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SatVu readies HotSat-2 for SpaceX rideshare launch
Space Technologies

SatVu readies HotSat-2 for SpaceX rideshare launch

The British company is rebuilding its thermal Earth observation network as HotSat-2 readies for a SpaceX rideshare mission from California.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Data centres should be built as civic assets to balance AI
Smart Cities

Data centres should be built as civic assets to balance AI

Rising power and supply bottlenecks are forcing developers to treat data centres as long-term civic infrastructure, not standalone assets.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Allegro & Elliott launch USD $500m screen credit fund
Physical Security

Allegro & Elliott launch USD $500m screen credit fund

Producers could gain more predictable funding as a new non-bank lender backs film and television projects with USD $500 million in credit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

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UK households face GBP £6.85 billion bill rise in April
Unified Communications

UK households face GBP £6.85 billion bill rise in April

Some households could offset April’s bill hikes by switching broadband or mobile, but council tax and water will still add to the squeeze.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify private 5G
Unified Communications

Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify private 5G

Smaller firms could gain easier in-building 5G as Antevia joins the O-RAN Alliance to push open standards and cut deployment costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
GCRE draws interest for South Wales data centre plan
Hyperscale

GCRE draws interest for South Wales data centre plan

Several blue-chip bidders have backed a plan that could add renewable energy and digital infrastructure to a former South Wales mine site.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Brickflow partners Factored on £50,000 rent advances
Fintech

Brickflow partners Factored on £50,000 rent advances

Landlords needing quick cash can now access up to GBP £50,000 against rent within 24 hours through Brickflow's platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
3PL wins three-year fulfilment deal with GOOD GOOD
Customer Experience

3PL wins three-year fulfilment deal with GOOD GOOD

The deal gives the food brand UK fulfilment for online, Amazon and wholesale orders, with compliance a key reason for choosing 3PL.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Singapore founder Mia Hoang wins TiE women global pitch
Entrepreneurship

Singapore founder Mia Hoang wins TiE women global pitch

The win gives AirXCarbon S$100,000 in equity-free funding and puts a Singapore founder on top of a global women-led startup field.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience

A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found convenience can lift spend, with younger shoppers most willing to pay for smoother retail journeys.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
AI Personality Awards launch with GBP £67,000 prize
Digital Entertainment

AI Personality Awards launch with GBP £67,000 prize

Virtual creators are moving into a bigger commercial arena as a new awards scheme offers USD $90,000 to the best AI personalities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Argenbright Security picks Totalmobile for UK workforce
Digital Transformation

Argenbright Security picks Totalmobile for UK workforce

Real-time scheduling will help the security firm cope with urgent call-outs and late shift changes that older systems could not manage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Progress adds eIDAS signatures to ShareFile in UK, EU
Software-as-a-Service

Progress adds eIDAS signatures to ShareFile in UK, EU

The update lets regulated firms keep document prep, identity checks, signing and storage in one ShareFile workflow, reducing compliance friction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Microlise unveils driver of the year awards shortlist
Cartech

Microlise unveils driver of the year awards shortlist

Drivers from Aldi, Co-op, Tesco and Waitrose feature in Microlise's 2026 awards shortlist across 11 categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Monument to tokenise retail deposits on Midnight blockchain
Data Protection

Monument to tokenise retail deposits on Midnight blockchain

Retail savers will keep FSCS protection as Monument moves up to GBP £250 million of deposits on to the Midnight blockchain.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
LGT Wealth Management UK picks Addepar for client data
Digital Transformation

LGT Wealth Management UK picks Addepar for client data

Wealth managers face mounting pressure to show clearer risk and performance as LGT Wealth Management UK adopts Addepar for more complex portfolios.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CI&T partners Valleys to Coast on housing system overhaul
Digital Transformation

CI&T partners Valleys to Coast on housing system overhaul

More than 18,000 residents should see quicker repairs and smoother tenancy management after Valleys to Coast linked housing data into one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
UK accountants adopt AI hybrid model to ease staff shortages
Digital Transformation

UK accountants adopt AI hybrid model to ease staff shortages

Staff shortages could leave GBP £2-4 billion in annual fees unrealised as firms use AI and outsourced teams to handle compliance work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026