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Technology firms launch UK network to flexibly share talent
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Technology firms launch UK network to flexibly share talent

Three UK tech firms launched the Digital Capability Exchange, a not-for-profit network to flexibly share talent and match skills to project demands efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners
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DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners

DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max as premium partners, enhancing global interconnection services with exclusive benefits for two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
e2e-assure & Validato partner to bolster public sector cyber defences
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e2e-assure & Validato partner to bolster public sector cyber defences

e2e-assure and Validato have partnered to enhance cyber resilience in public sector organisations through continuous security validation and staff training.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
BNP Paribas renews UK FinTech incubator with AI focus
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BNP Paribas renews UK FinTech incubator with AI focus

BNP Paribas Personal Finance renews UK FinTech Innovation Lab for third year, focusing on Generative AI to enhance customer communication and engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Gamma launches Edge programme to drive partner growth in UK
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Gamma launches Edge programme to drive partner growth in UK

Gamma has launched Gamma Edge, a new UK channel programme to boost partner growth with data-led insights, rewards, and streamlined commercial and tech solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

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Linux Foundation adopts AGNTCY to standardise agentic AI
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Linux Foundation adopts AGNTCY to standardise agentic AI

The Linux Foundation has adopted AGNTCY, an open source project to standardise secure communication and collaboration among diverse AI agents globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Unlocking broker potential: How cloud-based document management is a game-changer
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Unlocking broker potential: How cloud-based document management is a game-changer

Cloud-based document management transforms insurance brokers' workflow, cutting admin by half and boosting productivity while ensuring compliance.

By Kathryn McClunie • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Temu joins INTA anti-counterfeiting committee to boost IP rights
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Temu joins INTA anti-counterfeiting committee to boost IP rights

Temu has joined the International Trademark Association's Anti-Counterfeiting Committee to strengthen global intellectual property protection in eCommerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%
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UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%

A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Genetec expands Montreal & London sites to meet global demand
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Genetec expands Montreal & London sites to meet global demand

Genetec has expanded its Montreal and London offices to support global growth, now employing over 2,150 people across 20 offices worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report
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Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Capgemini & Anchora among winners at 2025 Adobe ANZ Partner Awards
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Capgemini & Anchora among winners at 2025 Adobe ANZ Partner Awards

Capgemini won Adobe's 2025 ANZ Partner of the Year, while Anchora was named Emerging Partner for their impact on Adobe Experience Cloud success.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline
EduTech

Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Xanadu teams up with Mitsubishi Chemical for quantum chip advances
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Xanadu teams up with Mitsubishi Chemical for quantum chip advances

Xanadu and Mitsubishi Chemical partner to use quantum computing for improving semiconductor chip production via advanced EUV lithography simulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

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FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI
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FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI

FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Endeavour & Jabil unveil rapid AI data centre platform for cloud
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Endeavour & Jabil unveil rapid AI data centre platform for cloud

Endeavour and Jabil unveil a rapid AI data centre platform, cutting capital costs by 90% and halving commissioning times for cloud and hyperscale users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Why orchestration is key to scaling AI agents in procurement
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Why orchestration is key to scaling AI agents in procurement

In procurement, the true challenge of AI agents lies in their orchestration within complex workflows, not just their individual intelligence or autonomy.

By Timothy Harfield • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025