United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 5
Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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A study by B2B Stars reveals UK tech SMBs lose GBP £102,000 annually due to an online trust crisis, with 33% struggling to trust new contacts.
Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to boost UK cybersecurity
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to tackle UK cybersecurity skills shortage, leveraging Bugcrowd's hacker community for enhanced security services.
OVHcloud launches High Grade Bare Metal servers with Intel CPU
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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converged infrastructure
OVHcloud rolls out advanced dedicated servers with 5th Gen Intel Xeon Gold processors, boosting performance for mission-critical applications and data security.
Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.
Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.
Forterro launches Orderwise Cloud ERP for retail & e-commerce
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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software development
Forterro unveils Orderwise Cloud, a customisable ERP system for retail, wholesale, warehousing, and e-commerce, promising improved security and reduced costs.
Jethro Borsje joins Lobster as Chief Product Officer
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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software development
Jethro Borsje, ex-Mendix Chief Ecosystems Officer, joins German no-code firm Lobster as Chief Product Officer to lead advancements in data integration and automation.
EasyDMARC raises USD $20 million to boost global expansion
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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EasyDMARC secures USD $20 million in Series A funding led by Radian Capital to bolster global operations and enhance email security technology amid rising phishing threats.
Mace strengthens leadership for UK-Ireland data centre growth
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Mace bolsters its Technology and Manufacturing division with two senior appointments to capitalise on rising demand for data centres in the UK and Ireland.
Gen Z demands more digital channels for customer service
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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New research by CommBox reveals UK Gen Z shoppers prefer digital channels like WhatsApp for customer service, while older generations stick to phone calls.
TrilbyTV empowers clear communication in schools with Transform Trust
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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digital signage
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schools
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digitisation
Transform Trust enhances staff communication using TrilbyTV's digital signage, promoting clearer messaging across 26 schools in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Leapwork report reveals flawed AI testing, highlights need for change
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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A Leapwork survey reveals only 16% of firms find their software testing efficient, despite 85% having integrated AI, uncovering widespread performance issues.
Survey reveals challenges in online product discovery
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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A recent Constructor survey revealed 42% of online shoppers rate their product discovery experiences poorly on retail websites. Retailers face significant challenges.
New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.
Milieu Insight appoints Sundip Chahal as new CEO
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Milieu Insight has named Sundip Chahal as CEO, tasking him with expanding the company's reach into the US and UK while strengthening its Southeast Asian market.
Ocado & Zitcha unveil new advertising platform Ocado Ads
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Ocado Retail partners with Zitcha to launch Ocado Ads, a new retail media platform aiming to personalise advertising and drive growth in the UK’s fastest-growing grocer.
Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Click Start, a new UK digital skills programme, has transformed career prospects, with 94% of participants ready for tech roles and 1,000 connected to opportunities.
Over a third of UK workers engage in 'pretend productivity'
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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A Workhuman survey reveals 36% of UK employees are faking productivity due to an always-on culture, highlighting the need for better work-life balance.
Cloudinteract expands to US, hires senior execs for growth
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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CloudInteract expands its senior team amid UK growth and US expansion, targeting GBP £5M revenue by March 2026 and doubling its headcount.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.