expect quantum computing disruption by 2030
Manufacturing

UK leaders expect quantum computing disruption by 2030

A majority of large UK firms fear quantum computing could erode competitiveness, but most are delaying hiring and planning until 2030 or later.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Lumera warns pension trustees on AI governance controls
Data Protection

Lumera warns pension trustees on AI governance controls

Pension schemes face tighter scrutiny as reform-driven data growth makes AI oversight, accountability and human intervention more urgent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Amthal wins maintenance contract at Barnet college
Physical Security

Amthal wins maintenance contract at Barnet college

Reliability across three busy campuses will be central to the deal, covering alarms, access control and CCTV for Barnet and Southgate College.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Gravitee launches Gamma as UK AI agents top 713,130
Robotics

Gravitee launches Gamma as UK AI agents top 713,130

British firms now use 713,130 AI agents, sharpening pressure for tighter oversight as Gravitee rolls out Gamma to govern them.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month