United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 17
NG Bailey forms partnership with PlatformX to boost connectivity
Tue, 21st May 2024
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network infrastructure
NG Bailey IT Services partners with PlatformX Communications to bring enhanced end-to-end communications solutions to multiple sectors, promising GBP £500,000 in new business annually.
NormCyber earns Microsoft specialisation for threat protection
Fri, 17th May 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
NormCyber earns prestigious Microsoft Threat Protection specialisation, demonstrating its expertise in deploying advanced cyber security solutions and solidifying its status as a top-tier Microsoft Security Solutions Partner.
Rising prepaid card use in UK amid living cost crisis
Fri, 17th May 2024
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online fraud
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women
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financial management
Nearly half of young adults in London are using Prepaid cards to manage finances and avoid debt amid cost of living crisis.
Retn expands internet connectivity services to Manchester
Thu, 16th May 2024
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gaming
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hyperscale
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fintech
IP Transit provider RETN has expanded to Manchester, enhancing high-speed, secure, and robust internet for local ISPs and businesses.
Westcon expands Vectra AI partnership to UK, Ireland, Nordics
Thu, 16th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Westcon-Comstor expands its collaboration with Vectra AI into the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, promising enhanced AI-driven threat detection.
UK report: alarming rise in online return fraud & abuse
Thu, 16th May 2024
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credit card fraud
UK shoppers cause rise in return fraud: 38% admit to fraudulent behaviour in the past year, reveals Loop report, putting retailers under strain.
AI dominates top UK IT jobs, driving high salary premiums
Thu, 16th May 2024
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genai
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productivity
Demand for AI skills has skyrocketed among IT professionals in the UK, with 97% of roles paying over £100,000 requiring AI proficiency.
Forterro launches new cloud ERP solution for UK manufacturers
Thu, 16th May 2024
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saas
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crm
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data analytics
Forterro launches its inaugural cloud-based ERP solution, Fortee, in the UK, targeting SME discrete manufacturers and industrial startups with 15 years of cloud expertise.
GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer
Wed, 15th May 2024
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fintech
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b2b
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intuit
GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.
UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act
Wed, 15th May 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.
UK's impending AI regulations could reshape global landscape
Wed, 15th May 2024
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martech
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llms
UK set to adopt strict AI regulations that could largely reshape the AI sector, pending third reading in the House of Lords, reveals Lord Chris Holmes.
Guidewire study reveals customer attitudes to AI in insurance
Wed, 15th May 2024
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digital transformation
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email
Guidewire's latest study reveals varied customer opinions on the insurance industry, highlighting the impact of personal experiences, tech advances, and diversity.
Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services
Wed, 15th May 2024
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radio
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telco
A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.
Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network
Tue, 14th May 2024
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uc
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telco
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digital divide
Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.
Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report
Tue, 14th May 2024
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.
Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods
Tue, 14th May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Research by Encompass Corporation reveals that 87% of corporate treasurers in the UK and US abandon banking applications due to outdated onboarding processes.
Third reading of UK AI bill takes place in House of Lords
Tue, 14th May 2024
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digital transformation
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government
The third reading of the UK AI bill took place in the House of Lords amid questions over its readiness following the EU AI Act's passing and with the AI Safety Summit on the horizon.
Pegasystems signs new five-year contract with HMRC
Tue, 14th May 2024
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digital transformation
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rpa
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pegasystems
Pegasystems extends its partnership with the UK's tax authority, HMRC, in a new five-year deal to drive forward HMRC's digital transformation.
Trading 212 partners with Paynetics to enhance trading services
Tue, 14th May 2024
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stock market
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trading technologies
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paynetics
Trading 212 partners with Paynetics to integrate multi-currency accounts and card payments, enhancing financial capabilities for users through a single app.
Kodak Alaris & ASL unite to boost UK's digital transformation
Tue, 14th May 2024
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Kodak Alaris partners with leading UK managed office services supplier ASL, bolstering ASL's technology offerings with premium scanning and software support services to meet growing demands for data digitisation.