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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Data Protection

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber
Data Protection

Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber

New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales
Semiconductors

Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales

Global Large Format Display market sees 1.7% unit sales drop and 10.9% revenue fall in Q1 2025 amid tariff woes and price pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy
Network Infrastructure

Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy

Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Skills gap leads solar firms to outsource maintenance needs
Clean technologies

Skills gap leads solar firms to outsource maintenance needs

Research shows 55% of solar firms outsource maintenance due to skills shortages, with outsourcing set to rise, especially in Spain and Germany.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn
Network Infrastructure

M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn

M Group to acquire Telent, enhancing digital infrastructure services and expanding sector reach, pending regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
Physical Security

UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead

China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
Digital Transformation

AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets

Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
Software-as-a-Service

SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth

Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth
Virtualisation

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation following Advent International acquisition.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Westcon-Comstor launches a managed SOC solution powered by Cisco XDR, enabling UK and EMEA partners to offer cybersecurity services without hefty infrastructure costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to drive growth
Digital Transformation

Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to drive growth

Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to boost market expansion and build strong client partnerships in data intelligence and AI-driven sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize
Marketing Technologies

Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize

Taboola names Julia Burton Brown UK Country Manager as it expands beyond native ads with new Realize platform to boost measurable advertising performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Delayed reimbursements costing UK staff up to GBP £20,000
Fintech

Delayed reimbursements costing UK staff up to GBP £20,000

Nearly half of UK employees face financial strain paying upfront for work expenses, with delayed reimbursements causing hardship across income levels.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption

Canadian organisations report a 43% ROI from generative AI initiatives, exceeding the global average of 41%, driven by cost savings and revenue gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025
UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity
Generative AI

UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity

A recent survey reveals that while 70% of UK respondents have embraced AI in daily life, only 44% utilise it in the workplace, lagging behind global averages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns
EduTech

UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns

A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
Modernisation

AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025