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Hybrid Anchor acquires Off Canvas, creating 40 new jobs

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Hybrid Anchor, based in Coatbridge, has acquired Edinburgh tech support firm Off Canvas, creating 40 jobs over three years amid its expansion strategy.
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Pulsant to enhance user experience across UK data centres

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Pulsant launches a nationwide initiative to enhance client experience across its platformEDGE sites, following positive feedback from a Croydon data centre redesign.
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David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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David Tuck Takes Helm as Waracle CEO, Succeeding Chris Martin; Aims for Growth, Innovation in Data and AI. Waracle Recently Acquired Screenmedia.
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Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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Scottish tech firm Waracle wins multi-million-pound contract to enhance SP Energy Networks' digital initiatives, boosting EV chargers and more.
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CBSO selects iplicit for enhanced financial management

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) has chosen iplicit's cloud accounting software to enhance its financial operations, streamlining processes for its busy team.
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Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.
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Prolific aims to establish industry standards for human data use in AI

Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Prolific introduces a first-of-its-kind Participant Wellbeing report, advocating for ethical human data use in AI and academic research, following controversies over AI tasker exploitation.
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UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.
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IWD 2024: Women in eCommerce foresee improvement but barriers persist

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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UK female eCommerce professionals voice optimism for industry improvement yet hurdles remain, with gender bias and stereotypes still notably present.
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Wex Photo Video opens fourteenth UK store in Putney

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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Award-winning retailer Wex Photo Video amplifies its UK footprint with a new flagship store in Putney, marking a key move in their ambitious expansion strategy.
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50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.
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LogRhythm sponsors 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards in support of UK cybersecurity

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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LogRhythm has sponsored the 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards, supporting UK cybersecurity and fostering industry innovation.
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UK's Quorum Cyber gains entry to Microsoft Security Copilot Private Preview

Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Quorum Cyber, a UK-based cybersecurity specialist, has gained entry into the Microsoft Security Copilot Private Preview.
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What should UK universities do to keep hold of their supercomputer brains?

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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HPC staff working in research and education often possess a unique set of skills and experiences that make them highly sought after in the corporate world.
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Quorum Cyber appoints Steven Marandola as VP of Innovation & Rebecca Court as Marketing Director

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Quorum Cyber expands leadership team with Steven Marandola as VP of Innovation and Rebecca Court as Marketing Director. Growing rapidly in the UK.
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UK AI economy projected to reach £2.4 trillion by 2027: AiiA

Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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The mapping released by AI Industry Analytics profiled 8,900 companies, 70 public corporations, 300 AI Hubs, 4,100 investors, and 280 government projects.
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Optima Partners announces new partnership with H2O.ai

Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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Rapidly scaling management consultancy Optima Partners has partnered H2O.ai to co-develop advanced machine learning models for financial services companies.
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Black & White Engineering Expands Global Team with 93 New Hires

Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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Engineering firm Black and White Engineering is expanding its workforce, having experienced a 34% increase in staffing over the past year.
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Lendor appoints Jo Olivia Lee as chief operating officer

Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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Jo Olivia Lee appointed as chief operating officer. She will oversee app development and operations for Singapore and Lendor Thailand.
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PwC and Palo Alto Networks partner, providing 24/7 cybersecurity defence in New Zealand

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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PwC and Palo Alto Networks announce an expanded partnership strengthening cybersecurity defences for New Zealand businesses.