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UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
Digital Transformation

UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty

Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing
Customer Experience

Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing

Carnival Internet UK launches full-fibre broadband with fair pricing, eco initiatives, and charity donations to tackle digital poverty and loyalty tax practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
Human Capital Management

UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant

UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Abadesi Osunsade to lead Women in Cybersecurity keynote
Cybersecurity

Abadesi Osunsade to lead Women in Cybersecurity keynote

Abadesi Osunsade, CEO of Hustle Crew, will keynote at Women in Cybersecurity during Infosecurity Europe 2025 at ExCeL London in early June.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress

Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
Firewalls

Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks

Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
Data Protection

Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024

Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners
Unified Communications

FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners

FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
Partner Programmes

KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts

KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
DevOps

Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting

Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy
Digital Transformation

Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy

Sage advances its AI collaboration with AWS, enhancing financial tools and compliance support for SMBs across multiple countries with smarter, faster solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
UK Digital Twin Centre targets GBP £62 million boost
Digital Transformation

UK Digital Twin Centre targets GBP £62 million boost

The UK Digital Twin Centre has opened in Belfast, aiming to boost the UK economy by GBP £62 million over ten years through cutting-edge digital twin technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
Risk & Compliance

New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans

Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Businesses turn to quantum AI despite high costs & confusion
Disaster Recovery

Businesses turn to quantum AI despite high costs & confusion

A SAS survey reveals 60% of businesses are exploring quantum AI, despite barriers like cost, knowledge gaps, and lack of regulation hindering adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge
Microsoft Windows

Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge

Europe's PC desktop sales remain strong in early 2025, with consumer notebooks outperforming commercial ones amid uneven market recovery across countries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Transparency urged to build stronger client-agency trust
Unified Communications

Transparency urged to build stronger client-agency trust

Helen Johnson, Tangram's founder, urges agencies to boost transparency in client relationships, citing that 40% of clients may switch partners within six months.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research
Customer Experience

AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research

New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries

Remote expands its AI-powered payroll platform to support over 100 countries, streamlining payments and HR for businesses with global teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025