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UK businesses face major IT resilience gaps despite investment

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Despite investment in digital transformation, 72% of UK businesses faced major IT disruptions last year, highlighting significant resilience and recovery gaps.
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Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas to lead government sector growth

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas as Government Practise Lead to expand services for public sector clients across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.
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European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.
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NTT DATA named advisory partner for Plug & Play AI hubs

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.
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Illumio & NVIDIA partner to boost Zero Trust for critical infrastructure

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Illumio partners with NVIDIA to enhance Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure, boosting visibility and breach containment across IT and OT systems.
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UK accountancy firms cautious on fully embracing cloud IT shift

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Over a third of UK accountancy firms adopt hybrid IT, balancing cloud and legacy tech, with many cautious about fully embracing digital transformation in 2025.
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LF Energy welcomes Hydro-Quebec as strategic member, sets new events

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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LF Energy welcomes Southern California Edison and Hydro-Quebec as members, scheduling 2025 summits to boost open source solutions in energy transition.
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Data privacy, cost & legacy barriers slow enterprise AI

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Research from Cloudera reveals data privacy, legacy systems, and cost hinder global enterprise AI growth despite 96% of IT leaders planning increased adoption.
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Dell launches infrastructure upgrades to support AI data centres

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Dell Technologies has launched new infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing data centre modernisation, focusing on performance and cyber resilience for AI workloads.
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Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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At Hannover Messe 2025, Schneider Electric showcases innovative advancements in automation and electrification aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.
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AI & automation drive evolution in payroll operations

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A new ADP report reveals a shift in payroll roles towards strategic functions, driven by AI, automation, and a focus on employee satisfaction.
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Orgvue & Lightcast join forces to enhance workforce strategy

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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Orgvue has partnered with Lightcast to integrate labour market analytics into its platform, aiding firms in strategic workforce planning with real-time insights.
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How IT leaders can fight back against vendor lock-in and regain control

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Frustration is mounting among IT leaders as vendors tighten their grip on technology roadmaps, forcing costly upgrades and restrictive contracts.
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Unpredictable cloud fees delay projects as European firms overspend

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Over half of European firms exceed cloud storage budgets due to complex fees, causing IT project delays despite strong cloud-first adoption across the region.
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NFON aims for market leadership with new AI strategy

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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NFON has unveiled its ambitious NFON NEXT 2027 strategy, aiming for market leadership in AI-driven business communications and significant revenue growth.
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CSA report aids mid-market firms in SaaS security strategy

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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The Cloud Security Alliance has released a report addressing SaaS complexities for mid-market organisations, revealing that many struggle with security amid limited resources.
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Exclusive: Tanium's Matt Quinn on automating endpoint management

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Matt Quinn, Chief Technology Officer at Tanium, champions the transformative potential of autonomous endpoint management, promising efficiency and cost savings for IT teams.
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Specsavers to save big by switching support to Spinnaker

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Specsavers is set to save a significant amount over the next three years by switching support services from Oracle to Spinnaker, enhancing customer experience.
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The Couture Club's sales soar 200% with Shipster tech

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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The Couture Club has reported a remarkable 200% growth in international sales, thanks to a game-changing logistics overhaul with Shipster's software platform.
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Report reveals strategies for Wi-Fi & Private 5G merger

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled a report on integrating Private 5G and Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance enterprise network management and cut costs.