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NG Bailey forms partnership with PlatformX to boost connectivity
Unified Communications

NG Bailey forms partnership with PlatformX to boost connectivity

NG Bailey IT Services partners with PlatformX Communications to bring enhanced end-to-end communications solutions to multiple sectors, promising GBP £500,000 in new business annually.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
NormCyber earns Microsoft specialisation for threat protection
Cloud Security

NormCyber earns Microsoft specialisation for threat protection

NormCyber earns prestigious Microsoft Threat Protection specialisation, demonstrating its expertise in deploying advanced cyber security solutions and solidifying its status as a top-tier Microsoft Security Solutions Partner.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Rising prepaid card use in UK amid living cost crisis
Online fraud

Rising prepaid card use in UK amid living cost crisis

Nearly half of young adults in London are using Prepaid cards to manage finances and avoid debt amid cost of living crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
UK report: alarming rise in online return fraud & abuse
Customer Experience

UK report: alarming rise in online return fraud & abuse

UK shoppers cause rise in return fraud: 38% admit to fraudulent behaviour in the past year, reveals Loop report, putting retailers under strain.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
AI dominates top UK IT jobs, driving high salary premiums
Generative AI

AI dominates top UK IT jobs, driving high salary premiums

Demand for AI skills has skyrocketed among IT professionals in the UK, with 97% of roles paying over £100,000 requiring AI proficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Forterro launches new cloud ERP solution for UK manufacturers
Software-as-a-Service

Forterro launches new cloud ERP solution for UK manufacturers

Forterro launches its inaugural cloud-based ERP solution, Fortee, in the UK, targeting SME discrete manufacturers and industrial startups with 15 years of cloud expertise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
UK's impending AI regulations could reshape global landscape
Customer Experience

UK's impending AI regulations could reshape global landscape

UK set to adopt strict AI regulations that could largely reshape the AI sector, pending third reading in the House of Lords, reveals Lord Chris Holmes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Guidewire study reveals customer attitudes to AI in insurance
Digital Transformation

Guidewire study reveals customer attitudes to AI in insurance

Guidewire's latest study reveals varied customer opinions on the insurance industry, highlighting the impact of personal experiences, tech advances, and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services
Unified Communications

Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services

A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network
Unified Communications

Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network

Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Pegasystems signs new five-year contract with HMRC
Digital Transformation

Pegasystems signs new five-year contract with HMRC

Pegasystems extends its partnership with the UK's tax authority, HMRC, in a new five-year deal to drive forward HMRC's digital transformation.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Third reading of UK AI bill takes place in House of Lords
Digital Transformation

Third reading of UK AI bill takes place in House of Lords

The third reading of the UK AI bill took place in the House of Lords amid questions over its readiness following the EU AI Act's passing and with the AI Safety Summit on the horizon.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Retn expands internet connectivity services to Manchester
Gaming

Retn expands internet connectivity services to Manchester

IP Transit provider RETN has expanded to Manchester, enhancing high-speed, secure, and robust internet for local ISPs and businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Westcon expands Vectra AI partnership to UK, Ireland, Nordics
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Westcon expands Vectra AI partnership to UK, Ireland, Nordics

Westcon-Comstor expands its collaboration with Vectra AI into the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, promising enhanced AI-driven threat detection.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer
Fintech

GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer

GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act
Breach Prevention

UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act

UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report
Human Capital Management

Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report

VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods
Fintech

Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods

Research by Encompass Corporation reveals that 87% of corporate treasurers in the UK and US abandon banking applications due to outdated onboarding processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024