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78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption
eLearning

78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Advanced procurement boosts company innovation by 32%, study finds
EduTech

Advanced procurement boosts company innovation by 32%, study finds

Vertice research reveals that optimised procurement can make companies 32% faster to innovate, but only 18% have achieved it due to outdated processes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
BGF invests £16.5 million in fintech firm Twenty7tec
Fintech

BGF invests £16.5 million in fintech firm Twenty7tec

BGF injects £16.5 million into fintech firm Twenty7tec to boost product development and expand market reach, appoints Angela Williams as Chair.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
The GRC Group acquires Pentest People to expand cyber division
Small Business

The GRC Group acquires Pentest People to expand cyber division

The GRC Group has acquired cyber-security firm Pentest People to bolster its cyber security division, enhancing services for over 3,000 clients globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
UK public growing anxious over dependence on IT systems
Unified Communications

UK public growing anxious over dependence on IT systems

Over 78% of UK residents worry about global reliance on IT systems, post-July 2024 CrowdStrike outage revealing vulnerabilities, according to a survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Concerns grow over delayed UK broadband switching system rollout
Unified Communications

Concerns grow over delayed UK broadband switching system rollout

Concerns arise over the UK One Touch Switch system as Ofcom deems it unready; customers must stick to existing broadband switching methods, risking ongoing overpayments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933
Blockchain

Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933

A Stack Overflow survey reveals UK developer experience roles as the highest-paid, with a median salary of GBP £146,933, reflecting industry demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Warehow secures £2.1 million in Series A funding round
Small Business

Warehow secures £2.1 million in Series A funding round

eCommerce fulfilment specialist Warehow has raised £2.1 million in Series A funding, led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and Mercia Ventures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
IDHL doubles office space in Leeds with new 10-year lease
Unified Communications

IDHL doubles office space in Leeds with new 10-year lease

IDHL moves into a 9,600 sq ft space at 10 South Parade, Leeds, with a new 10-year lease, doubling its office size to support its 400-strong workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Brits go to great lengths to hide digital content from partners
Data Privacy

Brits go to great lengths to hide digital content from partners

New research by ExpressVPN reveals 32% of Brits delete messages or photos to shield them from partners. Nearly 23% value digital privacy over GBP £1 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK
Smart Home

Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK

Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

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Infinigate Cloud partners with N-able to expand EU cloud services
Disaster Recovery

Infinigate Cloud partners with N-able to expand EU cloud services

Infinigate Cloud partners with N-able to expand cloud solutions across the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, enhancing MSP services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Automation drives revenue, job satisfaction in MSSP sector
Artificial Intelligence

Automation drives revenue, job satisfaction in MSSP sector

Automation is essential for revenue growth and job satisfaction in MSSPs, with 67% seeing increased profits and 87% of employees happier, finds D3.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025
Unified Communications

Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025

Visa partners with Banked to unveil Visa A2A, a revolutionary system set to transform account-to-account payments and enhance security for UK consumers. Launching in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Teradata appoints Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe
Data Analytics

Teradata appoints Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe

Teradata has named Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe, tasking him with spearheading their business across numerous European regions and enhancing AI/ML adoption.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Gallagher Security touts vertically integrated manufacturing model
DevOps

Gallagher Security touts vertically integrated manufacturing model

Gallagher Security's vertically integrated model ensures swift global distribution and unparalleled quality control, exemplified by their pandemic adaptability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks increasingly target ERP systems
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks increasingly target ERP systems

New research by Onapsis finds a 69% rise in enterprises communicating with ransomware actors, highlighting a surge in attacks on ERP applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows
Physical Security

Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows

A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024