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Essex-based Provide Community utilises RealWear smart glasses
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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smart glasses
Essex-based company Provide Community successfully adopts RealWear's Navigator 500 smart glasses, enhancing service provision and learning experiences for its podiatry team.
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Over 40% of UK to shop for Valentine's Day gifts, finds Airtime Rewards
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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This Valentine's Day approaches, 42% of UK consumers will buy gifts, 38% will celebrate, and 52% will send cards, indicating potential opportunities for retailers amidst scepticism of the occasion, reveals Airtime Rewards survey.
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Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).
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UK retailers' inconsistent return policies revealed by Sendcloud study
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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transparency
Sendcloud's study reveals a lack of transparency in return policies among the UK's top 100 retailers, with only 23% clearly showing their paid return policies on their homepages.
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China's hacking accusations against West lack substantial proof, says SentinelOne
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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hacking
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SentinelOne's investigation refutes China's allegations of Western hacking, highlighting a lack of substantial proof and noting China's use of recycled details from leaked US documents.
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40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Valentine's Day still attractive to UK consumers: 40% plan to spend on gifts and 42% intend to go shopping, despite 62% choosing not to observe, according to Airtime Rewards research.
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Telefónica Tech partners with CrowdStrike for enhanced cybersecurity
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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ai security
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Telefónica Tech UK&I boosts cybersecurity offering by expanding partnership with CrowdStrike, aiming to deliver improved Managed Detection and Response to ensure better digital protection.
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Infinigate launches financial services programme to support European partners
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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financing
Infinigate launches 'Infinigate Financial Services', providing partners across Europe with funding solutions to tackle CAPEX concerns and enhance growth in an unpredictable market landscape.
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Cybermindz launches CISOSupport for mental health of cybersecurity chiefs
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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threat actors
Cybermindz.org has unveiled CISOSupport, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling the high rate of job burnout among cybersecurity leaders by providing tailored mental health support.
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UK's T&L industry falls behind in AI adoption & sustainability goals
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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UK transport and logistics industry falls behind in AI uptake and sustainability goals amid cost and knowledge barriers, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by HERE Technologies and AWS.
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Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to boost warehouse tech efficiency
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
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inventory management systems
Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to provide fully integrated rate shopping and freight management solutions, improving order processing speed and accuracy while cutting operational costs.
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HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
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SME resellers foresee a brighter year amidst rising cyber threats
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
After a tough year, UK security SME resellers anticipate a brighter future, confidently preparing to help businesses protect their networks and data from escalating cyber threats.
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AI uptake rises in financial services despite data challenges
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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UK and US financial services and insurance firms are increasingly embracing AI, however, data silos and operational risk concerns are impeding widespread application, says an EXL study.
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Wex Photo Video opens fourteenth UK store in Putney
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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customer service
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photography
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creative technologies
Award-winning retailer Wex Photo Video amplifies its UK footprint with a new flagship store in Putney, marking a key move in their ambitious expansion strategy.
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SourseAI expands global reach with Melon Mobile partnership in Africa
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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data science
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telco
Australian start-up SourseAI partners with South African telecoms innovator Melon Mobile, expanding its global reach, following recent Series A funding.
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UK's Tablerone among top 10 for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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UK's startup, Tablerone, selected among top 10 globally for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme aimed at supporting socially impactful ventures.
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Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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investment
UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Neos Networks & Securus secure McArthurGlen's connectivity
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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Neos Networks and Securus Communications have partnered to provide secure, reliable connectivity for McArthurGlen's nine UK outlet sites, notably bolstering network visibility and security.
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UK businesses embrace multi-cloud environments, says OVHcloud report
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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security vulnerabilities
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cloud adoption
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Amid growing usage, OVHcloud research reveals 62% of large UK organisations are implementing multi-cloud environments, with 64% predicting an increase over the next two years.