Iran-linked cyber attack on UK power plant was inevitable
A four-day shutdown at a UK energy site has intensified warnings that ageing infrastructure leaves critical national systems exposed to wider disruption.
System1 launches AI ad screen for quick creative tests
Marketers can now sift large ad libraries in minutes as System1's new screening tool, launched in the US and UK, weighs likely impact.
HM Land Registry picks Route 101 for cloud contact centre
Around 660 staff across five sites will move to a single UK-hosted platform as HM Land Registry seeks faster, more secure support.
NatWest launches Be My Eyes pilot for blind customers
Blind and low-vision customers will be able to complete routine banking tasks by video call without visiting a branch, as NatWest tests the service.
QiO pitches autonomous optimisation for industrial AI
The repositioning aims to win over energy-hungry manufacturers and data centres by promising real-time savings without replacing existing systems.
LG begins mass-producing 5G telematics for European cars
Production cars in Europe will get a lighter, cheaper 5G system as LG starts deliveries to a premium carmaker.
West Midlands renews iMeta tech skills training deal
Eligible workers will continue to get fully funded training in five digital courses as the West Midlands tackles a 280,000-person skills gap.
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Speedy Services launches AI academy with Multiverse
Starling launches AI assistant for small business customers
Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform
Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer
UK credit card payment rates fall as balances rise
Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer
Technology strategy across Freeths' 12 UK offices will now be led by John Jones as the firm steps up investment in secure systems.
Tokenovate appoints Alec Burns as Head of Product Technology
The hire signals Tokenovate's push to make its post-trade automation platform easier for institutions to deploy at scale.
eCapital UK appoints Camilla Woodrow as Head of HR
Growing demand for larger funding lines has prompted eCapital UK to strengthen its people strategy with a senior HR hire.
North East BIC appoints Brett Griffiths as Chief Executive
The business support group is aiming to widen its impact as Brett Griffiths takes over on 1 October amid regional growth and SME pressure.
bit.bio launches ioScreen and names their first CTO
Drug discovery teams can now outsource industrial-scale CRISPR screening in human cells as the Cambridge biotech expands its service offer.