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UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare
Digital Transformation

UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare

Over half of the UK's IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to defend against cyber warfare, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
The Range partners with Virtualstock to boost online product sales
Software-as-a-Service

The Range partners with Virtualstock to boost online product sales

UK retailer The Range partners with one of Europe's largest dropshipping platforms, Virtualstock, in a strategic move to elevate online sales and streamline operations.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Scientific sector sees significant 8% spike in sick leave
EduTech

Scientific sector sees significant 8% spike in sick leave

Research reveals an 8% rise in sick leave within the professional, scientific and technical activities industry in 2023, according to Access PeopleHR.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
UK businesses struggling to fully harness their 'data brain'
Data management

UK businesses struggling to fully harness their 'data brain'

Over 70% of UK firms struggle to utilise data effectively, with many hoarding it unanalyzed, hindering their transition to a data-driven model, new research suggests.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Bridgewise secures $21m Series A funding led by SIX Group
Fintech

Bridgewise secures $21m Series A funding led by SIX Group

AI-backed financial intelligence platform, Bridgewise, secures $21m from its series A funding round led by SIX Group to fuel its global reach in securities analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres

Keepit has launched two new data centres in Switzerland, offering secure, addressing the surging demand for Backup-as-a-Service and data recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

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Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Breach Prevention

Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK

A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Critical Power Supplies bolsters executive team for UK growth
Power / Energy

Critical Power Supplies bolsters executive team for UK growth

UK power solutions provider, Critical Power Supplies (CPS), assigns three senior staff members, strengthening their executive team to respond to growing national backup power demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Intercity acquires Centrality, set to become GBP £60m managed services giant
Partner Programmes

Intercity acquires Centrality, set to become GBP £60m managed services giant

Intercity announces the acquisition of Centrality, bolstering its portfolio and setting the course to become a GBP £60m managed services titan in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds
Human Capital Management

UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds

UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK
Power / Energy

Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK

Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats
Encryption

New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats

The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety

AI safety tech firm Netradyne partners with Intelex to penetrate the UK market, promising to revolutionise road safety and fleet management.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
C-suite executives concerned over company's anti-money laundering processes
Fintech

C-suite executives concerned over company's anti-money laundering processes

Despite budget cuts, a new survey reveals worries among UK c-suite executives over their firms' anti-money laundering procedures, with 49% partially confident in their compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Pentest People first Leeds firm to qualify as NCSC Cyber Advisor
Cybersecurity

Pentest People first Leeds firm to qualify as NCSC Cyber Advisor

Leeds-based Pentest People becomes the first firm to qualify as a Cyber Advisor under the NCSC's scheme, providing small to medium-sized UK organisations with NCSC-approved cybersecurity guidance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Cydea's platform revolutionises cybersecurity risk with monetary values
Software-as-a-Service

Cydea's platform revolutionises cybersecurity risk with monetary values

Cydea's innovative risk platform provides a numerical representation of cybersecurity threats, reshaping risk management practices and bolstering decision-making processes in UK businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Sharp UK teams up with Gamma for enhanced VoIP services
Unified Communications

Sharp UK teams up with Gamma for enhanced VoIP services

Sharp UK partners with Gamma Communications to enhance telephony services in anticipation of the ISDN/PSTN switch-off, focusing on seamless transition to VoIP for clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Hokodo secures GBP £100m debt facility to boost European B2B transactions
Cash flow

Hokodo secures GBP £100m debt facility to boost European B2B transactions

Hokodo, London's European digital payment terms provider, secures GBP £100m debt facility from global investor Viola Credit to support over GBP £1.5bn in B2B transactions across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024