United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 23

UK tech sector faces challenges with potential CGT rise
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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ai
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investment
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eis
Potential changes to Capital Gains Tax in the Autumn Budget could hinder UK's tech innovation, warns expert Adam Chick, driving entrepreneurs to sell prematurely.

GlobalLogic appoints Vivek Daga as UK VP Managing Director
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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ibm
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leadership
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cognizant
GlobalLogic has appointed Vivek Daga as Group Vice President Managing Director for the UK, Ireland, and Emerging Markets, to drive strategic growth.

Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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westpac
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visa
Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

Airbnb launches Co-Host Network to simplify management
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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edge computing
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martech
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personalisation
Airbnb has launched its Co-Host Network, allowing local experts to manage properties, helping homeowners earn income without the daily management hassles.

Paladin appoints Nazo Moosa as UK Managing Director
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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robots
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cybersecurity
Paladin Capital Group has appointed Nazo Moosa as Managing Director for its European operations to enhance investment and fundraising capabilities.

Diamond Logistics secures loan to expand partner network
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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supply chain & logistics
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smb
Diamond Logistics has secured a GBP £1 million loan from Frontier Development Capital to enhance its national network and empower small businesses.

Mitel unveils CEM solution to enhance emergency response
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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business continuity
Mitel has unveiled its Critical Event Management solution, enhancing emergency response capabilities for businesses in the UK and Germany amidst rising threats.

Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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sustainability
Zellis Group has unveiled its inaugural Impact Report, outlining its ambitious ESG goals aimed at enhancing sustainability and community wellbeing.

Zoho & Ingram Micro team up to boost UK distribution
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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rpa
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xaas
Zoho and Ingram Micro have teamed up to boost Zoho Workplace's reach in the UK, enhancing collaboration tools for diverse businesses.

Survey reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
A new OpenText survey reveals 62% of firms faced ransomware attacks via software supply chains, with 93% fearing increased threats from AI-driven phishing.

UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.

GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.

Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.

Ben Hurley named CEO to lead Devexperts' growth phase
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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saas
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financial institutions
Devexperts has appointed Ben Hurley as its new CEO, signalling a clear focus on innovation and growth as the company expands its market presence.

Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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physical security
New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.

Black Friday shipping charges impact retailer profits
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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black friday
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automation
Independent online electronics retailers face challenges as a report reveals shipping costs could rise 25% during Black Friday, impacting profit margins.

ANNA introduces biometric checks to combat account fraud
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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fintech
British neo-bank ANNA has launched biometric re-authentication to enhance security, requiring selfies to prevent unauthorised access to business accounts.

Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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low-code
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software development
A new report reveals that 98% of UK organisations use low-code tools, viewing them as crucial for driving digital transformation and enhancing innovation.

Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.

Aviva teams with CRCs to boost cyber resilience for SMEs
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Aviva has teamed up with the Cyber Resilience Centre network to bolster cyber security for over 3,000 insurance brokers across the UK.