Investment stories - Page 20
Giesecke+Devrient expands stake in Netcetera to 95%
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Munich's Giesecke+Devrient boosts stake in software corporation Netcetera to 95%, enhancing its financial platforms and reinforcing future growth in digital banking and payments.
Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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investment
UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Biometric-enabled POS transactions set to surge, says Juniper Research
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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surveillance
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e-commerce
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investment
Juniper Research predicts a 138% jump in transactions via biometric-enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals, climbing from 19.5 billion in 2023 to 46 billion by 2028.
Appdome enhances MOBILEBot Defense, promises significant savings
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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firewalls
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ddos
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semiconductors
Appdome has upgraded its MOBILEBot Defense product to offer full portability to any web application firewall (WAF), lowering costs for brands while enhancing defence against over 100 mobile attack vectors.
UK institutions' cyber resilience flagged in new National Security report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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martech
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cybersecurity
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software development
National Cyber Security Centre report highlights concerning cyber resilience of key UK institutions; BBC, NHS, Royal Mail, and British Library as being significantly vulnerable.
Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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fintech
Software solutions giant Nemetschek Group discloses investment in US start-up Briq, aiming to boost digitalisation in the construction industry with its finance automation platform.
Chancellor Hunt champions UK tech industry at Davos forum
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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fintech
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data privacy
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payment technologies
UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, champions UK technology and calls for increased investment at the Davos World Economic Forum amid global economic uncertainty.
Rivero secures $7 million to boost Europe-wide fintech growth
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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saas
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fintech
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investment
Swiss fintech firm Rivero has raised $7m in a Series A funding round to expand its Europe-wide presence.
UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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microsoft
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
Level Access set to acquire digital accessibility innovator UserWay
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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ai
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investment
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m&a
Digital accessibility giant, Level Access, announces deal to acquire AI tech firm UserWay, expanding accessibility solutions reach for organisations of varying sizes.
AtomBeam hits $3 million target in StartEngine fundraiser
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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sales
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bandwidth
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investment
AtomBeam hits $3 million startup funding, showing strong investor faith in its game-changing data-shrinking tech.
EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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investment
EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.
5G MVNO market projected to reach $132 billion by 2029
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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digitisation
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bandwidth
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investment
5G MVNO market forecasted to reach $132.03bn by 2029, harnessing 5G technology without the need for physical infrastructure.
Egress experts predict wave of AI weaponisation in cyber threats for 2024
Wed, 27th Dec 2023
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uc
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cx
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phishing
Egress forecasts AI-powered cyber threats to soar in 2024, with cybercriminals exploiting artificial intelligence.
Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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edutech
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supply chain
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ai
97% of UK firms face ongoing supply chain cyber threats, enduring negative impacts in the past year, reveals BlueVoyant.
Salvador Technologies secures $6m funding for cyber-attack recovery expansion
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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ai
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healthtech
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investment
Salvador Technologies secures $6 million investment to expand its pioneering cyber-attack recovery solutions globally.
Cyber security budget cuts linked to mental health issues, survey reveals
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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edutech
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ransomware
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encryption
IT professionals' mental health impacted by reduced cyber security budgets, Integrity360 survey shows.
NTT forecasts key tech developments for the year ahead
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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paas
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edge computing
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iot
NTT Ltd forecasts a rise in Generative AI adoption, automated Network Operations Centres, sustainable tech solutions, and industry-specific clouds by 2024.
AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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crypto
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cx
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blockchain
Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.
UK govt invests £530m to boost rural broadband connectivity
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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uc
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collaboration
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digital divide
UK Government announces over £530m investment to enhance rural broadband, targeting connectivity for 330,000+ businesses and homes.