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Cambridge Tech Week unveils deep tech agenda for 2026
Semiconductors

Cambridge Tech Week unveils deep tech agenda for 2026

The five-day event will probe how Britain can turn research into scale-ups, with AI, quantum and defence policy all on the agenda.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Xero apologises after two incidents upset advisers
Software-as-a-Service

Xero apologises after two incidents upset advisers

Accountants and bookkeepers were left frustrated after an influencer post and an automated analytics email sparked concerns over Xero's adviser ties.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Sunderland extends Seriös Group data partnership deal
Data Analytics

Sunderland extends Seriös Group data partnership deal

A shared data platform is now helping Sunderland link match preparation, fan engagement and sales, as clubs chase better decisions and growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch
Digital Transformation

ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch

UK students could soon split tickets, taxis and shared costs inside one app as ZYMIX embeds Mangopay's wallet infrastructure from launch.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Dojo study says Bounce cuts payment times by 30 seconds
Customer Experience

Dojo study says Bounce cuts payment times by 30 seconds

Bounce says the switch is freeing staff for guest service after Dojo's POS setup shaved more than 30 seconds off each transaction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Granicus launches CMS for UK councils to aid residents
Digital Transformation

Granicus launches CMS for UK councils to aid residents

Councils under pressure to simplify online services may gain a single digital front door as Granicus ties content, transactions and engagement together.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
TrilbyTV guidance helps schools prepare for Benedict's Law
Digital Signage

TrilbyTV guidance helps schools prepare for Benedict's Law

Schools in England will soon have to publish allergy policies and train staff as Benedict's Law tightens safety rules on campus.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
LH Agro picks Spitfire for farm machine connectivity
Agricultural Technology

LH Agro picks Spitfire for farm machine connectivity

Usage-based SIM billing will help keep GPS-guided tractors and combines connected in rural areas as LH Agro expands precision farming across the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Bewley Homes extends UK Connect partnership for sites
Network Infrastructure

Bewley Homes extends UK Connect partnership for sites

Reliable site access is set to keep Bewley Homes' growing developments connected from day one as it renews a decade-old UK Connect tie.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
TCS opens AI creative engineering studio in London
Digital Transformation

TCS opens AI creative engineering studio in London

Clients will be able to co-design AI customer experiences in London as TCS expands its UK presence and targets 5,000 regional hires.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
UK firms confident on T+1 but not ready, Tokenovate warns
Digital Transformation

UK firms confident on T+1 but not ready, Tokenovate warns

Funding gaps and manual processing mean most post-trade firms are not yet ready for the UK's faster T+1 settlement cycle.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK AI Council opens membership to build AI competence
Digital Transformation

UK AI Council opens membership to build AI competence

Businesses, universities and public bodies seeking practical AI guidance can now join a new UK membership group with free entry routes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Northern Gym Equipment sales surge 350% on Decathlon
Supply Chain

Northern Gym Equipment sales surge 350% on Decathlon

Monthly revenue from Decathlon has risen 4.5 times as the Manchester retailer expands into stores and builds a wider UK fitness footprint.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Diamond Logistics adds AI dashboards to Despatchlab
Software-as-a-Service

Diamond Logistics adds AI dashboards to Despatchlab

Logistics customers will be able to query stock and delivery data in plain English as Diamond tests a new AI agent for Despatchlab.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Grundfos urges data centres to cut cooling energy use
Data centers

Grundfos urges data centres to cut cooling energy use

Cooling already accounts for up to 40 per cent of data centre energy use, as AI-driven growth strains UK power and water supplies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Armstrong Bell marks 25 years with AI & cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Armstrong Bell marks 25 years with AI & cybersecurity

Growth now rests on managed IT and cyber defence as the Bromsgrove firm serves more than 400 organisations and builds AI voice agents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Data centre STEM ambassadors to enter UK classrooms
Data centers

Data centre STEM ambassadors to enter UK classrooms

It aims to ease skills shortages by giving pupils aged eight to 16 direct contact with data centre workers in classrooms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Cambridge Management Consulting tops £1m in charity giving
Digital Transformation

Cambridge Management Consulting tops £1m in charity giving

Its giving now tops GBP £1 million, with staff volunteering and pro bono work for charities alongside donations since 2015.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Law firms urged to codify judgement as AI spreads
Digital Transformation

Law firms urged to codify judgement as AI spreads

AI adoption could turn legal advice into a commodity unless firms capture and refresh their own standards, Avvoka has warned.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week