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UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally
Artificial Intelligence

UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally

The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again
EduTech

Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again

Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election
Generative AI

Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election

As the UK election nears, 60% of Britons fear AI and deepfakes could undermine democracy, according to Jumio. Their trust in online political content is dwindling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds
Digital Transformation

UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds

New research by Nerdio reveals the UK has surpassed the US in adopting desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), driven by benefits in cost, flexibility, and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance
EduTech

UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance

Senior decision-makers in UK and Ireland are eager to adopt generative AI but are hindered by a lack of strategic planning, data privacy concerns, and insufficient governance, says new SAS report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Celonis named Leader & Star Performer in Everest Group study
Artificial Intelligence

Celonis named Leader & Star Performer in Everest Group study

Celonis has been named a Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group Process Mining PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024, highlighting its market dominance and continuous innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth

A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach
Hyperscale

Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach

In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds
Data Analytics

Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds

Pegasystems reveals new research showing creative generative AI is driving the adoption of analytical AI decisioning tools among global enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline
Cloud Services

UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline

The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

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Pete Wilson joins Illumio as Director of Channel Sales EMEA
Ransomware

Pete Wilson joins Illumio as Director of Channel Sales EMEA

Illumio appoints Pete Wilson as Director of Channel Sales for EMEA, aiming to boost Zero Trust Segmentation solutions in a rapidly growing market. Wilson brings over 20 years of experience in networking and security to his new role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Unified Communications

Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app

Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry
Human Capital Management

Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry

A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service
Unified Communications

UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service

Only 32% of UK consumers see AI's potential to enhance customer service, while most are wary of its risks, a CCMA and Odigo study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay to mark new chapter
Clean technologies

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay to mark new chapter

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay after a year-long transformation, aiming to strengthen its position as a premier BIN sponsor in the UK and Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe
Customer Relationship Management

Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe

Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success
Surveillance

One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success

One Nexus and Kia UK celebrate a decade of success with their Kia Rental programme, marking a milestone in innovative, customer-friendly mobility solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns
EduTech

UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns

86% of UK managers believe AI can boost their effectiveness, but concerns about data privacy persist, with 33% expressing reservations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024