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SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth
Virtualisation

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth

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

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030
Software-as-a-Service

IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
Crypto

Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use

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

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
Digital Transformation

Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
Breach Prevention

Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions
Unified Communications

Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions

Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity
Generative AI

UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns
EduTech

UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
Modernisation

AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
DFS partners with inploi to boost accessibility in hiring
Recruitment

DFS partners with inploi to boost accessibility in hiring

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Digital Transformation

ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
UK accountancy inefficiencies cost sector GBP £5.3 billion
Digital Transformation

UK accountancy inefficiencies cost sector GBP £5.3 billion

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users
Artificial Intelligence

Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Gallagher Security reveals new future-focused solutions
Physical Security

Gallagher Security reveals new future-focused solutions

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Yondr opens new sustainable data centre in Slough campus
Clean technologies

Yondr opens new sustainable data centre in Slough campus

Yondr Group has activated the first 10MW phase of its new 30MW data centre on its 100MW London campus in Slough, advancing UK digital infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs
Ransomware

UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs

UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Nutrivend selects Orderwise Cloud to boost online growth
Digital Transformation

Nutrivend selects Orderwise Cloud to boost online growth

Nutrivend adopts Forterro's Orderwise Cloud to boost online sales, streamline warehouse management, and enhance stock visibility across its UK sports nutrition network.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Ecommpay urges merchants to bolster fraud prevention
Artificial Intelligence

Ecommpay urges merchants to bolster fraud prevention

Ecommpay has urged merchants to enhance their fraud prevention strategies as UK ticket fraud losses soared to GBP £9.8 million in 2024, up 47% from the previous year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025