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Phoenix Software named fourth on UK Best Workplaces list
Human Capital Management

Phoenix Software named fourth on UK Best Workplaces list

York-based Phoenix Software has been ranked fourth in Great Place to Work UK's Best Workplaces 2026 list for large employers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Pixel Kicks revamps Moss Side youth charity website
Digital Transformation

Pixel Kicks revamps Moss Side youth charity website

Manchester agency Pixel Kicks has delivered a pro bono overhaul of Hideaway Youth Project's website, boosting the Moss Side charity's reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Alludium launches no-code AI agent platform to public
Software-as-a-Service

Alludium launches no-code AI agent platform to public

Alludium opens its no-code AI agent platform to the public, offering paid plans from launch as it shifts from design partners to wider use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Salesforce backs UK everywoman technology awards drive
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce backs UK everywoman technology awards drive

Salesforce becomes headline partner for the everywoman in Technology Awards, boosting visibility and role models for women in UK tech and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
FinTech North to spotlight Liverpool as key fintech hub
Data Analytics

FinTech North to spotlight Liverpool as key fintech hub

FinTech North will convene major brands, start-ups and policymakers in Liverpool next week as it seeks to cement the city as a key fintech hub.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

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Decidr, ICON partner on SAP AI to automate Procure-to-Pay
Digital Transformation

Decidr, ICON partner on SAP AI to automate Procure-to-Pay

Decidr and ICON team up to bring AI-driven Procure-to-Pay automation to SAP users across Asia-Pacific, targeting high-volume finance tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
ConnectWise unit maps IT pay trends, automation push
Digital Transformation

ConnectWise unit maps IT pay trends, automation push

Service Leadership's 2026 IT pay report links eased wage inflation and new 'Digital Worker' automation metrics to profitability for providers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
RedCloud names Raju Datla as new Chief Financial Officer
Data Analytics

RedCloud names Raju Datla as new Chief Financial Officer

RedCloud names Raju Datla Chief Financial Officer as the Nasdaq-listed AI trade platform tightens links between strategy and finance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Isle of Man hosts first spring interceltic business forum
Manufacturing

Isle of Man hosts first spring interceltic business forum

The Isle of Man hosts its first Spring Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to forge economic, tech and green growth ties.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets
Robotics

Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets

Entrepreneurs increasingly see AI as a tool for efficiency and cost-cutting, not a springboard to new markets or sustainability goals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer

hedgehog lab has promoted Malcolm Seagrave to CEO, tasking him with scaling its AI-driven digital consultancy across the North and Scotland.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office
Digital Transformation

Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office

Legal AI specialist Harvey will open a Singapore office in June, deepening its APAC footprint and support for regional law firms and corporates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
Network Infrastructure

IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion

IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Revolut wins UK bank licence, plans major investment push
Fintech

Revolut wins UK bank licence, plans major investment push

Revolut secures full UK bank licence, pledging GBP £3 billion investment, 1,000 new jobs and a phased roll-out of FSCS-protected accounts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

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AI to drive Australian cyber security spend to 2026 high
Firewalls

AI to drive Australian cyber security spend to 2026 high

Australian cyber security spending will hit AUD $7.555 billion in 2026, as AI adoption, talent shortages and rising threats fuel fresh investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders
Partner Programmes

GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders

GTIA names 2026 North America Spotlight Award winners, honouring IT channel leaders driving community, cybersecurity and diversity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics
Robotics

Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics

Canada's new defence plans elevates battlefield robots from niche tools to core assets, as Ottawa eyes drones for strategy and industry.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026