United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 7
Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer
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Customer Science appoints James Johnstone to its new Chief Operating Officer role as it accelerates UK and US expansion after rapid Australian growth.
Ascendion named HFS market leader in agentic services
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Ascendion wins HFS market leader nod as agentic AI wins gains in legacy modernisation, testing and enterprise delivery.
Frasers AI assistant lifts online sales conversion by 25%
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Frasers launches Ask Frasers AI shopping assistant as early results show up to 25% higher online conversion, in a push to sharpen digital sales.
Canon named Leader in IDC's high-speed inkjet study
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Canon strengthens its position in IDC's high-speed inkjet rankings, with its own printhead technology, service network and market data praised.
Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board
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Dig adds Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to its board as the savings platform pushes into consumer tech and digital shopping.
Women stuck in low-paid roles, gender pay gap study finds
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Women remain clustered in Britain's lowest-paid jobs, with new analysis of 37 firms showing progression into senior posts is widening the divide.
UK SAP users warn of data gaps slowing AI adoption
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UK businesses back AI and SAP transformation, but only 4% are very confident in data quality and 94% say silos hinder real-time decisions.
NetAlly launches LinkRunner AT 1500 for frontline techs
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NetAlly rolls out handheld LinkRunner AT 1500 to give frontline technicians faster checks of cables, switches and 90W PoE.
Hammer launches AI Works programme for channel partners
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Hammer unveils AI Works for UK channel partners, adding a laboratory, portal and specialist support to tackle skills gaps and deployment hurdles.
Atlassian adds AI visuals & partner agents to Confluence
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Atlassian adds AI visuals and partner agents to Confluence as Remix turns pages into charts, prototypes and presentations.
Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity
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Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.
Narwhal Labs raises GBP £20 million for DeepBlue OS
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Narwhal Labs secures backing from more than 70 UK investors as it unveils an AI communications platform for regulated sectors.
Pennies returns as Gold partner for Retail Technology Show
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Pennies to return as Gold Charity Partner for RTS, with micro-donations topping GBP £65 million over a decade and partner numbers more than trebling.
IntelliAM buys RBM to expand in Scotland's central belt
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IntelliAM acquires RBM Lubrications & Monitoring Solutions in Scotland, adding staff and assets as it deepens reach into the central belt.
Cambridge summit links disinformation to corruption risks
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Cambridge summit warns false narratives can fuel corruption, with Professor Alan Jagolinzer urging scrutiny of tech platforms and media ownership.
PortmanDentex signs AI deal to cut dental admin
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PortmanDentex expands Heidis clinical AI across UK and Ireland practices after pilot showed faster record keeping and lighter admin for dentists.
Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain
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Foresight sells Northern Ireland's TES Group to Legrand after revenue jumps 84% and a major datacentre expansion, locking in a fourfold return.
SHE@CYBER training expands in Poland & North Macedonia
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SHE@CYBER cybersecurity training spreads in Poland and North Macedonia as post-grant uptake tests whether the women-focused model can endure.
System1 adds AI-led tools to Test Your Ad platform
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System1 adds AI-led reporting and predictive tools to Test Your Ad, aiming to speed up creative analysis while keeping consumer testing central.
Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal
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Apax Digital takes stake in London FX risk firm MillTech in USD $60 million deal as North American expansion gathers pace.