Ecommpay urges Bank to put merchants at payments core
about 2 hours agoMerchant input has been too limited in plans for the UK's next-generation retail payments system, Ecommpay says, as costs may ultimately hit businesses.
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Yaspa partners The Big Leagues on open banking payments
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UK firms face GBP £3.8bn tech overspend on AI costs
Unexpected AI and infrastructure bills are forcing UK firms to divert money from hiring and investment, with overspend put at GBP £3.8 billion a year.
Consulting firms rethink growth as boutiques gain ground
Boutique and entrepreneur-led consultancies are forcing bigger rivals to rethink hiring, structure and growth as clients demand sharper expertise.
UK firms spend on AI without clear returns, study finds
Most UK businesses are failing to measure AI returns, with 83% of decision-makers saying they have spent without clear evidence of value.
GBG adds Realeyes face verification to Go platform
Businesses can now use a three-second selfie to recheck users in GBG Go, helping curb promo abuse and account takeover without restarting KYC.
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Younger shoppers are expected to account for a larger slice of UK Black Friday gift spending, with 73% of Gen Z planning purchases.
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Analyst Insights
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Shure named leader in IDC smart conference room study
Buyers of hybrid meeting systems are placing greater weight on audio quality and manageability, boosting Shure's standing in IDC's latest review.
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Paid AI usage among customers jumped 232% from a year earlier as 8x8 booked record quarterly service revenue of USD $188 million.
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The integration puts sustainability scores alongside supplier pricing and contract data, helping buyers weigh ESG risks in one workflow.
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