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Market Growth stories - Page 14

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Forterro appoints Alice Taylor Chief of Staff to drive AI growth

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Forterro appoints Alice Taylor as Chief of Staff to accelerate European expansion and lead its AI and cloud transformation strategy for industrial clients.
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Mintivo appoints new directors to support ambitious growth

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Mintivo appoints Steve Casey and Graham Ford to senior roles, aiming to boost growth by 25% this year and strengthen customer experience and operations.
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AI adoption rises as proposal teams fight economic pressures

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Rising economic pressures drive UK, US and Australian proposal teams to adopt AI, boosting bid quality and revenue despite tougher market conditions.
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AI in customer service: balancing technology & the human touch

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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UK firms embrace AI to support, not replace, customer service agents, blending tech with empathy for better CX and stronger customer loyalty in 2025.
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Entry-level 3D printers thrive while industrial market declines

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Entry-level 3D printers saw a 21% revenue surge in Q2 2025, while Industrial and Midrange segments faced declines amid weak investment and market shifts.
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From tools to trust: Why compliance still relies on human expertise

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Automation eases compliance pressures, but human expertise remains vital to interpret risks and ensure ethical, effective information security management.
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Tribes Digital wins grant to enhance DevCheck with university help

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Tribes Digital has won a grant from Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub to enhance its AI vetting tool DevCheck with University of Manchester support.
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Sales streaming vs. sales seeking: How RevOps just became B2B's most important team

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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RevOps teams now lead B2B sales success by uniting marketing and sales, boosting win rates by 59% and cutting GTM costs by 30%, says Boston Consulting Group.
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SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Tom Holland's Bero brewery is thriving with an enterprise ERP from day one, proving tech foresight is key for startups in a challenging craft beer market.
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Pax8 launches Agent Store & AI playbook to boost MSP growth

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Pax8 launches Agent Store and Managed Intelligence Provider Playbook to help MSPs adopt AI and boost growth with tailored digital solutions.
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Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.
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Most UK mid-sized firms plan finance software switch soon

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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A survey reveals 93% of UK and Ireland mid-sized firms plan to switch finance software soon, seeking balance between cost, complexity and functionality.
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Org Group invests in HappyPath Labs to boost CX technology reach

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Org Group has taken a minority stake in Irish start-up HappyPath Labs to expand its reach in AI-driven customer experience technology for contact centres.
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RegScale appoints Chad Woolf as Chief Product Officer for growth

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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RegScale appoints Chad Woolf as Chief Product Officer to lead product strategy and scale its continuous controls monitoring platform for global growth.
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Steve Arentzoff named Chief Marketing Officer at Globality

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Steve Arentzoff has joined Globality as Chief Marketing Officer to lead marketing and boost its AI-driven autonomous sourcing technology in enterprise procurement.
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Avalara launches global AI tools to streamline compliance tasks

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Avalara has launched global AI tools, including its agent Avi, to speed up compliance and tax tasks within enterprise systems, cutting filing times significantly.
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Evolve appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Evolve Business Group appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer to drive expansion and enhance sales, marketing, and operational growth across its global operations.
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Microsoft Excel celebrates 40 years as a mainstay for SMEs

Sun, 5th Oct 2025
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financial systems
Microsoft Excel celebrates 40 years as a vital tool for UK SMEs, with 88% of finance leaders endorsing AI to enhance rather than replace it.
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AI for SMBs: Turning big tech advantages into small business strengths

Sat, 4th Oct 2025
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Generative AI is empowering 62% of small UK businesses to innovate and compete, unlocking growth without the major costs faced by larger firms.
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GenAI models market to soar past USD $14 billion by 2025

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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The global generative AI models market is set to surge by 149.8% in 2025, surpassing USD $14 billion as adoption becomes standard across tech sectors.