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Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system
Drones

Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system

Military users in the UK and Northern Europe are already fielding a counter-drone system that can be operated after days of training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Precision Proco installs two Canon presses to boost capacity
Clean technologies

Precision Proco installs two Canon presses to boost capacity

The investment will let the UK print provider speed up short-run work, cut waste and move more jobs into finishing lines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
8x8 launches retail nationwide for shared store devices
Unified Communications

8x8 launches retail nationwide for shared store devices

Retailers could cut missed calls and IT overhead as shared devices let the nearest shop-floor worker answer across shifts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Ultra-fast delivery promises linked to more UK delays
Customer Experience

Ultra-fast delivery promises linked to more UK delays

Retailers chasing rapid checkout promises are seeing more failed drops, as most UK shoppers prefer dependable two-to-four-day delivery windows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform
Software-as-a-Service

Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform

The deal gives retailers a single system for fulfilment, shipping and returns, serving more than 400 customers across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Granicus names UK digital government awards winners
Customer Experience

Granicus names UK digital government awards winners

Public sector digital projects cut waits, boosted participation and saved staff time across UK councils as Granicus named seven award winners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health
Data Protection

UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health

Complaints over data handling are mounting across UK finance and health, with the ICO seeing the sharpest rise in retail and manufacturing too.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Firenze raises GBP £6 million to expand Lombard lending
Software-as-a-Service

Firenze raises GBP £6 million to expand Lombard lending

Borrowers can now tap cash within 24 hours as the fintech plans to broaden products and double staff after fresh backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty
Hybrid Cloud

UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty

Many UK IT leaders say open source could reduce reliance on a single AI vendor, even as most lack robust governance for autonomous tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Pluxee UK launches financial wellbeing hub with Attivo
Fintech

Pluxee UK launches financial wellbeing hub with Attivo

It aims to ease a GBP £10.3 billion annual hit to UK employers from staff financial stress by adding regulated advice and planning tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection
Robotics

BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection

Digital standards are now shaping cloud security, AI governance and connected devices as BSI marks its 125th anniversary.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Clarks launches curated marketplace with Marketplacer
Digital Transformation

Clarks launches curated marketplace with Marketplacer

Customers will see a wider range online as the footwear retailer adds third-party brands without holding extra stock or diluting its identity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

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Luminance & LexisNexis link legal AI tools for contracts
Digital Transformation

Luminance & LexisNexis link legal AI tools for contracts

In-house legal teams can now check contract wording against case law and statutes without leaving the Luminance workflow, after a LexisNexis tie-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
Software-as-a-Service

Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts

Higher annual sales and profit at Pinewood were helped by new contracts, as testing of its software began at Lithia's US dealerships.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Layercake formalises Bitmovin tie-up in Streamcake
Digital Entertainment

Layercake formalises Bitmovin tie-up in Streamcake

Streamcake users can now manage encoding, playback and analytics in one workflow layer, reducing the need to stitch together separate systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Keepit survey finds gap in AI disaster recovery plans
Data Protection

Keepit survey finds gap in AI disaster recovery plans

Despite widespread confidence, only 32% of firms test AI disaster recovery plans monthly, leaving identity and SaaS access exposed to outages.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

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