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UK marketers struggle with brand differentiation as AI rises
Customer Experience

UK marketers struggle with brand differentiation as AI rises

Nearly a third of UK marketers find it tough to differentiate their brands amid rising competition and AI-generated content as 2026 approaches.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Ransomware & state threats surge in Europe, warns CrowdStrike
Ransomware

Ransomware & state threats surge in Europe, warns CrowdStrike

European organisations faced a sharp 2024 rise in ransomware and state-backed cyberattacks, with 22% of global victims, says CrowdStrike's latest report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Industry calls for caution on UK payment systems regulation revamp
UK Government

Industry calls for caution on UK payment systems regulation revamp

UK payment industry urges careful regulation review to avoid oversimplifying FCA and PSR roles, ensuring consumer protection and innovation thrive.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience
Digital Transformation

Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience

Cybersecurity expert Sarah Armstrong Smith will deliver keynotes worldwide, sharing crisis insights to boost business resilience and innovation from 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Gardening Naturally triples revenue to GBP £8 million with Orderwise
Digital Transformation

Gardening Naturally triples revenue to GBP £8 million with Orderwise

Gardening Naturally tripled its revenue to GBP £8 million and improved order fulfilment by 3,500% after adopting Orderwise ERP and WMS systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Butlin's sees higher staff engagement & guest ratings with AI
Artificial Intelligence

Butlin's sees higher staff engagement & guest ratings with AI

Butlin's adoption of WorkBuzz's AI-powered platform boosted staff engagement by 4%, pride by 8%, and improved guest ratings via targeted recognition schemes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Red Hat brings OpenShift to NVIDIA BlueField DPUs for AI boost
Storage

Red Hat brings OpenShift to NVIDIA BlueField DPUs for AI boost

Red Hat now supports OpenShift on NVIDIA BlueField DPUs, boosting AI workload performance and security in data centres with a technical preview soon available.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Police use AI to tackle surge in illegal disposable vapes trade
Artificial Intelligence

Police use AI to tackle surge in illegal disposable vapes trade

UK police and trading standards use AI and social media tracking to combat a 59% rise in illegal disposable vape sales following their ban.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Goddiva launches AI assistant for tailored, smarter fashion shopping
Customer Experience

Goddiva launches AI assistant for tailored, smarter fashion shopping

Goddiva launches AI assistant on its website, offering personalised fashion shopping, real-time order tracking, and tailored discounts to enhance customer experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
PepsiCo to launch automated warehouse in Poland by 2026
Supply Chain

PepsiCo to launch automated warehouse in Poland by 2026

PepsiCo will open an automated warehouse in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland by 2026 to boost capacity, cut costs and reduce emissions by 200 tonnes annually.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
UK firms pioneer tech to meet ESA's zero debris target by 2030
Plextek

UK firms pioneer tech to meet ESA's zero debris target by 2030

Two UK firms develop tech to help meet ESA's 2030 target for zero orbital debris, boosting satellite safety with radar and advanced armour systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Formalize secures EUR €30 million to boost European compliance tech
Data Protection

Formalize secures EUR €30 million to boost European compliance tech

Formalize raised EUR €30 million to enhance its compliance tech and expand across Europe, focusing on SMBs facing growing regulatory demands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Attara launches AI platform to boost SME access to hedging tools
Fintech

Attara launches AI platform to boost SME access to hedging tools

Attara launches Explore Zone, an AI-powered platform offering free enterprise-level hedging tools to help SMEs manage market risks more effectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts
Firewalls

UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts

UK small businesses face a 300% rise in daily cyber scans, prompting BT to launch AI-powered antivirus to shield SMEs from growing cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2025
SNP migrates its SAP systems to Cloud ERP Public with Kyano
Digital Transformation

SNP migrates its SAP systems to Cloud ERP Public with Kyano

SNP migrates its SAP systems to SAP Cloud ERP Public Edition using its Kyano platform, enhancing its transformation expertise and benefiting customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2025
AI training boosts productivity, saves firms GBP £14,000 per staff
Risk & Compliance

AI training boosts productivity, saves firms GBP £14,000 per staff

AI training saves firms GBP £14,000 per employee annually by boosting productivity, with staff gaining 7.5 hours weekly, says London School of Economics study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Equinix to invest GBP £3.9 billion in Hertfordshire data campus
Hyperscale

Equinix to invest GBP £3.9 billion in Hertfordshire data campus

Equinix will invest GBP £3.9 billion in a new data centre campus in Hertfordshire, boosting the UK's AI capacity and creating thousands of jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
UK developer pay hits record levels as AI skills drive demand
Artificial Intelligence

UK developer pay hits record levels as AI skills drive demand

UK developer salaries hit record highs, with AI specialists earning up to GBP £122,000 as demand for advanced tech skills surges amid industry growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Sustainability drives UK firms' tech choices & vendor selection
Partner Programmes

Sustainability drives UK firms' tech choices & vendor selection

New research reveals 67% of UK firms demand sustainability credentials from tech vendors, reflecting ESG's crucial role in business growth and strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025