United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 6

A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.

A recent study by Soldo reveals that complex financial processes hinder productivity in the UK's retail sector, with 95% of finance leaders noting lost growth opportunities.

Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

Drew Gardner has been appointed Regional Vice President for Veeam in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance data resilience amid rising cyber threats.

Nétive VMS has secured an investment from Fortino Capital and appointed Mikael Lindmark as CEO, aiming to expand its presence in international markets.

Global spending on generative AI is set to soar to USD $644 billion by 2025, marking a 76.4% increase from the previous year, according to Gartner.

Gallagher Security has partnered with Skills for Security, becoming a platinum sponsor to enhance apprenticeship training for future security professionals in the UK.

Lánluas has appointed Nick Gibson as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland to enhance support for TechnologyOne customers amid rising consultancy demand.

AI-powered notebooks have surged to dominate the European market, now claiming a significant 50% share of sales, driven by improved availability and discounts.

SnapLogic has launched its Partner Connect Program to support technology firms in addressing the growing demand for integration, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

Credas Technologies and IDGO have unveiled a partnership to enhance ID accessibility for millions in the UK, addressing urgent identification challenges.

A new survey by Dext reveals that financial stress is disrupting sleep for 33% of UK SMB owners, as rising costs threaten their cash flow.

Research by Finity reveals UK recruitment agencies lose significant productivity, with 74% of payroll professionals losing over 11 hours weekly to outdated technology.

NTT DATA has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme as a managed service provider, enhancing its cloud solutions for clients worldwide.

A recent global survey by Western Digital reveals that 79% of consumers back up their data, driven by fears of loss and data security concerns.

A new analysis by SOAX reveals Facebook's ageing user demographic, with over 10% of its American and UK users now aged 65 and above, highlighting significant shifts.

SonicWall has announced a remarkable financial surge, reporting a 68% rise in managed security services bookings, driven by expanded partner collaborations.

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

The UK has unveiled the Online Safety Act, a landmark legislation aimed at holding digital platforms accountable for protecting users from harmful content.

The Data Centre Alliance has appointed Mike Meyer to its Executive Board to focus on talent acquisition and workforce development in the UK data centre sector.