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TP-Link unveils new UK distribution hub in Newbury

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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TP-Link has inaugurated its largest National Distribution Centre in Newbury, boosting storage capacity by 50% to enhance service for UK and Ireland clients.
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Wazoku partners with MAPEGY for AI-driven market insights

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Wazoku has partnered with Germany's MAPEGY to enhance enterprises' innovation decisions through AI-driven market intelligence, boosting their competitive edge.
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AI helps UK stores prevent underage vape sales effectively

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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UK vape stores are effectively using AgeAI technology to prevent around eight minors daily from purchasing vapes, mitigating £1,500 fines.
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High repair costs deter electronics repair, fuels e-waste

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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New research from Trojan Electronics reveals that 56% of consumers avoid repairing devices due to high costs, exacerbating the UK's e-waste crisis.
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Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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A survey by Sumsub reveals that deepfakes pose a significant threat on UK dating apps, with 75% of users suspecting AI manipulation.
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Concerns rise over digital ID storage on phones in the UK

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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A Thales survey reveals that one-third of UK residents are storing official ID on their phones, raising alarms over potential identity fraud.
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Nasuni achieves $1.2 billion valuation, expands in UK

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Nasuni has reported a remarkable 26% revenue increase in FY24, reaching a valuation of $1.2 billion and expanding its workforce across the UK and Ireland.
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New cyber incident severity scale launched by CMC in UK

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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The Cyber Monitoring Centre has unveiled a groundbreaking severity scale for cyber incidents in the UK, aiming to enhance resilience and response strategies.
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SECQAI unveils world's first hybrid Quantum LLM technology

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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SECQAI has unveiled the world's first hybrid Quantum Large Language Model, promising to revolutionise AI by harnessing quantum computing for enhanced efficiency.
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US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
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The RAC wins award for AI-powered test automation boost

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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The RAC has received the SmartBear Automation All-Star Award for enhancing testing efficiency, cutting manual regression testing time to just 20 minutes.
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JMAN Group leads UK's first data-backed equity exit

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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JMAN Group has made history as the first data specialist recognised as an adviser in a private equity exit in the UK, enhancing the role of data in investments.
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Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Yondr Group has commenced the third phase of its 100MW data centre campus in Slough, with a new 40MW facility set for completion by mid-2026.
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Reconomy appoints Dodsworth, invests GBP £10m in tech

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Reconomy has announced the appointment of Jenny Dodsworth as its new Group Programme & Delivery Director and plans to invest over GBP £10 million in technology development.
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Alogic launches Ark Pro power bank with 27,600mAh capacity

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Alogic has unveiled the Ark Pro power bank, boasting a 27,600mAh capacity and 140W charging, perfect for high-performance users worldwide.
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Tom Suter joins PAYSTRAX as UK regional sales director

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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PAYSTRAX has appointed Tom Suter as Regional Sales Director for the UK, aiming to boost its expansion across the UK and European markets.
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Centurion Safety partners with Nexer for digital upgrade

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Nexer Enterprise Applications has been chosen by Centurion Safety Products to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365, enhancing the latter's digital operations.
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UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.
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Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.