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University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp

Yesterday
University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.
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Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network

4 days ago
Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water’s network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.
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Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

4 days ago
Yorkshire’s Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
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Most SAP users plan AI but remain cautious on real benefits

Last week
Nearly 90% of SAP users in the UK and Ireland plan to deploy AI, yet 74% remain sceptical about its real-world benefits, a new survey finds.
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DAS Fire appoints new leaders to drive UK & Ireland growth

Last week
DAS Fire appoints David Parry as Managing Director and Paul Darke as Executive Director to boost UK and Ireland growth in data centre fire safety.
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NetApp appoints Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for UKI

Last week
NetApp has appointed Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for the UK and Ireland, bringing 30 years' experience and leadership from India to the role.
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Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires

Last week
Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.
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Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption

Last month
Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.
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Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities

Last month
UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.
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Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Last month
Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
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Europe’s productivity puzzle: Is outdated workplace tech to blame?

Last month
Europe’s productivity stalls as many firms rely on outdated tech, with only 28% of UK workers having the tools needed for effective collaboration.
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needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting

Last month
UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.
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Enterprise Ireland launches Canada Advisory Tech Council

Last month
Irish exports to Canada hit a record EUR €585 million (CAD $954 million) in 2024, soaring 32% since 2021 as technology and services firms boost trade ties.
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Safe Software passes USD $100M revenue as growth accelerates

Last month
Safe Software has surpassed USD $100M in annual revenue, growing nearly 20% amid global expansion and new AI-driven product updates.
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CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions

Last month
Almost all UK and Ireland CFOs work evenings or weekends, with 25% prioritising timely data access over inflation and cybersecurity concerns.
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OpenTable rolls out upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme worldwide

Last month
OpenTable has globally launched its upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme, rewarding diners with points and perks to boost repeat restaurant bookings.
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Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Bovonic secures funding from Cultivate Ventures to launch its QuadSense mastitis screening device in UK and Ireland, expanding beyond New Zealand farms.
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Pwn2Own event uncovers 73 zero-days with USD $1 million in prizes

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Seventy-three zero-day vulnerabilities were uncovered at Pwn2Own, with winners sharing USD $1 million in prizes for exposing critical cyber flaws.
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Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.
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ManageEngine scales UK growth as cloud & AI demand surges

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
ManageEngine boosts UK focus as demand for cloud-first, AI-driven IT management surges, with the UK now its second-largest global market.