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Gigaclear enhances telephony services with Oculeus' RVM

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Gigaclear is set to bolster its telephony services in the UK through Oculeus' Retail Voice Management (RVM) solution.
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UK's festive online spending to surge in 2023, Adobe reports

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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UK's online spending is set to balloon in the 2023 holiday season with shoppers projected to expend £24.1bn, says Adobe.
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Data center market to hit $279bn by 2032 due to global digitalisation

Sat, 11th Nov 2023
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Global data centre valuation projected to reach $279bn by 2032, driven by rising digital infrastructure investments.
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Immuta's report reveals global struggle to stay abreast with AI advancements

Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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Immuta's State of Data Security Report reveals that global executives struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of AI's advancement.
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NHS staff urge for swift digital innovation to improve healthcare outcomes

Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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NHS staff are urging swift digital innovations to curb increasing wait times, cut costs, and enhance patient outcomes, a BT study shows.
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UK's trust in emerging tech lagging – BSV Blockchain study

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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BSV Blockchain study highlights significant gap in UK's trust and understanding of emerging technologies including blockchain and AI.
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UK SMEs lack security measures against concealed cyber threats

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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About one third of UK's small and medium-sized enterprises lack protective measures against hidden cyber threats, a study reveals.
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UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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UK triples £300m investment in AI supercomputing, boosting research capabilities in safety, drug discovery, and clean energy.
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Cloud skills gap deters digital transformation & threatens financial objectives

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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A global cloud skills gap is hampering digital transformation and may impact financial goals, finds a SoftwareOne study.
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ABB opens state-of-the-art facility for cable solutions in Coleshill

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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Swiss tech leader ABB inaugurates a high-tech Coleshill facility to cater for the surge in UK cabling market needs.
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UK launch of Voltaware Sensor for detailed electricity tracking

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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AI-powered Voltaware Sensor debuts in the UK, offering detailed appliance-specific electricity consumption tracking.
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AI-powered Voltaware Sensor launches to reduce UK energy bills

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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AI-powered Voltaware Sensor launches in the UK, helping consumers cut energy costs by tracking individual household appliance use.
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New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.
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The IN Group acquires BioTalent to bolster life sciences recruitment

Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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Global recruiter The IN Group acquires BioTalent, reinforcing its life sciences division while spotlighting AI and data research.
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Generative AI could save office workers a full day weekly, survey reveals

Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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Generative AI has the potential to save office workers a full day's work each week, according to a survey of over 900 workers.
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Gen-AI could save office workers a day's labour per week, study finds

Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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Generative AI could save office workers a day's work per week, according to a survey by SnapLogic. 47% are confident in its potential.
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Payapps secures GBP £10.5 million CIBC IB investment for UK & Ireland expansion

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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Australia-based construction software firm, Payapps, has secured a £10.5m venture growth investment from CIBC Innovation Banking.
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New report reveals shocking sexism pervades UK tech sector

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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Fawcett Society report has uncovers pervasive sexism in the United Kingdom's tech sector, with 72% of women affected.
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Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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Nearly 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in 2023, marking a 9% rise from the previous year, says Hiscox.
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CEOs misunderstand AI cyber threat, exposing need for protective measures

Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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CEOs across the UK and Europe fail to understand the extent of AI cyber threats, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced protections.