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Klarus launches AI consultancy to fix weak returns
Digital Transformation

Klarus launches AI consultancy to fix weak returns

Companies are under pressure to prove AI spend pays off, as many projects still stall before delivering measurable gains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Council data breaches rise 53% in five years, study finds
Malware

Council data breaches rise 53% in five years, study finds

Greater reporting by English councils has pushed logged breaches up 53% in five years, with serious referrals to the ICO also rising.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Last month
Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
Robotics

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security

More than 500 delegates will hear how AI, cyber threats and automation are reshaping the role of telecoms networks and infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption
Digital Transformation

UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption

Only 16% of employees are seeing big productivity gains despite average UK company spending of GBP £235,000 on AI and emerging tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power
Unified Communications

Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power

Researchers say light-based computing could curb rising electricity demand as AI and cloud services push data centres towards higher power use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Precision Proco installs two Canon presses to boost capacity
Clean technologies

Precision Proco installs two Canon presses to boost capacity

The investment will let the UK print provider speed up short-run work, cut waste and move more jobs into finishing lines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system
Drones

Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system

Military users in the UK and Northern Europe are already fielding a counter-drone system that can be operated after days of training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory
Gaming

Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory

The five-year deal will give Swedish researchers and smaller firms cloud-style access to AI infrastructure as demand for Mimer grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
8x8 launches retail nationwide for shared store devices
Unified Communications

8x8 launches retail nationwide for shared store devices

Retailers could cut missed calls and IT overhead as shared devices let the nearest shop-floor worker answer across shifts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Ultra-fast delivery promises linked to more UK delays
Customer Experience

Ultra-fast delivery promises linked to more UK delays

Retailers chasing rapid checkout promises are seeing more failed drops, as most UK shoppers prefer dependable two-to-four-day delivery windows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Granicus names UK digital government awards winners
Customer Experience

Granicus names UK digital government awards winners

Public sector digital projects cut waits, boosted participation and saved staff time across UK councils as Granicus named seven award winners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health
Data Protection

UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health

Complaints over data handling are mounting across UK finance and health, with the ICO seeing the sharpest rise in retail and manufacturing too.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Firenze raises GBP £6 million to expand Lombard lending
Software-as-a-Service

Firenze raises GBP £6 million to expand Lombard lending

Borrowers can now tap cash within 24 hours as the fintech plans to broaden products and double staff after fresh backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty
Hybrid Cloud

UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty

Many UK IT leaders say open source could reduce reliance on a single AI vendor, even as most lack robust governance for autonomous tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection
Robotics

BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection

Digital standards are now shaping cloud security, AI governance and connected devices as BSI marks its 125th anniversary.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Pluxee UK launches financial wellbeing hub with Attivo
Fintech

Pluxee UK launches financial wellbeing hub with Attivo

It aims to ease a GBP £10.3 billion annual hit to UK employers from staff financial stress by adding regulated advice and planning tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth
Hyperscale

Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth

The front-of-house security model now spans 27 countries and 89 clients, reflecting rising demand for blended reception and security roles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Last month
PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears
Data Protection

PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears

Marketers under pressure to curb misinformation can now use a score that filters out weak AI-assisted content in PlatformAlt5's BriefBrain app.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month