United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 5
Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology
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Amber has raised $45 million to expand its home battery and EV automation tech globally, ahead of Australia's 2025 battery rebate scheme.
AI adoption in UK public sector hampered by digital skills gap
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A digital skills gap in the UK public sector is hindering AI adoption, with only 47% of staff ready to confidently use new technologies, research finds.
Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to boost threat reporting
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to automate and personalise threat intelligence reporting, helping teams deliver tailored insights swiftly to stakeholders.
CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid tough trade
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ecommerce
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ccl
CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid trade challenges, offering tailored logistics to help businesses navigate international market complexities.
One in four UK construction suppliers lagging in digital commerce
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
A quarter of UK construction suppliers are struggling with eCommerce, risking competitiveness as the sector lags in digital transformation, research reveals.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
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data protection
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cloud security
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data privacy
Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
Park Place opens Uptime Academy access to boost Softcat skills
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it training
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partner programmes
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it services
Park Place Technologies grants Softcat access to Uptime Academy, boosting partner skills in IT services and strengthening joint customer support.
Datadog names Pejman Tabassomi as Field CTO for EMEA region
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog has appointed Pejman Tabassomi as Field CTO for EMEA, focusing on strategic technical partnerships and cloud transformation across key markets.
Contractor & consulting roles surge as global hiring shifts
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hcm
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workforce management
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professional services
Contractor and consulting roles surge globally, with Oyster reporting a 46% rise in contractor engagements and a tenfold increase in consulting hires in 2024.
AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
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fintech
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physical security
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ai
Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.
Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.
Half of British adults would trust AI for legal contracts
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai
Half of British adults would trust AI to handle legal contracts, with 56% open to using it for interpreting terms despite potential risks highlighted by experts.
Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance
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Blueberry Life launches crowdfunding to back AI-driven longevity insurance, aiming to aid those with chronic illnesses in the UK and beyond live healthier, longer lives.
Paragon acquires Service Graphics to expand marketing services
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cx
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martech
Paragon has acquired UK-based Service Graphics, enhancing its marketing services with brand activations, large format displays, and on-demand print expertise.
Trend Micro launches Vision One UK platform for data control
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Trend Micro launches a UK-hosted Vision One platform, enabling organisations to store security data within UK borders for enhanced compliance and control.
Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations
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data protection
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data privacy
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digital divide
Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.
Legacy tech & technical debt threaten modernisation goals
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Technical debt and legacy systems stall tech modernisation at global firms, with 68% citing them as barriers to adopting AI and newer technologies.
Amazon Ads launches 'Make Media Magic' campaign in Australia
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digital marketing
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digital advertising
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multichannel marketing
Amazon Ads has launched the Make Media Magic campaign in Australia, targeting marketers with fresh tools to boost creativity and campaign impact.
Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.
Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking
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fintech
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api
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agentic ai
Griffin has launched its MCP Server, enabling AI agents to open accounts, make payments and analyse transactions within banking systems securely.