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United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 20

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UK cities approve 89% of data centre applications
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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investment
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digital infrastructure
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innovation
Research by Onnec reveals that 89% of data centre planning applications in the UK's largest cities were approved in the past five years.
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BGF invests in Proventeq to drive expansion & innovation
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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ecm
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Proventeq, a Reading-based digital transformation specialist, has secured substantial investment from BGF to drive expansion and enhance capabilities in the UK and beyond.
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Jumpmind named leader in Forrester's POS solutions report
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Jumpmind has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave report for Point-of-Service Solutions, excelling in 13 key criteria, including customer feedback.
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JAGGAER appoints Mark Roberts as UK Public Sector Director
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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local government
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vodafone
JAGGAER has appointed Mark Roberts as UK Public Sector Director, aiming to enhance its strategy in serving Central and Local Government effectively.
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NormCyber wins PICCASO award for privacy & security
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
NormCyber has won a PICCASO Awards Europe trophy, recognised for bridging the gap in data privacy and security for businesses of all sizes.
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Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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payment technologies
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microsoft
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hp
Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.
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Aryza & GoCardless expand global payment solutions
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Aryza Group has bolstered its collaboration with GoCardless to enhance global payment solutions, set to integrate advanced technologies by 2025.
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Avanade report: mid-market firms embrace AI despite hurdles
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Avanade's new Trendlines report reveals mid-market firms are eager to adopt AI despite facing significant challenges in achieving sustainable success.
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Salesfire secures GBP £2.75 million for AI advancement
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Salesfire has secured GBP £2.75 million in funding to advance its AI technology for e-commerce, creating over ten new jobs in the next two years.
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Immersive Labs unveils AI tool for customised threat sims
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
Immersive Labs has unveiled its AI Scenario Generator, enabling organisations to create bespoke cyber threat simulations to bolster workforce resilience.
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Calls mount for reform in Australia's ICT procurement policy
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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software development
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acs
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r&d
A report calls for urgent reforms in Australia's ICT procurement policies to bolster local tech firms and align with strategies from key trading partners.
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Flexera survey reveals AI reshaping IT leaders' priorities
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Flexera's latest survey reveals that 42% of IT leaders view AI as crucial for transformation, despite concerns over overspending in tech budgets.
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'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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job market
A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.
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UK SMEs fear cybersecurity risks in remote working era
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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vpns
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encryption
A new study reveals that 23% of UK SMEs view remote working as a significant cybersecurity risk, with many unprepared for potential cyber-attacks.
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Nearly half of AI marketing efforts fail to meet goals
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New research reveals that while 73% of companies have adopted AI in marketing, only 52% are achieving expected business value, posing significant challenges.
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Study shows AI in software testing yet to boost efficiency
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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devops
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apm
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genai
A study by Rainforest QA reveals 81% of developers use generative AI in testing, but productivity gains remain elusive amid traditional open-source challenges.
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AI in marketing: Infosys study finds value realisation gap
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new report reveals that while 73% of enterprises utilise AI in marketing, only 52% see significant business value from these initiatives.
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Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
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Gallagher Security appoints Spencer Marshall as VP for UK
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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collaboration
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leadership
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electronic security
Gallagher Security has appointed Spencer Marshall as Executive Vice President for the UK and Europe, bringing 25 years of electronic security experience.
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Westcon-Comstor & CrowdStrike expand partnership to Ireland
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Westcon-Comstor and CrowdStrike have expanded their distribution agreement to Ireland, enhancing the adoption of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform nationwide.