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SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
Digital Transformation

SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend

Fragmented information is curbing aviation’s return on a USD $50.8 billion technology bill as delays, AI and security efforts suffer.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
UK bank scam attempts rise 62% as fraudsters shift tactics
Biometrics

UK bank scam attempts rise 62% as fraudsters shift tactics

Customers are increasingly being tricked into approving payments, as UK banks reported a 62% rise in attempted social engineering scams in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
UK marketers lead global shift to GEO in AI search
Digital Transformation

UK marketers lead global shift to GEO in AI search

AI-led search is pushing brands to adapt fast, with UK marketers more prepared than global peers for a click-less discovery model.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
AI projects stall as testing lags behind deployment
DevOps

AI projects stall as testing lags behind deployment

More than half of organisations have shipped AI tools, but quality problems and weak testing are leaving many projects stranded before production.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth
Digital Transformation

Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth

Rising delivery demands are pushing retailers and marketplaces to seek faster, cheaper fulfilment without the cost of owning fleets or warehouses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Bizzdesign launches Unify to link collaboration & data
Digital Transformation

Bizzdesign launches Unify to link collaboration & data

It aims to cut tool sprawl for large companies by putting whiteboarding and enterprise data in one workspace for faster transformation decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal
Customer Experience

Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal

The deal gives Redsquid nearly 80 more staff and more than GBP £8 million in revenue as it deepens its UK education technology push.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Rotary Bearings launches sensor parts with dashboard
Software-as-a-Service

Rotary Bearings launches sensor parts with dashboard

Manufacturers could cut downtime as real-time sensor data on bearings and motors helps spot faults earlier and reduce maintenance costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
HuffPost UK adopts Taboola DeeperDive AI answer engine
Marketing Technologies

HuffPost UK adopts Taboola DeeperDive AI answer engine

As referral traffic from search weakens, the publisher is betting AI answers on-site will keep readers engaged and protect ad revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Qlik launches agentic AI advisory to speed deployments
Data Analytics

Qlik launches agentic AI advisory to speed deployments

Businesses under pressure to prove AI returns may use Qlik's new advisory service to sift viable agentic projects from broad ambitions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
Software-as-a-Service

Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform

Poor asset data can leave critical systems exposed, as the update turns xDome visibility gaps into prioritised security tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
ControlUp tops USD $100 million ARR & becomes unicorn
Digital Transformation

ControlUp tops USD $100 million ARR & becomes unicorn

Demand for automated workplace IT has pushed ControlUp past USD $100 million ARR, lifting its valuation above USD $1 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Security teams want AI tools under human oversight
Firewalls

Security teams want AI tools under human oversight

Human review remains central as 77% of security professionals back AI tools in operations, with 88% already adding guardrails.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
PHP firms face tougher hunt for skilled developers
Virtualisation

PHP firms face tougher hunt for skilled developers

A shortage of experienced coders is putting pressure on teams maintaining mission-critical web systems as most PHP users plan upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
Unified Communications

Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams

Senior staff are increasingly in the crosshairs as suspected former Black Basta affiliates use Teams impersonation to seize remote access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Cisco trials DEScycle metals recovery at Teesside plant
Supply Chain

Cisco trials DEScycle metals recovery at Teesside plant

The trial will test whether smaller-scale recycling can recover valuable metals from retired network kit and improve supply-chain traceability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Elite adds AI to flag dubious legal billing entries
Data governance

Elite adds AI to flag dubious legal billing entries

Law firms could cut client disputes as Elite’s new tool spots subjective billing risks before invoices are submitted.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Colt completes SAP cloud ERP migration across 40 countries
Hybrid Cloud

Colt completes SAP cloud ERP migration across 40 countries

Downtime on Colt's switchover was cut to 6.5 hours, helping the telecoms group reduce disruption across operations in 40 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8
Unified Communications

VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8

Government and defence users get faster failover and more automation as VQ Conference Manager 4.8 adds tighter controls for sensitive conferencing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026