United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 7

Credas & IDGO join forces to improve UK ID accessibility
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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certification
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Credas Technologies and IDGO have unveiled a partnership to enhance ID accessibility for millions in the UK, addressing urgent identification challenges.

Financial stress causing sleepless nights for UK SMB owners
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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chartered accountants
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.

Inefficiencies in payroll tech hit UK's recruitment sector
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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payroll systems
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UK recruitment agencies lose significant productivity, with 74% of payroll professionals losing over 11 hours weekly to outdated technology.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 expands SAP cloud services with new partnership
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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it services
NTT DATA has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme as a managed service provider, enhancing its cloud solutions for clients worldwide.

Western Digital survey reveals global data backup trends
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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storage
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uc
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data protection
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.

Facebook data shows ageing user base & engagement trends
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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partner programmes
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facebook
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social media
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 reports financial growth and partner expansion
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
SonicWall has announced a remarkable financial surge, reporting a 68% rise in managed security services bookings, driven by expanded partner collaborations.

AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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mfa
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blockchain
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data privacy
Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

UK unveils Online Safety Act to protect digital users
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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online safety act
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ofcom
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digital services
The UK has unveiled the Online Safety Act, a landmark legislation aimed at holding digital platforms accountable for protecting users from harmful content.

Mike Meyer joins Data Centre Board to boost talent supply
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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hyperscale
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cleantech
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sustainability
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.

Rose & Thorne closing stores to focus on online expansion
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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wholesale
New Zealand clothing brand Rose & Thorne is shifting to an online-only model, targeting Australia's £1.7bn bra market amid rising demand for larger sizes.

Thales survey reveals declining trust in digital services
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.

62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
According to research by EasyDMARC, 62% of payment-handling businesses risk failing PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance due to delays in implementing the vital DMARC protocol.

Vertiv partners with Collaborate IT for UK & Ireland
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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edge computing
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business continuity
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digitalisation
Vertiv has announced a partnership with Collaborate IT through an Authorised Service Partner Program for the UK and Ireland, boosting IT management capabilities.

Orgvue & Lightcast join forces to enhance workforce strategy
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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data analytics
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collaboration
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market
Orgvue has partnered with Lightcast to integrate labour market analytics into its platform, aiding firms in strategic workforce planning with real-time insights.

European display market faces falling prices in 2025
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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market
The European Large Format Display market is struggling as unit sales and prices dip, despite higher shipments; education sector saturation is a key factor.

Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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surveillance
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breach prevention
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data privacy
A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.

IT leaders express growing trust in AI as solutions evolve
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A new report by SnapLogic reveals that 82% of UK IT leaders place as much trust in AI agents as in humans, signalling a robust investment shift towards AI technologies.

Airwallex partners with Discover to expand payment options
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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payment technologies
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customers
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airwallex
Airwallex has partnered with Discover Global Network to enhance payment options for merchants in key regions, boosting flexibility and reducing cart abandonment.

ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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hcm
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work-life balance
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workplace culture
ECI Software Solutions has been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work for 2025 across seven countries, celebrating its seventh consecutive year in the US.