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Australian public cloud spending to exceed AUD $23.3 billion

Australian organisations are set to spend over AUD $23.3 billion on public cloud services in 2024, a 19.7% rise, fuelling innovation in GenAI.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024

Global Stories

London stories

Gaming

Retn expands internet connectivity services to Manchester

IP Transit provider RETN has expanded to Manchester, enhancing high-speed, secure, and robust internet for local ISPs and businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Data centers

Tony Ford appointed as Sales Director at Verne data centres

Verne has named Tony Ford as Sales Director to leverage rising demand for greener data centres, focusing on migrating enterprise infrastructure to the Nordics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Mobility

Sparta Global wins Kings Award for enterprise social mobility efforts

Sparta Global, a London tech firm championing social mobility, has been honoured with the Kings Award for Enterprise, recognised amongst eight companies for its impactful social mobility programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Network Infrastructure

Zayo Group launches Waves on Demand for fast fibre network activation

Zayo Group revolutionises the fibre network industry in Europe with the launch of 'Waves on Demand', enabling customers to activate bandwidth within five working days, significantly less than the industry standard of over 30 days.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Ransomware

Canadian ISA Cybersecurity launches first UK operation in London

In response to rising cybercrime rates, Canada's leading cybersecurity firm, ISA Cybersecurity, expands its array of esteemed detection and recovery services to the UK, marking its first operation outside Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

LeapXpert reveals Maxen, a GenAI app to boost client communication

LeapXpert introduces GenAI application, Maxen, envisioned to revolutionise client communications and enhance the productivity of relationship managers, with the official launch set in March 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Virtualisation

Civo acquires GitOps platform Kubefirst in strategic cloud move

London's Civo acquires GitOps powered platform Kubefirst in a strategic move to further simplify cloud computing, while ensuring Kubefirst's open-source software version stays intact.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

London stories

Online fraud

Rising prepaid card use in UK amid living cost crisis

Nearly half of young adults in London are using Prepaid cards to manage finances and avoid debt amid cost of living crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Fintech

Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors

London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024

Network Infrastructure

Paratus utilises Infinera solutions for fastest Africa-Europe route

Paratus Group leverages Infinera's technology to establish Africa's lowest-latency route between Johannesburg and Lisbon, offering unbeatable capacity and redundancy to network operators.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Physical Security

ASK Partners reaches £45m milestone with unique property platform

ASK Partners has facilitated over £45m in exchanges through its unique secondary market platform for high-net-worth property investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Job flexibility key for UK prospects, Hampshire tops in WFH salaries

A study by electronic retailer Currys found that four out of ten Britons would avoid job applications without described flexibility, with IT, finance, and sales offering the best chances for versatile roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

EduTech

AI & student feedback focus at London education conference

The annual Student Voices in Higher Education Conference explores AI's influence on student feedback and institutional success at BMA House,.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

Innovate UK hosts cyber security demo for top industry investors

Disruptive cyber security prototypes to be unveiled at Innovate UK's industry-leading CyberASAP Demo Day, offering investors a peek into the future of UK's cyber defence industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Artificial Intelligence

UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector

Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Hyperscale

HireHigher expands talent scheme to address digital skills shortage

HireHigher extends its Rising Stars Program to seven more schools to address skills shortage in the data industry, citing plans to facilitate career-defining opportunities for young professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Marketing Technologies

Australian retail media giant Zitcha expands into London

Australian retail media giant, Zitcha, advances into Europe by launching London office, aiming to capitalise on rapid maturation of the European retail media market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024