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Wildstone appoints key executives for Australian market expansion
Digitisation

Wildstone appoints key executives for Australian market expansion

Wildstone, Europe's outdoor media giant, expands into Australia, appointing Mitch Cook as Commercial Director and Amber Burbidge as Commercial Executive.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Veracode unveils enhanced global partner programme amid AI boom
Application Security

Veracode unveils enhanced global partner programme amid AI boom

In response to the AI-driven evolution in software security, Veracode has unveiled its upgraded Veracode Velocity Partner Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Venafi study warns of chaos with TLS changes & quantum risks
EduTech

Venafi study warns of chaos with TLS changes & quantum risks

New research by Venafi warns that businesses face mass outages due to new machine identity standards, citing shorter TLS lifespan and post-quantum cryptography challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
18 year 'wild ride' for TechDay to global tech news powerhouse
Cloud Services

18 year 'wild ride' for TechDay to global tech news powerhouse

TechDay is celebrating 18 years of growth, transforming from a small magazine to what is now a global digital powerhouse.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation
Software-as-a-Service

StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation

StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments
Malware

UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments

Despite rising cybersecurity investments, a new Appsbroker CTS survey reveals a growing sense of insecurity among UK's IT leaders, with 87% losing sleep over cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months
Malware

Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months

Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Hospital data centre upgrades to boost energy efficiency
Power / Energy

Hospital data centre upgrades to boost energy efficiency

Secure I.T. Environments has completed energy-efficient upgrades to St Marys Hospital's data centre, promising an ROI in under 1.8 years due to reduced costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026
EduTech

AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026

AI will augment rather than replace UK and US contact centre agents until at least 2026, per Cavell's latest research, despite industry momentum around automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Businesses aware of AI risks but lack proper controls says study
Digital Transformation

Businesses aware of AI risks but lack proper controls says study

A study by Sapio Research reveals 93% of businesses are aware of AI risks, yet only 46% have formal usage guidelines, exposing gaps in oversight and control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report
Robotics

Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report

A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Analytic Partners acquires Magic Numbers to boost UK presence
Data Analytics

Analytic Partners acquires Magic Numbers to boost UK presence

Analytic Partners has acquired UK marketing analytics firm Magic Numbers to strengthen its presence in the UK and EMEA markets, enhancing their analytics capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Data Protection

ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report

The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK's tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade
Cybersecurity

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for 24/7 tech support and security, aiming to enhance staff productivity and IT resource use across its global offices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Leon Paul sees major growth after implementing Orderwise system
Manufacturing

Leon Paul sees major growth after implementing Orderwise system

Leon Paul, a leading British fencing gear maker, revolutionised its warehouse operations with Forterro's Orderwise ERP, slashing annual wastage by GBP £150,000.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Pulsant reveals client-driven redesign of Croydon data centre
Hyperscale

Pulsant reveals client-driven redesign of Croydon data centre

Pulsant has revamped its Croydon data centre, the first in a series of nationwide refurbishments, enhancing client experience and on-site efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2024
ShipEngine partners with what3words to boost delivery precision
Application Programming Interface

ShipEngine partners with what3words to boost delivery precision

ShipEngine partners with what3words to enhance delivery accuracy in the UK, integrating precise location technology into its API to boost eCommerce efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
Artificial Intelligence

AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs

A new study reveals that the UK's accounting sector could see an injection of GBP £2 billion into GDP and generate 20,000 jobs through AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024