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UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation
Data Protection

UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation

Greater efficiency and profit gains are pushing smaller firms to invest in data and AI, while compliance digitisation lags behind.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Cyber fears stall UK SMEs' digital plans & AI uptake
Data Protection

Cyber fears stall UK SMEs' digital plans & AI uptake

Cyber fears and skills gaps leave UK SMEs torn between bold 2026 digital ambitions and hesitation over AI adoption and data security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Cybersecurity fears stall UK SMEs' digital ambitions
Data Protection

Cybersecurity fears stall UK SMEs' digital ambitions

Cyber fears are stalling digital plans for UK SMEs, with 42% naming security as the main barrier despite strong ambitions for 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Global Stories

ISO Certification stories

PlanRadar launches AI agents for project workflows
Software-as-a-Service

PlanRadar launches AI agents for project workflows

Manual follow-up on construction and property projects could be cut from hours to minutes as the software rolls out automated task agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Daon wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for biometric model
Biometrics

Daon wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for biometric model

The award highlights rising pressure on identity vendors to stop fraud that now slips between login checks, account recovery and contact-centre calls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
AHEAD expands in Europe with Prolimax buy & new UK hub
DataCentre infrastructure

AHEAD expands in Europe with Prolimax buy & new UK hub

The deal gives the US group a faster route into the UK and EU, with local logistics, compliance and sales support for clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Goldman Sachs Alternatives backs Schellman expansion
Data Protection

Goldman Sachs Alternatives backs Schellman expansion

Goldman Sachs Alternatives to take stake in Schellman, backing global expansion in AI governance, cybersecurity compliance and digital trust.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Culture Amp secures ISO42001 for responsible AI governance
Risk & Compliance

Culture Amp secures ISO42001 for responsible AI governance

Culture Amp has earned ISO42001 certification, confirming its AI governance meets global standards for accountability, transparency and responsible management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services
Data Protection

Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services

Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan
Data Protection

HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan

Irish firms face tighter cyber oversight as HCS expands advisory services for regulated sectors and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house compliance teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills
Supply Chain

Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills

Irish companies are under pressure to meet tighter rules and sustainability demands, prompting Antaris to add training for in-house teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
Data Analytics

2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company

The warehouse clear-out freed space for a major supply chain group while diverting 2.5 tonnes of old electronics from landfill.

By Lisa Pfahlert • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
K&L Gates rolls out Legora across Australian offices
Digital Transformation

K&L Gates rolls out Legora across Australian offices

Australian lawyers will get structured AI training as K&L Gates ties the Legora rollout to governance rules aimed at reassuring clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push
Data Protection

Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push

Splashtop taps Australian distributor Leader to push secure remote access and autonomous endpoint management for hybrid workforces.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Borderless CS earns praise for hands-on ISO certification support
Data Protection

Borderless CS earns praise for hands-on ISO certification support

Borderless CS earned praise for its hands-on, transparent approach to ISO certification, delivering results swiftly and simplifying a usually complex process.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Caring Hands Health Care earns ISO certifications for safety & quality
Risk & Compliance

Caring Hands Health Care earns ISO certifications for safety & quality

Caring Hands Health Care secured ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications, enhancing its quality management and occupational health and safety standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Vooban launches AI & cybersecurity divisions to boost adoption
Digital Transformation

Vooban launches AI & cybersecurity divisions to boost adoption

Vooban has launched Vooban Labs and Vooban Cyber to advance AI innovation and cybersecurity, meeting rising Canadian business demands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025