United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 111
British consumers highly value small businesses but lack full awareness
Tue, 6th May 2025
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Nearly 80% of UK consumers feel positively impacted by small businesses, with over a third saying they'd be devastated if their favourites closed.
Insurwave & Osprey unite to transform aviation risk insights
Tue, 6th May 2025
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Insurwave partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to integrate aviation risk data, enhancing real-time insights for insurance professionals amid growing sector challenges.
Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China
Tue, 6th May 2025
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Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.
Kao Data adopts PepTalk to boost Harlow data centre morale
Tue, 6th May 2025
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Kao Data partners with JCA Engineering and PepTalk to boost worker engagement and safety at new KLON-03 data centre in Harlow, UK.
AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing
Tue, 6th May 2025
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AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.
UK shoppers willing to pay more for connected experiences
Mon, 5th May 2025
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Four in five Brits have used connected tech like QR codes and AR when shopping recently, with many willing to pay more for these experiences, says Merkle.
Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
Mon, 5th May 2025
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phishing
Two thirds of global firms saw a rise in cyberattacks last year, with AI-driven threats and lack of expertise raising security concerns, says Hiscox report.
UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls
Mon, 5th May 2025
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UK mobile banking fraud surged 11% in 2024 as scammers shift from voice scams, with card fraud and remote iOS attacks also on the rise, reports BioCatch.
Law Squared launches Cubed platform for in-house legal teams
Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Law Squared has launched Cubed, a Microsoft 365-native legal tech platform streamlining in-house legal operations with rapid deployment and a flat annual fee.
Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead
Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Nexer Enterprise Applications has named Gareth Mitchell-Jones as Head of Data and AI UK to drive advanced Microsoft-based solutions across sectors.
Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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email security
The recent cyber attack on Harrods highlights rising cyber threats to retailers, linked to economic pressures potentially weakening security defences.
LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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digital entertainment
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.
Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
Moloco named among top five global mobile ad platforms for 2025
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Moloco ranks among the world's top five mobile advertising platforms in the 2025 Singular ROI Index, joining Meta, Google, Apple Ads, and TikTok.
WorkBuzz secures GBP £4 million to boost AI & global expansion
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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YFM Equity Partners boosts investment in WorkBuzz to GBP £8.8m as the platform's revenue nears GBP £5m, backing AI-driven employee engagement growth.
Junction 4 Pallets & Tracworx unveil real-time solution
Thu, 1st May 2025
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clean technologies
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rfid
Junction 4 Pallets and Tracworx launch a digital traceability solution to boost reusable plastic container management, cutting losses and enhancing sustainability.
PentenAmio merger targets secure global cyber defence growth
Thu, 1st May 2025
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Australian Penten and UK-based Amiosec merge to form PentenAmio, offering sovereign cybersecurity and electronic warfare tech, targeting Allied defence clients.
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Thu, 1st May 2025
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The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cloud security
Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.