United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 8

Ignition & Claroty partner to boost EMEA cyber-physical security
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Ignition Technology partners with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security in UK and Ireland, targeting rapid growth in OT and IIoT cybersecurity markets.

TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses
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financial conduct authority
TransferGo teams up with Griffin to launch multi-currency business accounts in the UK, offering GBP wallets, savings, and same-day transfers for firms.

Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
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A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

Marketers struggle to balance AI, creative personalisation
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A report reveals 30% of UK marketers struggle to balance AI with human creativity, while over half of consumers find AI-generated content impersonal.

SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market
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IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.

Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds
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A SALESmanago survey finds 73% of UK, Polish and Italian marketers expect traditional SEO to become obsolete by 2026 amid shifting consumer trends.

Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing
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Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
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The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors
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digital trust
ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.

Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology
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Amid counterfeit Australian wines in the UK, experts urge Aussie brands to boost trade mark protection and adopt tech to safeguard exports and reputation.

New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand
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New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.

Aspire Technology Solutions receives Royal Warrant from the King
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Aspire Technology Solutions has been awarded a prestigious UK Royal Warrant by the King, recognising its technology services to the Royal Household.

QuickBooks launches AI tool for income tax digital compliance
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Intuit QuickBooks launches AI tool to simplify digital income tax compliance for nearly two million UK self-assessment filers ahead of MTD rollout.

Deputy launches Analytics+ to boost real-time insights for shifts
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Deputy launches Analytics+, a new tool offering shift-based businesses real-time insights to cut costs and boost operational efficiency globally.
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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition
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Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.

Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise
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digital engagement
91% of consumers faced frustrating digital issues last year, leading to revenue loss and loyalty decline, says Conviva's 2025 report.

Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes
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Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.

UK consumers sceptical of AI's emotional skills in service roles
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UK consumers remain sceptical about AI's ability to provide emotionally intelligent customer service, with only 55% believing it can recognise emotions.

Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries
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Westcon-Comstor has been certified a Great Place To Work across 27 countries, including the UK, with 80% of staff praising its culture and leadership.

Deliverect unveils AI platform to reduce refund fraud in eateries
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Deliverect launches Resolve, an AI platform helping eateries cut refund fraud by up to 70% using Google’s Gemini models and Vertex AI technology.