United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 12
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.
Palo Alto Networks unveils Cortex XSIAM 3.0 with AI upgrades
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks launches Cortex XSIAM 3.0, enhancing security with AI-driven exposure management and advanced email threat detection capabilities.
Over half of firms prepare for post-quantum cryptography shift
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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data protection
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migration
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digital transformation
Over half of firms in the US, UK and Germany are progressing towards post-quantum cryptography migration amid rising quantum computing threats by 2030.
UK start-ups shortlisted in global challenge for female founders
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Viva Technology's Female Founder Challenge 2025 shortlisted five women-led startups aiming to bridge venture capital gaps and boost women's entrepreneurship.
Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
A report reveals 42% of workplace information accessed is irrelevant, causing staff frustration and a daily three-hour loss in productivity.
UK CIOs warn of unrealistic boardroom expectations around AI
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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cx
Four in ten UK CIOs say their boards have unrealistic expectations of AI's impact, amid challenges like poor infrastructure and employee resistance.
UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.
Geoficiency launches UK platform ahead of major fraud law changes
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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erp
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modernisation
Geoficiency launches its AI-powered accounting investigation platform in the UK to help firms comply with upcoming fraud prevention laws from September 2025.
Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.
David Senior named chief financial officer at Nasstar Group
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cfo
David Senior has been appointed CFO of Nasstar, succeeding Kevin Dangerfield, as the firm aims to bolster financial operations amid growth in tech services.
Endava partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise growth
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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Endava formalises its partnership with OpenAI, joining the Beta Services Partner Program to advance AI-driven business transformation globally.
Scalefusion launches in UK & Ireland to bolster cybersecurity
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Scalefusion has launched in the UK and Ireland, offering unified endpoint management to bolster cyber security amid rising cyberattack risks in the region.
Sync achieves strong 2024 growth & wins four UK frameworks
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cleantech
Manchester-based Sync reported a 17.5% revenue rise and 46.7% boost in software sales for 2024, securing four new UK national framework contracts.
Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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social media
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pornography
Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.
Two-thirds of UK finance chiefs hit by hidden software costs
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cfo
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inflation
A survey reveals 78% of UK finance leaders are hit by hidden costs or price hikes from financial software, adding pressure amid economic challenges.
Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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cloud services
Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.