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UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI
Digital Transformation

UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI

New research shows 75% of UK public sector organisations lead Europe in generative AI adoption, despite concerns over data security and sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive
Digital Transformation

BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive

BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses
Fintech

TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses

TransferGo teams up with Griffin to launch multi-currency business accounts in the UK, offering GBP wallets, savings, and same-day transfers for firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Marketers struggle to balance AI, creative personalisation
Marketing Technologies

Marketers struggle to balance AI, creative personalisation

A report reveals 30% of UK marketers struggle to balance AI with human creativity, while over half of consumers find AI-generated content impersonal.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market

IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport
Digital Transformation

Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport

Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Sat, 24th May 2025
HONOR launches 400 Pro 5G in UK, camera AI features
Gaming

HONOR launches 400 Pro 5G in UK, camera AI features

HONOR launches its AI-packed HONOR 400 Pro 5G and HONOR 400 5G smartphones in the UK, starting from GBP £399.99 with advanced camera features.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025
Digital Transformation

European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025

Nearly 80% of European brands plan to expand eCommerce beyond Amazon in 2025, embracing hybrid models amid rising costs and operational challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
Artificial Intelligence

Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn

Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Gigamon survey finds AI drives hybrid cloud breach rise to 55%
Hybrid Cloud

Gigamon survey finds AI drives hybrid cloud breach rise to 55%

AI-driven cyber threats have pushed breach rates to 55%, with hybrid and public clouds seen as increasingly vulnerable, says Gigamon's 2025 survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security
Firewalls

AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security

A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates
eLearning

Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates

Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
Generative AI

Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans

Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month
Artificial Intelligence

Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month

Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT
Internet of Things

Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT

Rob Zagarella, CEO of NNNCo, joins the LoRa Alliance board, bringing IoT expertise to accelerate LoRaWAN growth in Australia, NZ, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Ignition & Claroty partner to boost EMEA cyber-physical security
Cloud Security

Ignition & Claroty partner to boost EMEA cyber-physical security

Ignition Technology partners with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security in UK and Ireland, targeting rapid growth in OT and IIoT cybersecurity markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
Marketing Technologies

Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025