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Ransomware dominates UK cyber incidents, data loss surges

Ransomware drives over half of UK cyber incidents as data loss surges, with healthcare, retail and complex supply chains hardest hit.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Risk & Compliance

Study probes how public sector AI handles UK accents

A UK study will test how well public sector chatbots understand regional accents amid fears some voices are left behind by AI systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Unified Communications

UK tech showcase targets 6G, IoT & security at MWC

The UK's MWC 2026 pavilion will unite 60 organisations to spotlight 5G, 6G, IoT, satellite innovation and quantum-safe cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Network Infrastructure

Vertiv to create hundreds of new jobs in Derry, Donegal

Vertiv will create hundreds of skilled manufacturing jobs in Derry and Donegal as demand for AI-driven power infrastructure surges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Software-as-a-Service

UK IT departments most confident on AI future-readiness

UK IT teams are Europe's most confident on AI and cybersecurity, yet a survey shows many still lag in turning that optimism into maturity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026

Data Protection

Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices

Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026

Software-as-a-Service

SciLeads to create 60 remote roles in life sciences tech

Belfast tech firm SciLeads will create 60 fully remote roles over three years as it scales its life sciences market intelligence platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Supply Chain

Netcompany to deliver Phase 6 of UK customs transit IT

HMRC taps Netcompany to deliver Phase 6 of the New Computerised Transit System, upgrading UK transit customs in line with EU rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

UK finance jobs surge, led by tech & fintech roles

UK finance jobs jumped 13% in 2025 as tech and fintech hiring surged, with London tightening its grip and banking still leading the field.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

EduTech

Cedar Lodge pupils thrive with TrilbyTV digital signage

Cedar Lodge pupils power digital signage with TrilbyTV, turning school screens into a creative, inclusive communications hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

EduTech

Employers say UK graduates work-ready despite job gap

Most UK employers say graduates are work-ready, but recruiters warn flawed hiring systems are locking thousands of young people out of jobs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Fintech

Young UK adults warm to AI help with everyday finances

Most UK adults aged 28-40 would trust AI to manage spare cash and bills, a survey finds, despite low confidence in their own finances.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Hyperscale

Vertiv & GreenScale partner on AI-ready data centres

Vertiv wins preferred supplier role for GreenScale's AI-ready, liquid-cooled data centre campuses, supporting nearly 1 GW expansion in Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth

Pytilia has tripled its Belfast HQ space to support growth, boosting its 50-strong team and exporting 90% of its tech services worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Customer Experience

Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales

Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050

By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting

UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Digital Signage

ScreenCloud Belfast team wins three major awards for service

ScreenCloud's Belfast team won three top awards at the Contact Centre Northern Ireland Awards, highlighting their excellence in customer service and leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025