United Kingdom (UK) stories
UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats
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email security
UK experts warn ransomware tactics are advancing rapidly, pressuring government to overhaul cyber resilience amid rising attacks on public and private sectors.
Creatopy appoints Thibault Imbert to drive AI product growth
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Creatopy appoints Thibault Imbert as Chief Product & Growth Officer, focusing on AI-driven innovation to boost product impact and market expansion.
XPON acquires Alpha Digital to boost AI marketing services
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
XPON Technologies has acquired Alpha Digital to boost AI-driven marketing, combining strategy expertise with advanced AI tech for personalised campaigns.
Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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dark web
Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.
FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners
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data analytics
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fintech
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physical security
FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.
KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
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genai
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data privacy
KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.
UK BPOs and contact centres look offshore as payroll costs rise
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uc
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contact centre
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outsourcing
Rising UK payroll costs due to higher National Living Wage and NIC are driving BPOs and contact centres to seek cheaper offshore alternatives like South Africa.
Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.
Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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fintech
Sage advances its AI collaboration with AWS, enhancing financial tools and compliance support for SMBs across multiple countries with smarter, faster solutions.
UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
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digital transformation
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genai
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Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.
Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing
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cx
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martech
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online safety
Carnival Internet UK launches full-fibre broadband with fair pricing, eco initiatives, and charity donations to tackle digital poverty and loyalty tax practices.
UK Digital Twin Centre targets GBP £62 million boost
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digital transformation
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iot
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physical security
The UK Digital Twin Centre has opened in Belfast, aiming to boost the UK economy by GBP £62 million over ten years through cutting-edge digital twin technology.
UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
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hcm
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customer service
UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.
New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
Businesses turn to quantum AI despite high costs & confusion
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dr
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data analytics
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data science
A SAS survey reveals 60% of businesses are exploring quantum AI, despite barriers like cost, knowledge gaps, and lack of regulation hindering adoption.
Abadesi Osunsade to lead Women in Cybersecurity keynote
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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amazon
Abadesi Osunsade, CEO of Hustle Crew, will keynote at Women in Cybersecurity during Infosecurity Europe 2025 at ExCeL London in early June.
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.
Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.
Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge
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windows 11
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consumer electronics
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gdp
Europe's PC desktop sales remain strong in early 2025, with consumer notebooks outperforming commercial ones amid uneven market recovery across countries.
Transparency urged to build stronger client-agency trust
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devops
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apm
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software development
Helen Johnson, Tangram's founder, urges agencies to boost transparency in client relationships, citing that 40% of clients may switch partners within six months.