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Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Supply Chain

Drone Major launches platform to boost UK drone SME access

Drone Major has launched a platform to help UK drone SMEs access large contracts, boosting supply chain independence and reducing reliance on China.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025

Risk & Compliance

KPMG partners with Aiimi to launch global workplace AI platform

KPMG partners with British AI firm Aiimi to launch a global Workplace AI platform, improving data management and compliance across its operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025

Clean technologies

Better tech could boost UK bus use & help meet Net Zero goals

A study finds 69% of Brits would use buses more if services offered real-time info and tech upgrades, aiding UK Net Zero goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Negative AI experiences put GBP £9 billion UK online sales at risk

Negative AI experiences in UK online shopping risk GBP £9 billion in sales, with 75% of AI-related reviews expressing dissatisfaction, new data shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Hyperscale

Daemon wins EMEA AWS award for AI advances in Tachmed project

Daemon wins EMEA AWS Innovation Partner of the Year for using AI to speed up Tachmed's digital healthcare diagnostics development and enhance research workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Senior UK freelancers over 50 lead the way in AI adoption

Nearly half of UK freelancers aged over 50 use AI daily, defying stereotypes as they lead in tech adoption and upskill to stay competitive.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Data Protection

BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI

BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Fintech

Finity & Hydr partner to deliver faster payroll funding solutions

Finity has teamed up with Hydr to offer businesses faster invoice verification and next-day payroll funding, easing cash flow and payment challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Human Capital Management

Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching

Ciphr has invested in UK startup MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech with AI-powered coaching, aiming to boost team collaboration and employee growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Workspace AV unveils new brand & website amid rapid growth

Workspace AV has rebranded with a new website as it expands rapidly, enhancing its presence across the UK and Europe in the AV technology sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Crew Clothing expands digital operations for retail growth

Crew Clothing has expanded its digital platform to 217 UK stores across its brands, enhancing operations and consistency for retail growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Document Management

SER Group acquires Metaforce to boost AI-powered communications

SER Group has acquired Sweden's Metaforce to enhance its Doxis platform with AI-driven tools for automating and personalising customer communications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Group-IB launches secure platform to combat GBP £600m UK fraud

Group-IB has launched a Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform to help UK banks tackle GBP £600m fraud by securely sharing real-time risk signals while ensuring data privacy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Partner Programmes

Trench Group cuts contract review times by 80% using AI platform

Trench Group has cut contract review times by 80%, using AI from Luminance to streamline processes and reduce reliance on its legal team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Drones

Creative Hut outsources logistics to 3PL to boost efficiency

Creative Hut has outsourced logistics to 3PL, aiming to enhance fulfilment efficiency for its complex range of educational STEAM products.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Hybrid & Remote Work

Corporate clichés still dominate office emails, new study finds

A study reveals corporate clichés like 'reaching out' still appear in 2% of office emails, affecting clarity and workplace culture in hybrid work settings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025