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Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich
Digital Transformation

Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich

Norwich agency Quickfire Digital lands Shopify's top partner tier, joining a small UK elite and gaining closer access to platform support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity
Human Capital Management

Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Apex Computing wins third Microsoft Solutions Partner nod
Digital Transformation

Apex Computing wins third Microsoft Solutions Partner nod

Manchester IT support firm Apex Computing lands a third Microsoft Solutions Partner designation after securing recognition for Microsoft Security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation
Data Protection

UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation

UK SMEs turn to data and AI for 2026 digital spending, while compliance and certification languish at the bottom of investment plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Property sector seeks clarity on digital ID rules
Data Protection

Property sector seeks clarity on digital ID rules

Property firms warn new UK digital ID rules still lack clear “confidence” levels, risking patchy compliance and confused procurement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
A-LIGN opens London hub as EMEA AI compliance surges
Data Protection

A-LIGN opens London hub as EMEA AI compliance surges

A-LIGN opens a London hub and boosts EMEA headcount 40% as demand surges for cybersecurity and AI compliance amid new EU regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Recare raises EUR €37m to expand hospital AI agent
Software-as-a-Service

Recare raises EUR €37m to expand hospital AI agent

Berlin-based Recare secures EUR €37m to scale its hospital AI agent, boosting discharge workflows in Germany and driving global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026

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Certification stories

Trust fears stall AI projects at medium & large firms
Data Protection

Trust fears stall AI projects at medium & large firms

Trust concerns stall AI investment at medium and large firms, with data privacy, explainability and model transparency now outweighing regulatory uncertainty.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
akto named Boomi Platinum Partner in AI readiness push
Data Analytics

akto named Boomi Platinum Partner in AI readiness push

akto wins Boomi Platinum Partner status as enterprises in Australia and New Zealand seek stronger integration, governance and data foundations for AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux
DataCentre infrastructure

CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux

CIQ unveils free C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux, giving vendors and enterprise buyers a three-tier way to verify support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme
Firewalls

Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme

Barracuda adds Google Workspace email protection, SecureEdge Access and AI security to BarracudaONE while unifying its global partner programme.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests
Biometrics

Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests

Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
TCS & Pearson launch AI-driven workforce upskilling push
Digital Transformation

TCS & Pearson launch AI-driven workforce upskilling push

TCS and Pearson unveil multi-year AI learning alliance to help global employers close skills gaps and prove returns on technology investment.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills
Software-as-a-Service

Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills

Alteryx relaunches its Academy with personalised AI learning paths and new credentials as demand for analytics upskilling accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
ALL.SPACE Hydra wins Viasat GX nod for defence use
Certification

ALL.SPACE Hydra wins Viasat GX nod for defence use

ALL.SPACE's Hydra terminal secures Viasat GX defence certification and modem tie-up, boosting resilient Ka-band links in harsh theatres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

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Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades
Identity and Access Management

Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades

Standards Australia launches flexible online training platform offering certified courses to help trades and technical professionals meet compliance and safety standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025