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Empowering educators in an AI world

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
Over 60% of UK educators use AI to personalise learning and streamline tasks, with universities supporting them to lead creatively in the AI-driven future.
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Why streaming ETL is the key to next-gen machine learning: Feeding the AI beast in real time

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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siem
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digital transformation
Streaming ETL enables real-time AI insights, letting companies prevent fraud, boost sales, and improve customer retention instantly, transforming competitiveness.
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Pushing the boundaries: how the channel powers hybrid and remote working

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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uc
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
With 67% of UK adults hybrid working, Channel partners are key to supporting flexible work through cloud, cybersecurity and unified communications solutions.
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Data centre evolutionary shifts

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Data centres evolve rapidly, driven by AI demands, power constraints, and sustainability, reshaping real estate with new challenges and opportunities worldwide.
Ps   netevents

How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
AI is reshaping networking and security, driving their convergence as enterprises tackle new challenges to protect and optimise evolving AI-driven infrastructure.
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Digital transformation: How to go faster-without losing control

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Digital transformation is vital for survival, but businesses must balance rapid innovation with strong governance to avoid costly risks and stay competitive.
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How can fintechs overcome the problem of scaling in an unstable market?

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Fintechs face tough scaling challenges amid market consolidation; data-driven strategies and strong trust are key to surviving and thriving.
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The lost art of writing things down

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
In cybersecurity and coding, slowing down to write ideas by hand fosters deeper thinking and clarity, countering today's rush for AI-driven automation.
Ps rob

Avoid these 3 common pitfalls when using AI to improve customer experience

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Avoid three common pitfalls when using AI for customer experience: integrate with your systems, avoid costly overhauls, and balance speed with strategy for best results.
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Engineering a future that works for everyone

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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engineering
An engineer at Black & White Engineering highlights the need for flexible work to retain women and build a resilient engineering profession by 2025.
Author jan moravec

Do email signatures really hurt the planet and cost people their lives?

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A recent study claiming email signatures harm the environment is challenged for outdated data and flawed methods, urging focus on real digital communication impacts.
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The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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online services
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opinion
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digital inclusion
From 28 June 2025, UK digital businesses trading with the EU must comply with the European Accessibility Act, ensuring online services are accessible to all users.
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How retailers can stay profitable amidst economic uncertainty

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Retailers must harness data-driven agility and real-time inventory visibility to navigate U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty while staying profitable.
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Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.
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Expert warns of 'AI wrappers' masquerading as SaaS products

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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saas
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api
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data privacy
Experts warn that many so-called AI SaaS products are merely basic HTML wrappers over public LLM APIs, offering little value beyond free ChatGPT access.
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How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare

Sat, 31st May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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it automation
AI-powered automation is revolutionising healthcare, speeding up patient appointments and improving care quality across NHS and other providers in the UK.
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Three trends shaping today's energy sector

Thu, 29th May 2025
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cartech
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power / energy
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ai
Virtual power plants, rising AI data centre demand, and flexible EV charging are key trends reshaping the global energy sector amid growing challenges.
Ps lisa tubb

The convergence of security and simplicity

Tue, 27th May 2025
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digital transformation
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socs
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physical security
Modern security systems prove that user-friendly simplicity can coexist with robust protection, offering seamless, secure solutions for all users.
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State-owned carbon footprints: The missing link in climate accounting

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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opinion
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global warming
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carbon emissions
State-owned companies, not investor-owned firms, accounted for 52% of fossil fuel emissions in 2023, exposing a climate accountability gap.
Ps erich kron

Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.