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UK adults online for 76% of waking hours, study finds
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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social media
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digital age
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New research by Bionic reveals the average UK adult spends 76% of waking hours online, highlighting concerns of excessive screen time and health impacts.
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ISC2 named National Ambassador by Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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cyber resilience
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The National Cyber Resilience Centre Group has appointed ISC2 as National Ambassador to enhance the UK's SME cyber defences and expand its Cyber PATH programme.
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Online voting in the UK could attract 4.9 million new voters
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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uc
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telco
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labour party
Research by Broadband Genie suggests that implementing online voting in the UK could welcome 4.9 million new voters. Is it the solution we need?.
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Consumers demand transparent, reliable business communications
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
A new report by Esendex reveals consumer demand for transparent and reliable business communications, with many willing to share details for personalised services.
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AI regulation concerns hinder UK business adoption, survey says
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
A Freshworks survey reveals 35% of UK businesses see unclear AI regulations as a major barrier to adoption despite acknowledged productivity gains.
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SoftServe study shows global gap in generative AI success
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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genai
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healthtech
While 22% of firms globally effectively utilise Gen AI, a SoftServe study highlights prevailing data and skill gaps, reflecting similar trends in Singapore.
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Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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it training
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hcm
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cloud services
Flexible work methods and global hires are key to Australian business growth, yet implementation remains limited, finds Rippling. Firms eye UK and US markets.
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UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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cyber attacks
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nhs
A cyber-attack on the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked speculation about its source, with experts suggesting rival state involvement.
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UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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leadership
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threat intelligence
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it departments
A Coalition study reveals 87.6% of UK's mid-sized business IT leaders have faced cyber-attacks, voicing concerns about current insurance offerings' efficacy.
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eflow Global launches EMIR Refit Readiness Audit ahead of deadline
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
UK's eflow Global launches EMIR Refit Readiness Audit, providing firms complimentary consultations to prepare for the upcoming, stringent derivatives reporting rules.
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Mitel expands virtual care services to seven European countries
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
Mitel expands its Virtual Care and Collaboration Service to seven new European markets, including the UK, enhancing patient care with secure, seamless communication solutions.
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Pismo's upgraded system supporting 3,000 TPS per account
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Pismo has upgraded its authorisations engine, boosting capacity to over 3,000 TPS per customer account, to enhance scalability and efficiency.
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Zellis launches HCM AIR with AI real-time payroll features
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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partner programmes
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Zellis launches HCM AIR, integrating AI and real-time payroll to transform HR and payroll services in the UK and Ireland.
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BigCommerce partners with Ecommpay to enhance payment solutions
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Ecommpay partners with BigCommerce to deliver advanced payment solutions across the UK and EMEA, minimising costs and boosting efficiency for merchants.
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Generative AI to dominate business decisions by 2025
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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Generative AI to dominate enterprise decision-making by 2025, Stratio BD's survey reveals, but accuracy and security concerns stall full-scale implementation.
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Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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commvault
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incident response
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gigaom
A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.
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Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa’s new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.
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Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ai
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digital strategy
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AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.
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Research reveals rise in Gen-AI use but highlights concerns
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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data privacy
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cloud services
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data quality
Businesses globally are rapidly adopting Gen-AI for decision-making, yet concerns around accuracy and security persist, a Stratio BD study reveals.
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Foregenix spins off tech to new venture Turaco Labs
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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malware
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risk & compliance
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ecommerce
UK payments cybersecurity firm Foregenix sells its tech to Turaco Labs, a startup by co-founder Benjamin Hosack, aiming to protect the global eCommerce industry.