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Manchester United unleashes Extreme Networks Wi-Fi
Data Analytics

Manchester United unleashes Extreme Networks Wi-Fi

Red Devils fans attending matches at Old Trafford this season can now experience fast new Wi-Fi provided by Extreme Networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Big Data London unveils its keynote speaker lineup
Data Analytics

Big Data London unveils its keynote speaker lineup

British Astronaut and Author Major Tim Peake is set to headline Big Data LDN (London), the UK's data, analytics and AI event.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion
Marketing Technologies

Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion

The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Survey finds Brits do not trust neighbours with Wi-Fi access
Unified Communications

Survey finds Brits do not trust neighbours with Wi-Fi access

Express VPN's recent survey finds that most Brits are unlikely to share Wi-Fi access with neighbours over a lack of trust and skyrocketing broadband prices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes
Cybersecurity

UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes

Hamilton Barnes blames ageing talent for the skills shortage of 160,000 cybersecurity professionals and salary hikes pricing SMEs out of the market.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
IT professionals in UK SMES lack crucial knowledge
Sharp

IT professionals in UK SMES lack crucial knowledge

Research by Sharp, a provider of business technology products and SMEs across Europe, shows a clear IT knowledge gap amongst smaller firms in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Exclusive: Why the OpenADR Alliance continues to expand
EduTech

Exclusive: Why the OpenADR Alliance continues to expand

A member-based organisation, the OpenADR Alliance now has over 200 member companies interested in driving OpenADR adoption.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals
Fintech

Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals

The lack of women in the tech sector hinders diversity and contributes to the significant skills gap, according to Computer Weekly's survey of tech workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
US' cybersecurity EO has changed software development, says Sonatype
Supply Chain

US' cybersecurity EO has changed software development, says Sonatype

92% of large enterprises now maintain an SBOM (software bill of materials) or plan to implement it in the next year.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fintech

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart

According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
New partnership empowers Umazi's due diligence with AI
Partner Programmes

New partnership empowers Umazi's due diligence with AI

iDenfy has partnered with the UK-based cross-industry due diligence platform, Umazi to elevate due diligence processes within the SME market. .

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Lookout finds UK Cyber Essentials unknown to security pros
Cloud Access Security Broker

Lookout finds UK Cyber Essentials unknown to security pros

Lookout unveils research finding security experts have a significant lack of awareness of the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Essentials framework.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Govt launches £50m fund to turbocharge UK as tech superpower
EduTech

Govt launches £50m fund to turbocharge UK as tech superpower

The UK Government has launched the Research Ventures Catalyst fund, injecting £50 million to bolster cutting-edge research in tech and science.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Modern applications need modern approaches in hybrid IT landscape
Cisco

Modern applications need modern approaches in hybrid IT landscape

Some 67% of UK IT professionals say leaders do not understand that modern applications need modern approaches and tools in today's hybrid IT landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Kingsfield receives international recognition from Microsoft
Microsoft

Kingsfield receives international recognition from Microsoft

IT specialist Kingsfield has achieved international recognition from Microsoft, being named the FY23 Worldwide Surface Rising Star Partner of the Year.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Netscout releases next-generation Omnis Cyber Intelligence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netscout releases next-generation Omnis Cyber Intelligence

The hierarchical ML-based threat analytics at source optimises threat detection and matures Zero Trust security architecture.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Tata Steel UK and iov42 to tackle steel industry's efficiency challenges
Blockchain

Tata Steel UK and iov42 to tackle steel industry's efficiency challenges

Tata Steel UK and iov42 have been selected for the Demonstrating the Potential of Blockchain challenge, funded by the Welsh Government.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2023
UserTesting launches new certified agency partner program
Digital Transformation

UserTesting launches new certified agency partner program

The program is designed to provide agencies with the training, resources, and technology to build and/or enhance their UX research and design offerings.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023
Lunar partners Zayo to accelerate digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Lunar partners Zayo to accelerate digital transformation

The strategic partnership will accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge digital solutions for enterprises and improve performance.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023