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IBC selects eight projects for 2025 media innovation

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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IBC has unveiled eight projects for its 2025 Media Innovation Programme, collaborating with firms like Verizon and BT to tackle key media technology challenges.
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BT Health report highlights NHS cyber security concerns

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Recent surveys by BT Health reveal serious concerns over cyber security in the NHS, with staff lacking confidence in defences and fearing potential cyber-attacks.
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BT Group collaborates with Optiva to boost 5G services

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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BT Group is enhancing its enterprise services by integrating Optiva's Application Server, boosting B2B offerings and 5G network capabilities.
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BT & Equinix expand to boost global interconnectivity

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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BT and Equinix have unveiled an expansion of their partnership, enhancing global interconnectivity for multinational customers via BT's Global Fabric platform.
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Globality enhances AI Agent Glo with new pricing analysis

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Globality has enhanced its Glo AI Agent, introducing advanced pricing analysis tools aimed at helping Global 2000 firms optimise decision-making and reduce costs.
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BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Jon James has been appointed as CEO of BT Business, set to take the helm next month, as the company shifts focus towards the UK market.
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Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
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BT urges CNI to switch from copper to digital by 2025

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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BT is calling on UK's Critical National Infrastructure providers to shift from outdated analogue systems to digital by December 2025 to safeguard essential services.
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Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Alan Paton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud digital transformation partner, to drive further growth.
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Caroline O'Connor joins Zayo Europe as Chief Legal Officer

Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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Zayo Europe has announced the appointment of Caroline O'Connor as Chief Legal Officer, bolstering its executive team amid continued growth in the sector.
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Procurement in 2025: From 'should we try AI?' to 'When can we start?'

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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A Gartner survey reveals that 72% of procurement leaders are prioritising GenAI integration, marking a pivotal shift towards strategic decision-making.
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Gallagher Security honours achievements at partner awards

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Gallagher Security honoured its UK and European Channel Partners at the annual awards ceremony held in Warwick, recognising excellence and commitment.
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LambdaTest raises $38 million to enhance QA platform

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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LambdaTest has raised $38 million in funding, led by Avataar Ventures, to enhance its AI-driven QA solutions amid growing demand in software testing.
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AWS enhances Amazon Q Developer with AI-driven features

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Amazon Web Services unveils AI-driven enhancements to Amazon Q Developer, streamlining software development and boosting efficiency by up to 80%.
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Will Kirk teams up with BT to digitise UK heritage firms

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Will Kirk has teamed up with BT to promote tech adoption among UK heritage businesses, as research reveals two-thirds value technology for tradition.
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BT introduces tools to ease net zero technology anxiety

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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New research from BT reveals that 72% of UK business leaders are stressed about meeting Net Zero targets, despite 56% feeling optimistic about sustainability.
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BT enhances dashboard to monitor AI carbon emissions

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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BT has enhanced its Carbon Network Dashboard, enabling businesses to track carbon emissions and energy use linked to AI applications and workloads.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 sets EE traffic record

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has set a record for gaming traffic on EE and BT's broadband, with a 144% spike in Xbox Live traffic this launch.
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BT unveils Global Fabric platform to enhance AI connectivity

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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BT has launched its Global Fabric platform after extensive testing, aiming to enhance business connectivity and streamline access to cloud services.
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Appsbroker rebrands as Qodea following successful merger

Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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Europe's Premier Google Cloud partner Appsbroker CTS rebrands as Qodea after last year's merger. Qodea focuses on security, data, and innovation for global brands.