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IoA partners with EIT to boost deep tech skills in Europe
EduTech

IoA partners with EIT to boost deep tech skills in Europe

The Institute of Analytics collaborates with the Deep Tech Talent Initiative, pledging to equip one million people with deep tech skills by 2025 through targeted programmes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion
Cloud Services

Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion

Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Phishing

Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk

Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022
Email Security

UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022

A new study reveals a rise in scam emails and texts since 2022, with Brits receiving 240 annually, costing over GBP £500 million in H1 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges

Nearly nine in ten UK marketers think experimentation is key for 2024, yet 20% find their current methods ineffective, reveals Optimizely's new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Remote UK workers more productive but face higher anxiety
Productivity

Remote UK workers more productive but face higher anxiety

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK remote workers are 65% more prone to productivity anxiety, despite reporting higher efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
LexisNexis launches Lexis+ AI in UK market following growing interest
Partner Programmes

LexisNexis launches Lexis+ AI in UK market following growing interest

LexisNexis introduces Lexis+ AI to the UK, merging advanced AI with legal search tech. Partnered with top firms, it's set to improve legal practice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK
Software-as-a-Service

UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK

UiPath's Automation Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure in the UK, enabling secure AI automation while complying with local data residency laws.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response
Malware

Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response

A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service
Firewalls

Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service

Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences
EduTech

Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences

Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Global HealthTech market projected to reach USD $33.1 billion by 2034
Artificial Intelligence

Global HealthTech market projected to reach USD $33.1 billion by 2034

The HTM market, valued at USD $8.2 billion in 2024, is predicted to hit USD $33.1 billion by 2034, driven by advances in medical tech and efficient equipment management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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