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IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire
Unified Communications

IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire

Climate tech firm IES unveils a digital twin model for Stirling and Clackmannanshire, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 98% by 2045 via an innovative energy masterplan.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Telehouse employees raise GBP £6,000 in London 10K run
Not for profit

Telehouse employees raise GBP £6,000 in London 10K run

A team of 25 Telehouse employees raised GBP £6,000 for local charities by taking part in the Saucony London 10K run, supporting community initiatives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Hospital data centre upgrades to boost energy efficiency
Power / Energy

Hospital data centre upgrades to boost energy efficiency

Secure I.T. Environments has completed energy-efficient upgrades to St Marys Hospital's data centre, promising an ROI in under 1.8 years due to reduced costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024
Cartech

Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024

Solar panel installations in England plummeted to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease from last year, but experts predict a rebound.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
IPI launches ElasticCX Service Recovery for contact centres
Unified Communications

IPI launches ElasticCX Service Recovery for contact centres

IPI unveils ElasticCX Service Recovery, a cloud-based solution aimed at enhancing Contact Centre resilience against IT outages, security breaches, and planned upgrades.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President
Power / Energy

FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President

FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as CEO, effective 19 August 2024, following an extensive search. Brandt brings over 18 years of solar industry experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Vertiv & ZincFive partner to enhance UPS battery systems
Power / Energy

Vertiv & ZincFive partner to enhance UPS battery systems

Vertiv partners with ZincFive to integrate nickel-zinc BC Series UPS Battery Cabinets, enhancing sustainable data centre backup power in North America and EMEA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
REGnosys donates Rune code to FINOS to streamline compliance
Risk & Compliance

REGnosys donates Rune code to FINOS to streamline compliance

REGnosys has open-sourced its regulatory language Rune to FINOS, aiming to streamline compliance and reduce UK banks' annual reporting costs of up to GBP £4.5 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated
Data Protection

UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated

A cyber-attack on the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked speculation about its source, with experts suggesting rival state involvement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact
Power / Energy

New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Hospitality sector lags in digital finance transformation
Digital Transformation

Hospitality sector lags in digital finance transformation

A report by Xledger reveals only 3% of UK hospitality businesses have fully digitised their finance systems, citing fears and outdated tech as key barriers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Skygard's Oslo data centre sets benchmark for green innovation
Power / Energy

Skygard's Oslo data centre sets benchmark for green innovation

Skygard's state-of-the-art data centre in central Oslo is set to revolutionise the sector, combining high security with environmental sustainability and urban regeneration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Ivalua to enhance NCC Sweden's supply chain risk management
Supply Chain

Ivalua to enhance NCC Sweden's supply chain risk management

Ivalua to digitise NCC Sweden's supply chain with advanced risk and performance management, aiming to curb annual revenue losses of up to 15%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead
Marketing Technologies

UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead

After years of economic turmoil, the UK retail sector expects a revival as 93% of retailers forecast business growth for 2024, despite ongoing challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd 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
Baseel announced as National Ambassador by NCRCG
Cyber resilience

Baseel announced as National Ambassador by NCRCG

Baseel has been declared a National Ambassador by the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, solidifying its collaborative efforts in cyber resilience across UK's commercial infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices

Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024
Data Protection

Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024

Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK
Power / Energy

Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK

Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024