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AI-powered PR app launched to boost small business visibility

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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The PR Mastery App uses AI to help UK SMEs create press releases and gain media coverage affordably, bypassing costly traditional PR agencies.
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AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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AI use in European workplaces surges with 83% adoption, yet just 31% have formal policies, raising concerns over security and ethical risks.
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UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.
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Gigamon launches AI tools to boost hybrid cloud security

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Gigamon unveils AI tools to enhance hybrid cloud security with real-time monitoring of AI traffic and a GenAI assistant for simplified network management.
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Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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data protection
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fintech
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breach prevention
Norway mandates FAPI 2.0 security protocol across its national healthcare network to enhance protection of patient data with banking-level safeguards.
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HPE & Veeam expand partnership for hybrid cloud resilience

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
HPE and Veeam have expanded their partnership to enhance hybrid cloud data resilience with integrated backup, migration, and cyber threat readiness solutions.
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FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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breach prevention
FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.
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Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions

Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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application security
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breach prevention
Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.
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Maplin's AI-powered ad strategy fuels 17% profit surge online

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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ai
Maplin's AI-driven ad strategy has powered a 17% profit rise and 14.2% revenue growth, outpacing UK online retail averages significantly in the past year.
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Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.
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Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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cloud security
A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
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NiCE & AWS deepen AI partnership to power CX automation

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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NiCE expands its AI partnership with AWS to enhance CXone Mpower, bringing advanced AI-powered automation to customer experience workflows at enterprise scale.
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GlobalLogic joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecom networks

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
GlobalLogic has joined the AI-RAN Alliance to enhance AI integration in radio access networks, boosting automation, efficiency and new revenue opportunities in telecoms.
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Cloud Security Alliance launches Valid-AI-ted tool for STAR checks

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
The Cloud Security Alliance has launched Valid-AI-ted, an AI tool offering automated quality checks for STAR Level 1 cloud security self-assessments.
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Cloud Security Alliance launches pledge for responsible AI use

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
The Cloud Security Alliance has launched the AI Trustworthy Pledge to promote responsible, transparent, and ethical AI development and usage globally.
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UK manufacturing SMEs could boost GDP by GBP £83bn if scaled up

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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power / energy
UK manufacturing SMEs could boost GDP by GBP £83bn if they scale, but face barriers like outdated planning and funding access, says new report.
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Gartner: Generative AI to power 75% of analytics by 2027

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
By 2027, generative AI will power 75% of new analytics content, transforming business decisions with perceptive, autonomous insights, predicts Gartner.
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Secure Code Warrior unveils free AI security rules for developers

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Secure Code Warrior has launched free AI Security Rules on GitHub, helping developers secure code creation with AI tools like GitHub Copilot and others.
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NiCE & Snowflake partner to boost secure AI-driven data sharing

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
NiCE teams up with Snowflake to enable secure, AI-driven sharing and automation of customer data, enhancing efficiency and personalisation across enterprises.
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UK firms underprepared for AI risks as CyXcel launches DRM tool

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Nearly one-third of UK firms lack AI risk policies, as CyXcel unveils a new DRM tool to tackle rising AI threats and compliance demands.