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AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals
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The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.
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StructureFlow expands with acquisition of Blue J Diagramming
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business transformation
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StructureFlow has acquired Blue J Diagramming to broaden its reach into the tax sector and enhance its visual modelling platform for professionals.
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Technical documentation errors plague industrial sites
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digital transformation
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asset management
Industrial firms face a daunting 30% deficiency in technical documentation, risking efficiency and safety, warns AI specialist Samp.
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Hannah Birch named CEO of London-based Kocho
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Hannah Birch has been named the new CEO of Kocho, succeeding Des Lekerman, and aims to enhance the firm's leadership in cybersecurity and digital transformation.
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Open Reality partners with MAXHUB for UK market growth
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Open Reality has partnered with MAXHUB to bring advanced audio-visual and communication solutions to over 800 UK IT channel partners, supporting hybrid workplaces.
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Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns
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cybersecurity
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The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.
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Alteryx strengthens leadership with key executive hires
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data analytics
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sap
Analytics platform provider Alteryx has appointed Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen its leadership team.
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JAVLN appoints new leaders to tackle data integration issues
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saas
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software development
JAVLN has appointed Ben Rees as Head of Engineering, James Brading as Head of Product, and Shelley Cox as Head of Customer Success to tackle industry data challenges.
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Zoom enhances productivity with new automation tools
Yesterday
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rpa
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collaboration
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productivity
Zoom has unveiled new automation tools, including Zoom Workflow Automation, to boost productivity and streamline workflows within its platform and beyond.
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Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Starburst reports record financial results for FY25, fuelled by a 94% surge in cloud product adoption and a 20% increase in net new customers.
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Targa Telematics tops European fleet management ranking
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iot
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cartech
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fleet management
Targa Telematics has been named the leading provider of digital fleet management solutions in Europe, managing over 801,000 vehicles, according to Berg Insight.
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GitLab unveils self-hosted AI option for secure data control
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private cloud
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application security
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GitLab has launched GitLab Duo Self-Hosted, enabling organisations to leverage AI within their own infrastructure to enhance data privacy and security.
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SingularityNET & Bitgrit form partnership for AGI boost
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blockchain
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SingularityNET has partnered with Bitgrit, uniting over 35,000 AI engineers to enhance its decentralised AI marketplace and accelerate AGI development.
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Draeger UK extends safety contract with INEOS O&P UK to 2029
Yesterday
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healthtech
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oil and gas
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reputation management
Draeger Safety UK has secured a contract extension with INEOS O&P UK, continuing vital services until 2029, enhancing safety technology in the petrochemical sector.
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HighPoint & Samsung showcase advanced NVMe storage options
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storage
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paas
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hpc
HighPoint Technologies has launched its RocketAIC E1.S NVMe storage range, rivaling Samsung's PM1735, targeting high-performance computing and AI applications.
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Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds
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travel
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online bookings
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business travel
A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.
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Ataccama and Concord partner to boost data trust efforts
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digital transformation
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Ataccama has partnered with Concord to tackle data modernisation issues in regulated sectors, enhancing data trust and compliance for healthcare and financial services.
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The hidden costs of legacy systems: why mid-market supply chains need modernising in 2025 and beyond
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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Mid-market supply chains are urged to modernise their outdated IT systems, as 97% of professionals acknowledge legacy technology hampers agility and efficiency.
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Hitachi Vantara boosts Manor Lodge's IT infrastructure
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storage
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robots
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data protection
Hitachi Vantara partners with Manor Lodge School in Hertfordshire to enhance its IT infrastructure, eliminating outages and enabling advanced technologies.
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Salad Money streamlines payments with Payit integration
Yesterday
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fintech
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payment technologies
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customers
Payit, powered by NatWest, has been integrated into the Salad Money platform, revolutionising how customers make loan repayments online.