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Visa & LemFi boost global money transfers in expansion deal
Financial Services

Visa & LemFi boost global money transfers in expansion deal

Visa Cross-Border Solutions teams up with UK payments firm LemFi in global expansion, extending their reach to new markets like China, India and Pakistan.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
Vivup & Perkbox announce merger to boost UK employee benefits sector
Human Capital Management

Vivup & Perkbox announce merger to boost UK employee benefits sector

Health and wellbeing providers Vivup and Perkbox reveal a merger backed by Great Hill Partners, striving for an all-in-one solution for UK employee benefits and wellbeing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Sendle expands global network in boost for Australian SMBs
Supply Chain

Sendle expands global network in boost for Australian SMBs

In response to escalating global demand, Sendle, a popular small business courier service, expands its international shipping network by 40%, adding over 800 new pick-up locations across Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
XPO Logistics secures UK partnership with TotalEnergies
Supply Chain

XPO Logistics secures UK partnership with TotalEnergies

In a major deal, XPO Logistics partners with TotalEnergies in the UK to optimise operations and enhance customer delivery experiences, following a highly competitive tender process.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Dexory introduces advanced AI to boost UK warehouse efficiency
Robotics

Dexory introduces advanced AI to boost UK warehouse efficiency

Dexory, a UK tech firm, has unveiled its AI-driven logistics engine, 'DexoryView', set to revolutionise warehouse efficiency with real-time analytics and improved decision-making powered by autonomous robots.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Schneider Electric announces winners of 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric announces winners of 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards

Schneider Electric honours industry standouts at the 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards, driving industrial digital transformation with innovative IoT solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
PPDS & Oracle Red Bull Racing redefine team collaboration with 4K displays
Unified Communications

PPDS & Oracle Red Bull Racing redefine team collaboration with 4K displays

Philips and Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR) join forces to revolutionise marketing team collaboration with installation of 13 interactive 4K displays at the MK7 headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
UK consumers favour comfort over fleeting fashion, survey shows
Fintech

UK consumers favour comfort over fleeting fashion, survey shows

A new survey by Blakely Clothing shows UK shoppers, aged 18 to 35, are veering away from fleeting fashion trends, favouring quality, comfort, and longevity in their clothing choices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Celonis appoints Rupal Karia as UK & Ireland leader
Digital Transformation

Celonis appoints Rupal Karia as UK & Ireland leader

Celonis appoints Rupal Karia, celebrated business leader with over 20 years' experience, to drive UK and Ireland expansion and spur digital transformation with their process knowledge and AI expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

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Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards
Digital Entertainment

Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards

Glasgow-based Brillband has been named the UK's fastest broadband provider following the annual Broadband Genie Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Bridewell acquires Arculus to amplify public sector cybersecurity
Power / Energy

Bridewell acquires Arculus to amplify public sector cybersecurity

Bridewell fortifies its public sector growth by acquiring Arculus Cyber Security, aiming to enhance its Critical National Infrastructure expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping
Customer Experience

Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping

Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Job flexibility key for UK prospects, Hampshire tops in WFH salaries
Hybrid & Remote Work

Job flexibility key for UK prospects, Hampshire tops in WFH salaries

A study by electronic retailer Currys found that four out of ten Britons would avoid job applications without described flexibility, with IT, finance, and sales offering the best chances for versatile roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Kartik Mehta appointed Channel Factory's head of Asia growth markets
Marketing Technologies

Kartik Mehta appointed Channel Factory's head of Asia growth markets

Kartik Mehta, tech sales expert with a background in global growth initiatives, is set to steer Channel Factory's expansion in Asia's emerging markets as the new Head of Growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Lack of advanced tech slows growth of UK's medium-sized firms
Digital Transformation

Lack of advanced tech slows growth of UK's medium-sized firms

Around 50% of UK's medium-sized businesses cite limited access to advanced technology as a growth barrier, according to a new report by ANS and YouGov.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Quorum Cyber shines in Microsoft Security Excellence Awards
Artificial Intelligence

Quorum Cyber shines in Microsoft Security Excellence Awards

UK-based Quorum Cyber gains double-finalist status in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards, forging its reputation in international cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Griffin secures $24m funding to launch as full bank in UK
Fintech

Griffin secures $24m funding to launch as full bank in UK

UK fintech firm Griffin successfully secures $24m funding and green light from PRA and FCA, becoming a fully operational bank.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Innovate UK hosts cyber security demo for top industry investors
Cybersecurity

Innovate UK hosts cyber security demo for top industry investors

Disruptive cyber security prototypes to be unveiled at Innovate UK's industry-leading CyberASAP Demo Day, offering investors a peek into the future of UK's cyber defence industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024