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AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
Fintech

AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences

Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Half of British adults would trust AI for legal contracts
Risk & Compliance

Half of British adults would trust AI for legal contracts

Half of British adults would trust AI to handle legal contracts, with 56% open to using it for interpreting terms despite potential risks highlighted by experts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance
Artificial Intelligence

Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance

Blueberry Life launches crowdfunding to back AI-driven longevity insurance, aiming to aid those with chronic illnesses in the UK and beyond live healthier, longer lives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Paragon acquires Service Graphics to expand marketing services
Software-as-a-Service

Paragon acquires Service Graphics to expand marketing services

Paragon has acquired UK-based Service Graphics, enhancing its marketing services with brand activations, large format displays, and on-demand print expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Trend Micro launches Vision One UK platform for data control
Firewalls

Trend Micro launches Vision One UK platform for data control

Trend Micro launches a UK-hosted Vision One platform, enabling organisations to store security data within UK borders for enhanced compliance and control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations
Data Protection

Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations

Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking
Fintech

Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking

Griffin has launched its MCP Server, enabling AI agents to open accounts, make payments and analyse transactions within banking systems securely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
vaylens launches contactless EV charging payment solution UK-wide
Cartech

vaylens launches contactless EV charging payment solution UK-wide

vaylens has launched vaylensPay, a UK-wide contactless card payment terminal for EV charging, helping operators comply with new regulations and cut costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Vertiv to showcase AI solutions at Datacloud Global Congress 2025
Digital Transformation

Vertiv to showcase AI solutions at Datacloud Global Congress 2025

Vertiv will showcase AI-driven digital infrastructure and innovations at Datacloud Global Congress 2025, highlighting scalable, flexible data centre solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation
Digital Transformation

TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation

TXP has acquired Newcastle-based Metatech to enhance its IT automation expertise in Gen legacy system modernisation across multiple sectors globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
UK demand surges for AI prompt engineers as salaries climb
Generative AI

UK demand surges for AI prompt engineers as salaries climb

Demand for AI prompt engineers in the UK soars by over 180%, with salaries reaching up to GBP £87,500 amid growing adoption of generative AI technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Half of UK online shoppers shun retailers with slow refunds
Supply Chain

Half of UK online shoppers shun retailers with slow refunds

Over half of UK online shoppers would avoid retailers slow to refund returns, expecting refunds within 2-3 days, survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control
Digital Transformation

Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control

Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Legacy tech & technical debt threaten modernisation goals
Digital Transformation

Legacy tech & technical debt threaten modernisation goals

Technical debt and legacy systems stall tech modernisation at global firms, with 68% citing them as barriers to adopting AI and newer technologies.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Amazon Ads launches 'Make Media Magic' campaign in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Amazon Ads launches 'Make Media Magic' campaign in Australia

Amazon Ads has launched the Make Media Magic campaign in Australia, targeting marketers with fresh tools to boost creativity and campaign impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn
Data Analytics

Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn

Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards
Digital Signage

Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards

Wildstone teams up with oOh!media and Gawk Outdoor to manage advertising on 52 billboards across regional Victoria, marking its first Australian acquisition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Sage expands Embedded Services to North America & Europe
Digital Transformation

Sage expands Embedded Services to North America & Europe

Sage has extended its Embedded Services to North America and Europe, enabling partners to integrate accounting tools directly into their platforms for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025