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Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment
Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment

Salus Ventures has appointed Archie Judd to bolster its investment team, enhancing Australia's national resilience through deep technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Hybrid cloud storage surpasses AI as top enterprise priority
Data Privacy

Hybrid cloud storage surpasses AI as top enterprise priority

Nasuni's latest report underscores a shift in business priorities, revealing 54% of firms now prioritise cloud data management over AI due to security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways
YouTube

Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways

Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Paessler partners with Prianto to expand UK monitoring solutions
Paessler

Paessler partners with Prianto to expand UK monitoring solutions

Paessler teams up with UK software distributor Prianto to expand the reach of its monitoring solutions, aiming for rapid growth and enhanced service delivery.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Fintech

GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
EduTech

BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber

BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally
Power / Energy

Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally

Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation
Health Technologies

OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation

OVHcloud reveals plans for its innovative recycled datacentres, repurposing sites like old aluminium plants and a former NSA base as part of its green initiative.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Australia ranks fourth in global AI optimism league, says IFS research
Unified Communications

Australia ranks fourth in global AI optimism league, says IFS research

Australia ranks fourth globally in AI optimism, surpassing the USA and UK, says a new IFS study. Skill investment drives positivity towards AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
Data Analytics

Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict

A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors
Supply Chain

Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors

Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director
Unified Communications

Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director

Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director, bringing 25 years of IT sales expertise to drive growth from their new Manchester office.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Nuix appoints Aidan Troy as UK Vice President of Sales
Artificial Intelligence

Nuix appoints Aidan Troy as UK Vice President of Sales

Nuix names Aidan Troy as VP of Sales for the UK, leveraging his 28 years in IT from key roles at Palantir and IBM to drive significant revenue growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
Digital Entertainment

Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest

Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic
Crowdfunding

UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic

A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Report reveals global struggles in vulnerability response
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Report reveals global struggles in vulnerability response

A new Intigriti report reveals that 75% of firms worldwide fail to address critical vulnerabilities within 24 hours, risking severe repercussions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard
Digital footprint

Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard

Peter Birks has been named CEO of Velstar, with founder Dan Sheard transitioning to focus on growth and partnerships. Velstar projects a revenue of GBP £10 million for 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024