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Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub
Hyperscale

Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub

Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use
Customer Experience

UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use

New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach
Digital Transformation

CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach

CubeMatch has acquired a stake in UK consultancy DVCP as part of a phased full takeover, aiming to expand its UK reach in financial services consultancy by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
Firewalls

Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations
Hyperscale

CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations

CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide
Unified Communications

UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide

Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Acumen Cyber expands into Ireland with new appointments
Firewalls

Acumen Cyber expands into Ireland with new appointments

Acumen Cyber expands into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with new team members, aiming for top five in managed security by 2028.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

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Aspire & CSS Assure unite to boost UK organisations' cyber resilience
Data Protection

Aspire & CSS Assure unite to boost UK organisations' cyber resilience

Aspire Technology Solutions and CSS Assure have joined forces to enhance cyber resilience for UK organisations facing rising sophisticated cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT
Agricultural Technology

Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT

Version 1 has secured a GBP £95 million contract to upgrade and support digital services for Scotland's rural Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate over seven years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?

As International Women's Day approaches, concerns escalate over recent setbacks in diversity efforts, urging tech leaders in the UK to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity.

By Silka Patel • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push
Smart Cities

Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push

Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn
Hyperscale

Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn

The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security
Partner Programmes

ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security

ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
CloudFirst Europe partners with Brightsolid in Scotland
Disaster Recovery

CloudFirst Europe partners with Brightsolid in Scotland

CloudFirst Europe has partnered with Scottish data centre provider Brightsolid to enhance cloud services and expand its UK presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 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
David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth
Digital Transformation

David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth

David Tuck Takes Helm as Waracle CEO, Succeeding Chris Martin; Aims for Growth, Innovation in Data and AI. Waracle Recently Acquired Screenmedia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding
Investment

UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding

New data from the University of Oxford and OpenOcean challenges London's dominance in AI startup funding, revealing higher average funds per startup in South West England.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024