UK stories

Information & communication sector shows resilience to inflation
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Amidst rising inflation, the information and communication sector demonstrates remarkable resilience, with less impact observed.

NexPay boosts global growth plans with key board appointments
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In a move set to bolster its international expansion, Australian global payment solutions platform NexPay has announced key board appointments.

Soft skills valued over traditional methods in AI-era hiring trends
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Soft skills are becoming more valued than traditional methods in AI-era hiring, amid a shift towards skills-based recruitment.

Aptum & Bridgepointe Technologies announce global cloud solutions partnership
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Global cloud provider Aptum joins hands with tech advisory firm, Bridgepointe Technologies, in a strategic partnership.

NCSC launches Cyber Incident Exercising scheme in the UK
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The NCSC has launched a new Cyber Incident Exercising scheme, providing cyber-incident preparation services to UK firms.

Quorum Cyber adds Scott Burman to helm Advisory in strategic move
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Quorum Cyber has appointed Scott Burman as Head of Advisory, affirming its commitment to bolstering its global cybersecurity services.

AI propels European businesses towards increasing smart video adoption
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AI is increasingly driving businesses across Europe to adopt smart video use, with numerous sectors recognising AI's potential impact.

Alert anxiety hits workers over constant out-of-hours notifications
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business
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Out-of-hours notifications are causing 'alert anxiety' in UK workers, with the problem especially acute among younger generations.

Managers call for more AI use despite underutilisation
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Despite nearly 70% of managers advocating for greater use of artificial intelligence, only 23% utilise it, a Beamery study reveals.

UK IT leaders reveal skill gaps hindering innovation
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IT leaders in the UK are facing significant skill gaps in strategic thinking, AI and business acumen, a new Red Hat study reveals.

Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta as Head of Project Management
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Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta, former VIPA Digital Associate Director, as Head of Project Management to help guide its sustainable data centre operations across Europe.

Voxility enhances European presence with new point of presence in London
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Voxility has expanded its IaaS offering in Europe, establishing a new point of presence at AtlasEdge's London data centre.

Stratio BD earns Honourable Mention in Gartner's Magic Quadrant 2024
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data governance
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data quality
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Stratio BD, a leading AI Data Fabric specialist, earns an Honourable Mention in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools.

E-CTC calls for better online trade support for small businesses
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E-Commerce Trade Commission (E-CTC) campaigners for enhanced online trade support to boost UK small business growth.

Firms cautious of AI implementation over data security fears
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Despite a £500m AI investment pledge, UK firms remain hesitant to adopt AI due to data security fears, says report.

E-CTC urges better online trade support for UK small businesses
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The eCommerce Trade Commission pushes for enhanced online export support for UK SMEs to boost annual revenue.

NomuPay acquires Total Processing to bolster global payment services
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ireland
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payment innovation
NomuPay expands global reach with the acquisition of Total Processing, in a bid to streamline its payment services.

Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
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Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.

UK's legal tech firm Lawhive creates first AI paralegal, Lawrence
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Legal tech firm Lawhive unveils the UK's first AI paralegal, Lawrence, who passed the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

Reddit appoints Durgesh Kaushik as VP of International Growth
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Durgesh Kaushik takes up a new role as VP of International Growth at Reddit, aiming to increase global user adoption.
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Pentest People launches cybersecurity training course
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Pentest People unveils 'Cyber Security Fundamentals,' a two-day training programme, providing thorough cybersecurity understanding.

Siemens Gamesa equips Hull factory with Secure I.T. Environments' data centre
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Siemens Gamesa's Hull factory is now equipped with a state-of-the-art ModCel data centre from Secure I.T. Environments Ltd.

UK IT leaders report dire skills gap in AI, reveals Telehouse study
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Telehouse study reveals a significant artificial intelligence skills gap among UK IT leaders, with 33% reporting insufficiency.

Sekuro expands cybersecurity operations into the UK
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Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, has expanded its operations into the United Kingdom in efforts to aid British organisations.