Professional services stories - Page 14

Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.

Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.

LinkDaddy launches AI-driven Backlink Strategy Report, slashing SEO analysis time from hours to under an hour for agencies and marketers.

Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT, a cybersecurity suite enhancing industrial safety by boosting asset visibility and compliance for operational technology systems.

BDO welcomes Ben Coggin as Transaction Services Partner to drive growth in Yorkshire and North East, strengthening support for mid-market businesses' strategic deals.

Law firms are transforming financial planning and analysis, using integrated data and AI to drive strategy and boost profitability beyond traditional spreadsheets.

UK small businesses face a 300% rise in daily cyber scans, prompting BT to launch AI-powered antivirus to shield SMEs from growing cyber threats.

Workplace interruptions cost the UK economy GBP £488 billion yearly, with office workers interrupted every four minutes, impacting productivity across major sectors.

ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

AI is transforming UK recruitment, with 73% of recruiters using it, sparking concerns that automation may undermine empathy in hiring processes.

Kubus appoints Jeremy Keefe as CEO to spearhead UK growth and expand its global IT infrastructure and managed services presence.

PwC standardises global finance using Oracle Cloud ERP, embedding AI to boost efficiency, transparency and streamline reporting across its firms worldwide.

Park Place Technologies launches its first European channel programme for Entuity Software, targeting VARs, MSPs, GSIs, and CSPs across EMEA.

Rising economic pressures drive UK, US and Australian proposal teams to adopt AI, boosting bid quality and revenue despite tougher market conditions.

FE fundinfo launches Nexus AI, an AI tool enhancing compliance, data management and reporting to boost efficiency for UK investment professionals.

Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.

Assurix launches a real-time trustmark for MSPs, enabling continuous verification of security and service standards via live operational data integrations.

AI boosts efficiency in professional services, but human expertise and trust remain crucial, driving a new value and pricing model in law and finance.

Steve Varley has joined Warburg Pincus as Senior Advisor to enhance its European Industrials and Business Services group amid evolving tech-driven markets.

Harvey has opened its first Asia-Pacific office in Sydney to expand AI legal services and hire 15 staff, boosting support for Australian law firms.