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Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data

Yet most firms still cannot see where sensitive files sit, leaving unstructured data underprotected as AI and cloud use expand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

EduTech

Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion

The expansion will more than double Databricks’ UK and Ireland headcount as it courts AI talent and deepens ties with major customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Fintech

B2C Distribution picks Ecommpay for mobile checkout

Mobile shoppers at B2C Distribution will now get faster checkout as the retailer cuts out multiple payment intermediaries to boost control and visibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Data Protection

Backup plans still leave gaps in recovery readiness

Many UK organisations still cannot prove they can restore vital systems quickly if ransomware, cloud outages or device failures strike.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Fintech

FE fundinfo flags five shifts in asset manager compliance

Compliance teams face a 2026 squeeze as new UK, EU and Asia-Pacific rules force faster disclosure changes and tighter AI oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Disaster Recovery

Australia & New Zealand outpace peers on resilience

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are more likely to see outages hit revenue, with 52% reporting direct top-line damage.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

Digital Transformation

New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels

Thousands of smaller firms should gain easier access to loan comparisons, payment tools and cashflow apps as banks widen data sharing by 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

InDebted appoints Rob Young as UK Managing Director

The move comes as lenders seek digital alternatives to legacy collections systems in a UK market handling more than GBP £60 billion of consumer debt.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime

Retail crime software used by more than six million workers has put Auror in contention for one of New Zealand's top tech prizes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Parcelhero adds Royal Mail services to booking platform

Customers can now compare tracked UK and overseas postage options more easily, after Parcelhero added Royal Mail services to its platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Fintech

Hyperlayer adds Chan & O'Callaghan after GBP £30m raise

The London fintech is adding operational and capital markets expertise as it pushes to win larger bank clients after a GBP £30 million fundraise.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

COHO names Jon Hurley Chief Product Officer as rollout

The shared-living software group is racing to update its platform for new rental rules as it targets faster growth across UK HMOs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Data Analytics

Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth

The children’s audio platform says a single finance and inventory system has improved forecasting and stock planning as annual revenue topped GBP £100 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026