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Small firms buy tax audit cover as ATO scrutiny grows
Data Analytics

Small firms buy tax audit cover as ATO scrutiny grows

Rising ATO checks are pushing small business owners to insure against accountants' fees and other audit costs, BizCover says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones
Robotics

Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones

Lower-cost drones and other platforms could gain anti-jam protection as Roke says its new system narrows a long-standing resilience gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Adaptive Modular Data Centres launches with Windward backing
Digital Transformation

Adaptive Modular Data Centres launches with Windward backing

Backed by Windward, the London-based start-up aims to speed AI infrastructure delivery across EMEA as demand outpaces new capacity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Allianz tops AI adoption ranking as insurer hiring rises
Digital Transformation

Allianz tops AI adoption ranking as insurer hiring rises

Insurers are increasing AI hiring even as headcount falls, with Allianz overtaking AXA to top Evident's annual ranking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
WARC lifts ad outlook but Gulf crisis risks USD $94bn
Marketing Technologies

WARC lifts ad outlook but Gulf crisis risks USD $94bn

A prolonged Gulf energy crisis could wipe USD $93.7 billion from expected ad market growth as higher costs hit spending worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Auror wins retail award for facial recognition tool
Data Protection

Auror wins retail award for facial recognition tool

Retailers are weighing facial recognition tools more cautiously as privacy fears rise, after Auror's system won a loss prevention award.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods
Data Analytics

EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods

Restaurants can tap millions more diners as EatClub's offers move into CommBank's app, targeting quieter service periods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Fynd launches Create platform for UK fashion brands
Software-as-a-Service

Fynd launches Create platform for UK fashion brands

UK fashion brands facing thinner margins may gain faster design and production cycles as Fynd rolls out its AI system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Tuned Global backs FanLabel SongPicks music contest
Gaming

Tuned Global backs FanLabel SongPicks music contest

The new app hinges on licensed tracks and reporting, as FanLabel expands paid music contests with backend support from Tuned Global.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap
Digital Transformation

UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap

More than half of UK technology leaders now rank cyber risk as their top concern, even as hiring shortages threaten security plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Diamond Logistics eCommerce volumes beat forecasts
Supply Chain

Diamond Logistics eCommerce volumes beat forecasts

The UK fulfilment group is seeing steady order flow despite weak consumer confidence, with volumes running 15% above its forecast.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
One in five UK fans miss live sport due to broadband
Gaming

One in five UK fans miss live sport due to broadband

Streaming delays and buffering are leaving millions of viewers missing key moments as home broadband struggles to cope with live sport.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag

Many large UK firms are still struggling to embed AI into daily operations, despite strong demand and rising governance spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
Smart Cities

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year

Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Poor support at embedded finance providers hurts growth
Digital Transformation

Poor support at embedded finance providers hurts growth

Poor provider support is costing firms revenue and slowing overseas expansion as embedded finance adoption gathers pace across Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
UK data centres urged to add green power & storage
Data centers

UK data centres urged to add green power & storage

Fears are mounting that the UK data-centre boom could strain grids and water supplies while driving emissions above the nation's footprint by 2030.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Sitehop trials payment security tech with major retailer
Network Infrastructure

Sitehop trials payment security tech with major retailer

The trial could help retailers harden payment networks without replacing legacy kit, as cyber attacks and PCI DSS 4.0 pressure mount.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026