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UK cyber survey criticised over AI threat blindness

UK cyber survey criticised as specialists say AI-driven attacks are outpacing business defences, with SMEs still weak on training, backups and response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 9 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships

Startup Moldova partners with Unicorn Factory Lisbon, SeedBlink and the Ukrainian Startup Fund to widen access to EU capital and acceleration.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Disaster Recovery

Atos wins LCH SA cloud migration deal for clearing systems

Atos secures three-year cloud migration contract from LCH SA, moving core clearing-house systems to a SecNumCloud-qualified environment.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

LemFi names London global HQ in GBP £100m UK pledge

LemFi to create London hub with GBP £100 million UK investment as fintech expands compliance, hiring and product development.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation

Synextra gains Microsoft Data & AI on Azure status as chief executive Chris Piggott says UK customers want more than cloud hosting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Scotland women in tech backs AI leadership training

Scotland Women in Technology and The Data Lab fund two cohorts of a data and AI leadership programme for 40 women over two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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EduTech

Liquid Instruments raises USD $50m in Series C round

Liquid Instruments wins USD $50 million backing from Keysight Technologies and Australia's NRFC as software-defined test gear gains ground.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cyber sovereignty - Do we need to wrestle back control from the tech titans?

UK lawmakers drop cyber sovereignty clauses as US cloud giants dominate the market, raising fresh fears over foreign access to sensitive data.

By Simon Chassar • 5 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Multiverse unveils LittleLamb open-source AI models

Multiverse launches LittleLamb open-source models for edge and offline use, touting compact AI for mobile, industrial and defence deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC

NCS signs AI deals with Mistral, VAST Data, Lian Xin and robotics firms to boost public safety operations across Singapore and Asia Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Relationship Management

Oracle NetSuite launches AI coding skills for developers

Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI coding skills for developers, aiming to speed custom app building and reduce errors across 25 platforms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Xero opens Vancouver AI hub to boost North America

Xero expands its Canadian engineering footprint with a Vancouver hub focused on AI, the Accounting Engine and Anthropic integrations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Smart Cities

H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US

Ottawa-based H2O Vision is prioritising US sales of its AI drowning detection system as founder Justin Dyer says Canadian adoption is too slow.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal

YFM Equity Partners invests GBP £7.6 million in Exeter-based Shopify agency Swanky, funding hiring, service expansion and selective acquisitions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Anthropic opens Sydney office, names NZ & Australia chief

Anthropic names Theo Hourmouzis as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand as it opens a Sydney office and deepens local AI ties.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Civica names new Chief Technology & Product Officers

Civica splits product and engineering as Ian O'Brien and Neal Watkins take top roles to drive AI-led public sector software push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth

Crescendo targets Britain and Europe with AI customer service push after topping USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Artificial Intelligence

Guinness Enterprise Centre start-ups generate €140m

Guinness Enterprise Centre start-ups generated EUR 140 million last year as the Dublin hub marked 25 years with 743 jobs and EUR 31 million to the exchequer.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week