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G2A adds Klarna to offer flexible payments for gamers

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G2A adds Klarna at checkout, letting European gamers split or delay payments on over 90,000 digital titles and in-game purchases.
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Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer

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hedgehog lab has promoted Malcolm Seagrave to CEO, tasking him with scaling its AI-driven digital consultancy across the North and Scotland.
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External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn

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IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.
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Cynomi targets MSPs with new third-party risk push

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cloud security
Cynomi is urging MSPs to tap booming demand for third-party risk services as supply chain attacks surge and compliance rules tighten.
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Mastercard unveils AI 'Virtual C-Suite' for small firms

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Mastercard launches its Virtual C-Suite AI agents, starting with a Virtual CFO, to give small firms automated executive-style insights.
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SonicWall receives 5-Star Award in 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide

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firewalls
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network security
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partner programmes
SonicWall earns a 5-Star rating in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide, spotlighting its focus on partner success and security outcomes.
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Stellar Omada lands HMRC testing deal worth GBP £10m

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Edinburgh's Stellar Omada secures five-year HMRC digital testing contract worth more than GBP £10m, bolstering its UK public sector footprint.
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Automotive Insights adds leaders & moves to new base

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cartech
Automotive Insights bolsters senior team with three key hires and relocates to a new Manchester base to fuel its next growth phase.
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Personnel Checks buys KYC to boost SME screening reach

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data protection
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risk & compliance
Personnel Checks buys Manchester-based Know Your Candidate, gaining 2,000 SME clients and a second UK base in a six-figure deal.
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Microsoft unveils 365 E7 suite & Agent 365 for AI control

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Microsoft shifts Copilot from assistant to AI agents and unveils the E7 Frontier Suite to bundle automation, security and governance.
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Teciem names Didier Bouillard chair to steer growth

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Teciem appoints fintech veteran Didier Bouillard as independent chair, tasking him with steering governance and growth under private equity.
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HIVED rolls out unified electric delivery for UK SMEs

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HIVED launches HIVED One, a unified all-electric parcel service aimed at simplifying nationwide deliveries for UK eCommerce SMEs.
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Balancing the scales: Women's authority and risk-taking still judged differently in marketing and tech

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Women in marketing and tech still see their authority doubted and risk-taking questioned, while male confidence is too often overvalued.
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Building in public: Why women entrepreneurs need visibility as much as capital

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Women founders are closing the start-up gap, but with VC still lagging, visibility and public storytelling are now vital growth capital.
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Optimizing performance. Forgetting meaning

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iwd
Brands are chasing clicks and dashboards, but neglecting to measure meaning, impact and equity that drive long-term value and growth.
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Why women entrepreneurs must own their digital identity

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Women founders risk empires built on rented platforms; owning domains turns digital identity into an asset they control and can scale.
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Three hard truths about being a woman in tech

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Women are entering tech in greater numbers, but real power lies in shaping revenue, strategy and growth, not just filling headcount targets.
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Celerity appoints David Stokes to drive IBM M&A push

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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Celerity hires ex-IBM leader David Stokes to steer UK and European M&A and deepen collaboration around IBM's watsonx AI and data platform.
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Why closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship is key to unlocking growth

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With women-led start-ups securing just 2.3% of 2024 VC funds, Cristina Fonseca says closing tech's gender gap is vital for growth.
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Amperity hires Bridget Perry as Chief Marketing Officer

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cx
Amperity names seasoned SaaS marketer Bridget Perry as CMO to drive global growth and sharpen its AI-focused customer data platform.