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DataX Connect launches 2025 global data centre salary survey
Data centers

DataX Connect launches 2025 global data centre salary survey

DataX Connect has launched its 2025 survey to reveal detailed salary and career trends for data centre professionals in Europe and the US.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025
Safe Software expands to UK & Ireland to boost customer support
Data Analytics

Safe Software expands to UK & Ireland to boost customer support

Safe Software expands to the UK and Ireland, opening new centres to enhance European customer support and target USD $250m revenue by 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation
Semiconductors

UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation

The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Azerbaijan leads rise in European travel bookings amid new trends
Aviation

Azerbaijan leads rise in European travel bookings amid new trends

Azerbaijan leads a 26% surge in European air travel bookings, with rising interest in emerging destinations reshaping traveller preferences, says new report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated
DevOps

Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated

Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Silverfin appoints Allison Searle to drive UK & Ireland growth
Software-as-a-Service

Silverfin appoints Allison Searle to drive UK & Ireland growth

Silverfin appoints Allison Searle as UK and Ireland General Manager to accelerate growth in cloud-based accounting and advisory services amid digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Senior UK & US communicators expect bigger budgets by 2026
Artificial Intelligence

Senior UK & US communicators expect bigger budgets by 2026

By 2026, 80% of senior UK and US communications leaders expect larger budgets and greater influence, driven by AI adoption and strategic roles despite economic uncertainty.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

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CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform
Artificial Intelligence

CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform

CaseCraft.AI has raised GBP £550,000 to enhance its AI-driven platform aimed at simplifying small claims resolutions across the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
inploi advances in Fosway 2025 grid amid rapid growth in HR tech
Human Capital Management

inploi advances in Fosway 2025 grid amid rapid growth in HR tech

London-based HR tech firm inploi climbs Fosway 2025 grid, boosting client base by 230% and slashing hiring costs for companies like PureGym.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Majority of Britons back fines for long customer call waits
Customer Experience

Majority of Britons back fines for long customer call waits

A survey reveals 62% of Britons support fining companies for long hold times, with older consumers especially backing penalties amid rising costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO
Digital Transformation

NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO

NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Securonix & Prophecy join forces to streamline SIEM security data
Security Information and Event Management

Securonix & Prophecy join forces to streamline SIEM security data

Securonix and Prophecy have partnered to integrate Snare Suite with Securonix's platform, boosting security data intake and threat detection across hybrid IT systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals
Online shopping

UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals

Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
Data Protection

UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid

UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy
Digital Transformation

UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy

A survey finds 65% of UK business leaders rank AI as vital as water and energy, with 93% urging swift adoption alongside calls for thoughtful oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings
Digital Transformation

UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth
Customer Experience

RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth

RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work
Human Capital Management

One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work

One in three UK SMEs remain in survival mode despite reported productivity gains, with employee satisfaction key to driving real growth and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025