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Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

CyberSecure Leeds 2025 to tackle AI threats with people-first focus

CyberSecure Leeds 2025 will focus on using a people-first, data-driven approach to defend against AI-enabled cyber threats at Leeds Digital Festival.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Exclusive: Veeam urges faster data recovery as cyber threats escalate

Amid rising AI-powered cyber attacks, ANZ businesses are ramping up cloud data resilience and recovery, reshaping industry strategies and investments.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

Access4 announces top partners at 2025 Gold Coast conference

Access4 celebrated its top channel partners at the largest Annual Conference in Gold Coast, recognising leaders in cloud communications across ANZ and the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

TCS completes major Scottish Widows policy migration to digital

TCS has completed the digital migration of over 3.8 million Scottish Widows life and pension policies onto its BaNCS platform, modernising customer service.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark

Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Clean technologies

UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow

UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

HRLocker acquires WorkCompass to boost SME performance tools

HRLocker has acquired WorkCompass to enhance its HR platform, offering SMEs a unified tool for performance, talent and HR management across the UK and Ireland.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Generative AI

UK businesses lead global push as AI investment & adoption surge

UK businesses are leading the global surge in generative AI investment, with 84% expecting AI agents to manage business processes within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Biometrics

Majority of Britons back technology to tackle underage vaping

Most Britons back advanced technology, like biometrics, to curb underage vaping amid concerns over weak current age-verification methods and illicit sales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

HONOR Magic V5 early sales surge 119% in UK & 75% in Europe

HONOR's Magic V5 foldable smartphone sales surged 119% in the UK and 75% in Europe, driven by AI features and slim, durable design.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

DevOps

Peter Villiers appointed Director of Cyber Risk at Barrier Networks

Peter Villiers joins Barrier Networks as Director of Cyber Risk, boosting cyber resilience amid rapid growth in staff and revenue for the Glasgow-based firm.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Cloud Security

Cube Cyber opens Brisbane SOC to boost local cyber defence

Cube Cyber has opened a Brisbane Security Operations Centre to provide 24/7 local cyber threat detection and response for Australian businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Punakaiki Fund

Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally

Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to boost its cloud-based vessel management software, aiming for global growth across NZ, UK, Australia and the Middle East.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

HSBC

HSBC launches Innovation Banking in New Zealand for scale-ups

HSBC has launched its Innovation Banking service in New Zealand, providing tailored funding and support for venture-backed scale-ups and their investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Payment Technologies

Card fraud losses rise to EUR €1,578M across Europe in 2024

Card fraud losses in Europe rose to EUR €1,578 million in 2024, with the UK leading both total and Card Not Present fraud losses amid evolving crime tactics.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Supply Chain

Bloq.it & InPost to deploy 20,000 battery smart lockers in Europe

Bloq.it partners with InPost to deploy 20,000 battery-powered smart lockers across Europe, enhancing parcel pick-up in previously inaccessible locations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025