UK Stories

Market

One in 10 retail tech businesses in UK up for sale

Study reveals that 1 in 10 retail tech businesses in UK is currently up for sale, marking a high among sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Supply Chain

RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning

RELEX Solutions bolsters its supply chain optimisation capabilities by acquiring Optimity, offering a unified platform for production and distribution planning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Application Security

Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost

Aqua Security secures $60m extra funding, boosting its market value to over $1 billion, led by Evolution Equity Partners and backed by existing investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Hyperscale

Edgio ushers in 2024 with Todd Hinders as new CEO

In a significant leadership change, Edgio Inc. welcomes seasoned executive, Todd Hinders, as its new CEO, immediately superseding former president Bob Lyons.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

AI tool FACTlix to detect fraudulent consumer reviews

FACTlix, aims to identify and combat fraudulent consumer reviews, a deceitful practice that has impacted 12% of ecommerce sales and misled countless consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Wearables

Wearable Devices ramps up Mudra Band production for 2024 CES

Wearable Devices boosts production of its AI-powered Mudra Band, preparing for anticipated demand surge after its presentation at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

eLearning

More than a 1/3 of young workforce identifies as neurodivergent

38% of youth identify as neurodivergent, suggesting a need for a shift in current generic training approaches within the workplace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Cloud Security

Aqua Security makes inaugural Fortune Cyber 60 list

Aqua Security acknowledged as key start-up in inaugural Fortune Cyber 60, heralding rapid growth in cloud-native security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

EduTech

Procare expands support for early childhood education

Procare Solutions optimises support for ECE providers in 2023, launching innovative tools such as Vine Assessments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Capital

Celonis forecasts transformative impact of Process Mining in 2024

Celonis leaders predict pivotal role of Process Mining technology in transforming businesses for increased efficiency by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Crypto

AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024

Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Large Language Models

AI to drive creative breakthroughs, according to Teradata

AI to catalyse creative industry transformation in 2024, predicts Teradata CEO Steve McMillan, emphasising role of quality data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Partner Programmes

Banks dedicate more resources to responsible AI but clarity lags behind

Banks are dedicating more resources to responsible artificial intelligence, with a 43% staffing increase, but only six clarify their approach.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Partner Programmes

AVASK unveils strategic growth plans with new CEO at the helm

AVASK announces a plan for strategic growth under new leadership, focusing on improving logistics, VAT and Customs services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Data Protection

Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services

Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Digital Transformation

Fujitsu and Palantir expand partnership for societal and business transformation

Fujitsu and Palantir strengthen their global partnership to boost societal and business transformation using AI and data integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Accenture

Paymentology appoints former Marqeta executive Jeff Parker as new CEO

Former Marqeta executive, Jeff Parker, has been appointed as the new CEO of global issuer-processor, Paymentology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Payment Technologies

Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business

Hitachi Payment Services bolsters its position in India's payments industry with the acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Management Business, now rebranded as Hitachi Cash Management Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024