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UK businesses lead global push as AI investment & adoption surge

UK businesses are leading the global surge in generative AI investment, with 84% expecting AI agents to manage business processes within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Thrive launches Managed AI services for secure mid-market growth

Thrive unveils Managed AI services to help mid-market firms securely develop and deploy AI strategies, enhancing growth and managing AI risks effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Data Protection

UK CISOs under pressure to hide cyber breaches, risking trust

Nearly 70% of UK CISOs face pressure to conceal cyber breaches, risking regulatory penalties and undermining trust amid calls for stricter disclosure rules.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

Flowbox acquires Dreaminfluence, revenue nears EUR €9 million mark

Swedish software firm Flowbox has acquired Danish influencer platform Dreaminfluence, boosting its European customer base past 1,000 and nearing EUR €9 million revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape

Cybanetix CEO reveals MDR services surge by 18% in UK midmarket as AI reshapes cyber defence amid growing skills shortages and complex threats.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Cegid named leader in 2025 IDC report for fashion retail mPOS

Cegid has been named a leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for fashion retail mPOS, praised for its AI-driven, omni-channel mobile point-of-sale solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Pax8 enters Denmark to boost Nordic MSP support & engagement

Pax8 has expanded into Denmark, appointing Birol Ilgøy to enhance local support for Managed Service Providers across the Nordic region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Smart Cities

Virgin Atlantic sees 11% rise in online check-in at Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic's partnership with Infobip has boosted online check-in at Heathrow by 11% using automated WhatsApp messaging to streamline passenger experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Network Infrastructure

Fluke Networks gear helps ITCAB save 10 days on large projects

French startup ITCAB saves up to 10 days of technician time on large network cabling projects using Fluke Networks equipment for efficient testing and certification.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Viatel adopts Highlight platform to boost SD-WAN transparency

Viatel partners with Highlight to integrate its Service Observability Platform, enhancing transparency and management of Cisco Meraki SD-WAN services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Biometrics

Majority of Britons back technology to tackle underage vaping

Most Britons back advanced technology, like biometrics, to curb underage vaping amid concerns over weak current age-verification methods and illicit sales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Six Degrees launches managed SASE service with Fortinet tech

Six Degrees launches Managed SASE service using Fortinet technology, offering secure, scalable connectivity with three tiers for UK businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

8x8 launches French data centre to boost secure CX services

8x8 has opened a data centre in France to offer secure, GDPR-compliant AI-powered customer experience services for local businesses and public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Sophos Endpoint integrated with Taegis after USD $859m deal

Sophos integrates its Endpoint protection with Taegis MDR and XDR services after acquiring Secureworks for USD $859m, enhancing security and cutting costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025