United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 113

Global Large Format Display market sees 1.7% unit sales drop and 10.9% revenue fall in Q1 2025 amid tariff woes and price pressures.

Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.

Research shows 55% of solar firms outsource maintenance due to skills shortages, with outsourcing set to rise, especially in Spain and Germany.

M Group to acquire Telent, enhancing digital infrastructure services and expanding sector reach, pending regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland.

Nearly half of UK employees face financial strain paying upfront for work expenses, with delayed reimbursements causing hardship across income levels.

China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.

Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.

A recent survey reveals that while 70% of UK respondents have embraced AI in daily life, only 44% utilise it in the workplace, lagging behind global averages.

A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.

Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation following Advent International acquisition.

DFS partners with inploi to enhance its recruitment platform with accessibility features, supporting inclusive hiring across all its UK retail brands.

IFS Ultimo plans to quadruple its indirect sales by 2030, expanding its partner network across key global regions and enhancing its EAM software offerings.

ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.

Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.

Inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms, costing the sector GBP £5.3 billion annually, stem from outdated processes and low-value tasks, says Silverfin report.

Tinder has launched The Game Game in the UK, an AI-powered chat experience letting users practise dating skills with GPT-4o on iOS devices.

Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.

Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.

Gallagher Security showcased innovative products like QuickSwitch and Command Centre v9.30 at The Security Event 2025 in Birmingham's NEC.