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Ignition & Claroty partner to boost EMEA cyber-physical security

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Ignition Technology partners with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security in UK and Ireland, targeting rapid growth in OT and IIoT cybersecurity markets.
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TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses

Wed, 21st May 2025
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TransferGo teams up with Griffin to launch multi-currency business accounts in the UK, offering GBP wallets, savings, and same-day transfers for firms.
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Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

Wed, 21st May 2025
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A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.
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Marketers struggle to balance AI, creative personalisation

Tue, 20th May 2025
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A report reveals 30% of UK marketers struggle to balance AI with human creativity, while over half of consumers find AI-generated content impersonal.
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SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market

Tue, 20th May 2025
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IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.
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Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds

Tue, 20th May 2025
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A SALESmanago survey finds 73% of UK, Polish and Italian marketers expect traditional SEO to become obsolete by 2026 amid shifting consumer trends.
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Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.
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ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors

Tue, 20th May 2025
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ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.
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Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

Tue, 20th May 2025
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The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.
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New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand

Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.
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QuickBooks launches AI tool for income tax digital compliance

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Intuit QuickBooks launches AI tool to simplify digital income tax compliance for nearly two million UK self-assessment filers ahead of MTD rollout.
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Aspire Technology Solutions receives Royal Warrant from the King

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Aspire Technology Solutions has been awarded a prestigious UK Royal Warrant by the King, recognising its technology services to the Royal Household.
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Deputy launches Analytics+ to boost real-time insights for shifts

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Deputy launches Analytics+, a new tool offering shift-based businesses real-time insights to cut costs and boost operational efficiency globally.
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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.
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Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise

Tue, 20th May 2025
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91% of consumers faced frustrating digital issues last year, leading to revenue loss and loyalty decline, says Conviva's 2025 report.
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Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
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UK consumers sceptical of AI's emotional skills in service roles

Mon, 19th May 2025
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UK consumers remain sceptical about AI's ability to provide emotionally intelligent customer service, with only 55% believing it can recognise emotions.
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Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries

Sat, 17th May 2025
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Westcon-Comstor has been certified a Great Place To Work across 27 countries, including the UK, with 80% of staff praising its culture and leadership.
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Deliverect unveils AI platform to reduce refund fraud in eateries

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Deliverect launches Resolve, an AI platform helping eateries cut refund fraud by up to 70% using Google's Gemini models and Vertex AI technology.
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Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks

Fri, 16th May 2025
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The CMORG AI Taskforce, with City of London and UK Finance, publishes new AI Baseline Guidance to help financial firms manage generative AI risks across operations and compliance.