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UK workplace happiness beats US & Germany, study finds

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UK workers score higher on happiness and productivity than US and Germany, as global study says team enjoyment beats workload in driving output.
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Omnissa study finds AI surge & endpoint security gaps

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Omnissa warns AI tools are surging across workplace devices while patching, encryption and stability gaps widen, especially in regulated sectors.
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Targa Telematics tops European fleet UBI provider ranking

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Targa Telematics named top European fleet usage-based insurance provider in PTOLEMUS ranking as digital motor models accelerate.
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US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.
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Transformation efforts fuel burnout & uncertainty for employees

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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A global study reveals 45% of employees face burnout amid constant transformation, with AI projects speeding fatigue and prompting 36% to consider quitting.
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Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A global study reveals enterprises with mature data readiness and infrastructure see 24% revenue growth and 25% cost savings from AI deployments.
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GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Over 80% of marketing teams worldwide now use generative AI, with 85% in EMEA reporting strong ROI and expanded adoption planned for 2026.
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Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.
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AI adoption surges among non-graduate workers in global south

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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A study reveals 65% of entry-level, non-graduate workers in the global south use AI at work, nearly double the rate seen in high-income countries.
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Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.
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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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Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Network Rail is testing a drone navigation system with Drone Major Limited to enhance safety and reduce trespassing incidents across the UK railway network.
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Students struggle to identify AI use in homework tasks

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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A recent Save My Exams survey reveals that 75% of students use AI for homework, complicating the ability to distinguish human from machine-generated answers.
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Most adults unable to spot AI dating profiles in study

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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A study by Pour Moi reveals that many adults struggle to identify AI-generated dating profiles, with alarming rates of misrecognition across age groups.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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A new study by Modulr reveals that 96% of European travel leaders find their payment systems inadequate, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time.
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UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.
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Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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A study by Manhattan Associates reveals that 40% of shoppers abandon brands after negative return experiences, highlighting the critical need for efficient return processes.
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VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.
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AI revolution in workplace enhances human skill value

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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A new global study by Workday reveals AI as a driver of workplace skills enhancement, with workers embracing human traits like empathy as vital for future success.