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In the AI gold rush, data centre infrastructure vendors are selling shovels

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Schneider Electric leads in liquid cooling tech for AI data centres, tackling heat challenges amid booming demand for high-performance computing infrastructure.
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UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.
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Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.
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Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
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UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.
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Softonic sees surge in wellness app downloads during April

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Softonic reports a surge in downloads of stress-relief apps during Stress Awareness Month, with wellness tools now doubling on its platform in a year.
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Veeam unveils secure AI access to backups with Anthropic MCP

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Veeam unveils AI-ready features with Model Context Protocol support, enabling secure, context-aware access to backup data for smarter enterprise solutions.
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Lineaje launches AI-powered self-healing for software security

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Lineaje unveils AI-driven tools to enhance software supply chain security, offering self-healing open-source packages and comprehensive risk analysis.
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ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
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Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.
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Intelex launches new EHSQ software for smaller firms

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Intelex has launched Intelex Essentials, a streamlined EHSQ management software designed for small and medium-sized enterprises, simplifying safety compliance.
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Global GenAI spending to hit USD $644 billion by 2025

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Global spending on generative AI is set to soar to USD $644 billion by 2025, marking a 76.4% increase from the previous year, according to Gartner.
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Zoho introduces Projects Plus to enhance project management

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Zoho has launched Projects Plus, a new project management platform for medium and large organisations, integrating key apps to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
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Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Cloudsmith has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to expand its global presence and enhance software supply chain security.
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Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Kaspersky has launched a revamped initiative in its Kaspersky United programme, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for smaller companies and software startups.
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Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising eCommerce and smart analytics.
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Hexagon launches cloud-based test drive software VTDx

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Hexagon has unveiled VTDx, a cloud-based software for testing Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, aiming to streamline testing and reduce costs for automakers.
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VR & AR transforming innovation in product development

Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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Virtual and Augmented Reality are revolutionising product development and innovation across industries, driving demand for these transformative technologies.
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LambdaTest raises $38 million to enhance QA platform

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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LambdaTest has raised $38 million in funding, led by Avataar Ventures, to enhance its AI-driven QA solutions amid growing demand in software testing.
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Philips launches ScreenShare for wireless content sharing

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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PPDS has launched Philips ScreenShare, a new software solution enabling seamless wireless content sharing in educational and corporate spaces.