United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 110
KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
Thu, 8th May 2025
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data privacy
KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.
UK BPOs and contact centres look offshore as payroll costs rise
Thu, 8th May 2025
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outsourcing
Rising UK payroll costs due to higher National Living Wage and NIC are driving BPOs and contact centres to seek cheaper offshore alternatives like South Africa.
Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
Thu, 8th May 2025
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Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.
Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy
Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
Sage advances its AI collaboration with AWS, enhancing financial tools and compliance support for SMBs across multiple countries with smarter, faster solutions.
UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.
Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing
Thu, 8th May 2025
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cx
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online safety
Carnival Internet UK launches full-fibre broadband with fair pricing, eco initiatives, and charity donations to tackle digital poverty and loyalty tax practices.
UK Digital Twin Centre targets GBP £62 million boost
Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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iot
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physical security
The UK Digital Twin Centre has opened in Belfast, aiming to boost the UK economy by GBP £62 million over ten years through cutting-edge digital twin technology.
UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
Thu, 8th May 2025
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customer service
UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.
New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
Thu, 8th May 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
Businesses turn to quantum AI despite high costs & confusion
Thu, 8th May 2025
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data analytics
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A SAS survey reveals 60% of businesses are exploring quantum AI, despite barriers like cost, knowledge gaps, and lack of regulation hindering adoption.
Abadesi Osunsade to lead Women in Cybersecurity keynote
Thu, 8th May 2025
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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amazon
Abadesi Osunsade, CEO of Hustle Crew, will keynote at Women in Cybersecurity during Infosecurity Europe 2025 at ExCeL London in early June.
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Thu, 8th May 2025
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Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.
Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
Wed, 7th May 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.
Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge
Wed, 7th May 2025
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notebook
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Europe's PC desktop sales remain strong in early 2025, with consumer notebooks outperforming commercial ones amid uneven market recovery across countries.
Transparency urged to build stronger client-agency trust
Wed, 7th May 2025
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apm
Helen Johnson, Tangram's founder, urges agencies to boost transparency in client relationships, citing that 40% of clients may switch partners within six months.
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
Wed, 7th May 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.
AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research
Wed, 7th May 2025
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New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.
Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries
Wed, 7th May 2025
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Remote expands its AI-powered payroll platform to support over 100 countries, streamlining payments and HR for businesses with global teams.
Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services
Wed, 7th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.
ExpenseIn updates help UK finance leaders tackle cost pressures
Tue, 6th May 2025
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digital transformation
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expense management
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modernisation
ExpenseIn updates its user interface and mobile app to help UK finance teams tackle rising expense management challenges in 2025 with real-time insights and AI tools.