United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 15
Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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cfo
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open banking
Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.
Athelis Health Club cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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surveillance
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network security
Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.
Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.
Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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power / energy
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genai
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ai
Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Alan Paton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud digital transformation partner, to drive further growth.
European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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holiday season
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analyst report
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copilot+ pcs
The European PC market experienced a 3% revenue rise in Q4 2024, driven by seasonal promotions, with Spain and the UK leading growth amid ongoing challenges.
UK unveils AI plan focusing on public sector integration
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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quantum computing
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ai
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cybersecurity
The UK has launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan to bolster public sector integration and economic growth, amidst mixed reactions from industry leaders.
UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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genai
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productivity
AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.
AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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customers
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bi
AccountsIQ has acquired ExpenseIn, enhancing its cloud-based offerings and boosting its customer base to over 350,000 users across 40 countries.
Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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data privacy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan aimed at driving GBP £47 billion in economic growth and global competitiveness.
AbuSearch team wins award at SAS hackathon for AI project
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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sas
A UK team, AbuSearch, has won a global hackathon's 'Data for Good' award for developing AI-driven solutions to combat online child sexual abuse.
S-RM partners with Distology to expand cyber incident services
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
S-RM has partnered with Distology to expand its cyber incident response services, bolstering cybersecurity across the UK and Europe.
Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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public sector
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investment
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ey
Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.
Railway operators to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE by 2027
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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uc
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telco
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digitalisation
Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.
IMP Software marks growth with staff changes & expansion
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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schools
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budgeting
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expansion
IMP Software closed 2024 with significant growth, now serving over 500 Multi-Academy Trusts and 5,000 schools, backed by key new appointments.
Groyyo promotes Nitin Jain to Co-founder role
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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exports
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venture capital
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global expansion
Groyyo has promoted Nitin Jain to Co-Founder, recognising his vital role in the company's rapid growth in international markets, particularly exports.
YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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youtube
A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.
8seats secures AUD $2m funding for global expansion plans
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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privacy
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productivity
Messaging platform 8seats has raised AUD $2 million in seed funding to enhance workplace communication ahead of its 2025 public launch.
Kolsquare acquires Woomio to boost European market reach
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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saas
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social media
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transparency
Kolsquare has acquired Woomio to strengthen its foothold in Europe's influencer marketing sector, enhancing regional impact and service offerings.