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68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report

A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Fintech

Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024

London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Fintech

Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay

Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Athelis Health Club cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access
Firewalls

Athelis Health Club cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access

Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.

By i-PRO • 8 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber
EduTech

Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber

Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Physical Security

Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries

Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Unified Communications

Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives

Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions
Data Analytics

AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions

AccountsIQ has acquired ExpenseIn, enhancing its cloud-based offerings and boosting its customer base to over 350,000 users across 40 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation
EduTech

Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan aimed at driving GBP £47 billion in economic growth and global competitiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
AbuSearch team wins award at SAS hackathon for AI project
Data Analytics

AbuSearch team wins award at SAS hackathon for AI project

A UK team, AbuSearch, has won a global hackathon's 'Data for Good' award for developing AI-driven solutions to combat online child sexual abuse.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
S-RM partners with Distology to expand cyber incident services
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

S-RM partners with Distology to expand cyber incident services

S-RM has partnered with Distology to expand its cyber incident response services, bolstering cybersecurity across the UK and Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence
Public Sector

Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence

Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Nu E Power considers acquiring Blu Dot Systems for CAD $4.59m
Clean technologies

Nu E Power considers acquiring Blu Dot Systems for CAD $4.59m

Nu E Power has announced plans to acquire Blu Dot Systems, exchanging 8,500,000 shares valued at CAD $0.54 each, as part of its renewable energy strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
European cybersecurity market sees 2% growth in 2024
Software-as-a-Service

European cybersecurity market sees 2% growth in 2024

The European cybersecurity distribution market grew by 2% in 2024, with France leading at 12%, while Italy faced an 8% decline amid corruption issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth
Data Analytics

Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth

Alan Paton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud digital transformation partner, to drive further growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest
Notebook

European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest

The European PC market experienced a 3% revenue rise in Q4 2024, driven by seasonal promotions, with Spain and the UK leading growth amid ongoing challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Generative AI

UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise

AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UK unveils AI plan focusing on public sector integration
Quantum Computing

UK unveils AI plan focusing on public sector integration

The UK has launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan to bolster public sector integration and economic growth, amidst mixed reactions from industry leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025