United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 108
Ignition & Claroty partner to boost EMEA cyber-physical security
Wed, 21st May 2025
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iot security
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physical security
Ignition Technology partners with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security in UK and Ireland, targeting rapid growth in OT and IIoT cybersecurity markets.
TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses
Wed, 21st May 2025
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fca
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financial conduct authority
TransferGo teams up with Griffin to launch multi-currency business accounts in the UK, offering GBP wallets, savings, and same-day transfers for firms.
Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
Wed, 21st May 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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data privacy
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.
Marketers struggle to balance AI, creative personalisation
Tue, 20th May 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
A report reveals 30% of UK marketers struggle to balance AI with human creativity, while over half of consumers find AI-generated content impersonal.
SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market
Tue, 20th May 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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.
Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds
Tue, 20th May 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
A SALESmanago survey finds 73% of UK, Polish and Italian marketers expect traditional SEO to become obsolete by 2026 amid shifting consumer trends.
Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing
Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.
ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors
Tue, 20th May 2025
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ai
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isaca
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digital trust
ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
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.
New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand
Tue, 20th May 2025
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exports
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australian economy
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google search
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.
QuickBooks launches AI tool for income tax digital compliance
Tue, 20th May 2025
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financial systems
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ai
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intuit
Intuit QuickBooks launches AI tool to simplify digital income tax compliance for nearly two million UK self-assessment filers ahead of MTD rollout.
Aspire Technology Solutions receives Royal Warrant from the King
Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Aspire Technology Solutions has been awarded a prestigious UK Royal Warrant by the King, recognising its technology services to the Royal Household.
Deputy launches Analytics+ to boost real-time insights for shifts
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data analytics
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bi
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workforce technology
Deputy launches Analytics+, a new tool offering shift-based businesses real-time insights to cut costs and boost operational efficiency globally.
Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition
Tue, 20th May 2025
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saas
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rpa
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ipo
Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.
Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise
Tue, 20th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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digital engagement
91% of consumers faced frustrating digital issues last year, leading to revenue loss and loyalty decline, says Conviva's 2025 report.
Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes
Tue, 20th May 2025
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cx
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martech
Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
UK consumers sceptical of AI's emotional skills in service roles
Mon, 19th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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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.
Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries
Sat, 17th May 2025
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hcm
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productivity
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resellers
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.
Deliverect unveils AI platform to reduce refund fraud in eateries
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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digitisation
Deliverect launches Resolve, an AI platform helping eateries cut refund fraud by up to 70% using Google's Gemini models and Vertex AI technology.
Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks
Fri, 16th May 2025
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data protection
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supply chain
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genai
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.