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Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Fintech

Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay

Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Athelis Health Club cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access
Firewalls

Athelis Health Club cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access

Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.

By i-PRO • 8 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber
EduTech

Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber

Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Physical Security

Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries

Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Unified Communications

Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives

Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions
Data Analytics

AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions

AccountsIQ has acquired ExpenseIn, enhancing its cloud-based offerings and boosting its customer base to over 350,000 users across 40 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation
EduTech

Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan aimed at driving GBP £47 billion in economic growth and global competitiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
AbuSearch team wins award at SAS hackathon for AI project
Data Analytics

AbuSearch team wins award at SAS hackathon for AI project

A UK team, AbuSearch, has won a global hackathon's 'Data for Good' award for developing AI-driven solutions to combat online child sexual abuse.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
S-RM partners with Distology to expand cyber incident services
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

S-RM partners with Distology to expand cyber incident services

S-RM has partnered with Distology to expand its cyber incident response services, bolstering cybersecurity across the UK and Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence
Public Sector

Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence

Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Railway operators to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE by 2027
Unified Communications

Railway operators to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE by 2027

Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Groyyo promotes Nitin Jain to Co-founder role
Supply Chain

Groyyo promotes Nitin Jain to Co-founder role

Groyyo has promoted Nitin Jain to Co-Founder, recognising his vital role in the company's rapid growth in international markets, particularly exports.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle
Marketing Technologies

YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle

A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth
Data Analytics

Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth

Alan Paton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud digital transformation partner, to drive further growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest
Notebook

European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest

The European PC market experienced a 3% revenue rise in Q4 2024, driven by seasonal promotions, with Spain and the UK leading growth amid ongoing challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Generative AI

UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise

AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UK unveils AI plan focusing on public sector integration
Quantum Computing

UK unveils AI plan focusing on public sector integration

The UK has launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan to bolster public sector integration and economic growth, amidst mixed reactions from industry leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
IMP Software marks growth with staff changes & expansion
Schools

IMP Software marks growth with staff changes & expansion

IMP Software closed 2024 with significant growth, now serving over 500 Multi-Academy Trusts and 5,000 schools, backed by key new appointments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024