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Most Britons worry over control of personal data online
Fintech

Most Britons worry over control of personal data online

A Ping Identity survey reveals that 75% of Britons feel they lack control over their online data, fuelling concerns over privacy, fraud, and identity theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Slow AI progress in UK public sector due to budget & skills
Data Privacy

Slow AI progress in UK public sector due to budget & skills

A SAS report reveals just one in five UK government officials are making strides in AI, hindered by budget constraints, tech gaps, and outdated systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
UK mobile users could save £148 by switching plans
Unified Communications

UK mobile users could save £148 by switching plans

70% of UK mobile users are overspending on the wrong contracts, with potential savings of £148 by switching to better plans, says BillMonitor.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Westcon-Comstor adds Stratus to vendor list, boosts IoT division
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor adds Stratus to vendor list, boosts IoT division

Westcon-Comstor expands its IoT portfolio by partnering with Stratus Technologies to offer advanced edge computing solutions across EMEA, targeting digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
New report reveals EMEA firms struggle with critical security debt
Application Security

New report reveals EMEA firms struggle with critical security debt

New Veracode research reveals 68% of EMEA organisations have software vulnerabilities unaddressed for over a year, with 46% facing critical risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
UK & US firms slow to adopt cloud & AI technologies
Artificial Intelligence

UK & US firms slow to adopt cloud & AI technologies

A recent Acxiom study shows only 44% of businesses host their operations in the cloud, citing a lack of expertise as a key challenge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
IT security fears keep European decision makers awake at night
Security Operations Centres

IT security fears keep European decision makers awake at night

New research by Corelight reveals over half of IT leaders in Europe lose sleep over cyber attack fears, with smaller firms feeling the most anxiety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Gamma teams up with Cisco to unveil new UCaaS solutions
Artificial Intelligence

Gamma teams up with Cisco to unveil new UCaaS solutions

Gamma Communications escalates its Cisco collaboration with Horizon with Webex for SMEs, new Webex for Gamma, and key acquisitions in Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap

The GetMyFirstDigitalJob platform has been launched by The Institute of Coding and partners to combat the UK's £63 billion digital skills gap and support new tech careers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Packing errors could elevate shipping costs by up to 150%
Supply Chain

Packing errors could elevate shipping costs by up to 150%

Interparcel CEO Steve Zammit warns that common packing errors could inflate shipping costs by 150%, urging SMEs to optimise processes amid rising surcharges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Avalara recognised as leader in IDC assessment for 2024
Software-as-a-Service

Avalara recognised as leader in IDC assessment for 2024

Avalara has been named a leader in IDC MarketScape's European Compliant e-Invoicing Solutions 2024, validating its innovative compliance tech.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive
Digital Transformation

Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive

Flotilla launches new tech solution suite to aid SMEs in sustainable transformation, focusing on efficient scope 3 carbon data collection and ESG compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study
Study

Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study

A study by B2B Stars reveals UK tech SMBs lose GBP £102,000 annually due to an online trust crisis, with 33% struggling to trust new contacts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to boost UK cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to boost UK cybersecurity

Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to tackle UK cybersecurity skills shortage, leveraging Bugcrowd's hacker community for enhanced security services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences
AI Agents

UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences

A new CommBox survey highlights UK's generational rift in customer service preferences, with Gen Z favouring digital channels while older consumers still prefer phone calls.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Ecommpay shortlisted for Open Banking Expo Awards nomination
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for Open Banking Expo Awards nomination

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for the Open Banking Expo Awards, recognising its innovative partnership with Neo Finance in enhancing open banking for merchants.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide
EduTech

UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide

UK workers fall behind in AI training, risking their competitive edge, a study by CYPHER Learning reveals, highlighting a digital divide in workplace technology adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
UK public worries cyber warfare will be next major conflict
Artificial Intelligence

UK public worries cyber warfare will be next major conflict

Over 70% of the UK public see cyber warfare as imminent, with new research showing growing concern about cyberspace becoming the next battleground.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
UK postal service fees to rise in 2024, hitting SMEs hardest
eCommerce

UK postal service fees to rise in 2024, hitting SMEs hardest

The UK postal service fees will increase in 2024, with significant hikes from USP and Parcelforce. SMEs, heavily reliant on affordable shipping, face the brunt.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024