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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
IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education

As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Gender gap narrows in tech sectors across UK, EU & US
Artificial Intelligence

Gender gap narrows in tech sectors across UK, EU & US

The gender gap in tech sectors has seen a significant decrease over the past four years, according to a Financial Times report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Keepit opens London HQ to bolster SaaS data protection in UK
Ransomware

Keepit opens London HQ to bolster SaaS data protection in UK

Keepit fortifies commitment to the UK, opening London-based headquarters and expanding local team, with industry veteran Jerry Mumford at the helm.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
FranConnect bolsters position with RizePoint acquisition
Risk & Compliance

FranConnect bolsters position with RizePoint acquisition

FranConnect enhances its position as a market leader by acquiring RizePoint, an international QMS provider, marking its third take-over in four years in its ongoing expansion strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

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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
Bupa teams with Nexer for digital inclusivity boost
Health Technologies

Bupa teams with Nexer for digital inclusivity boost

Bupa UK seeks to enhance digital inclusivity for its 45 million customers, using Nexer Digital's expertise for full compliance with the upcoming European Accessibility Act in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time
Public Sector

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time

On International Women's Day 2024, a female techie sheds light on her journey in the sector, underscoring the importance of empowerment and taking the path to success one day at a time.

By Natalie Smith • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: From top to bottom rung: The secret to success is inclusion & diversity
Fintech

IWD 2024: From top to bottom rung: The secret to success is inclusion & diversity

Ahead of IWD 2024, the tech and fintech industries grapple with serious diversity issues despite women making up 42% of the workforce; inclusion and diversity could be the path to success.

By Tamsyn Cole • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: More women in leadership creates better opportunities for innovation
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: More women in leadership creates better opportunities for innovation

Exemplifying diversity on IWD 2024, increasing female leadership in businesses has been identified as an essential catalyst for innovation and growth.

By Saduf Ali-Drakesmith • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Artificial intelligence is inherently bias - here's how to remedy it
Large Language Models

IWD 2024: Artificial intelligence is inherently bias - here's how to remedy it

In an AI-dominated era, inherent biases within such technologies remain a pervasive issue, highlighting the urgent need for fostering diversity among developers and leveraging AI to create equitable and inclusive tools.

By Nicole Seredenko • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
NetApp pioneers AI-driven cyber-resilience capabilities
Storage

NetApp pioneers AI-driven cyber-resilience capabilities

NetApp bolsters UK business defences with the development of AI-enhanced cyber-resilience capabilities, designed for swift recovery from potential threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech

International Women's Day's 2024 'Inspire Inclusion' theme resonates within fintech facing a continuous struggle to promote female representation in senior roles.

By Maya Kumar • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance
Biometrics

Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance

The pandemic-associated rejection of cash is seen as accelerating the switch to a cashless economy, despite some resistance and concern over security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Gender pay gap widening in the United Kingom
OECD

IWD 2024: Gender pay gap widening in the United Kingom

The gender pay gap in the UK has widened to 14.5%, pushing the country to 17th place in the Women in Work Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
'Danish retail invasion' reshapes UK market with Hybrid Retail tech
Deloitte

'Danish retail invasion' reshapes UK market with Hybrid Retail tech

Danish brands, capitalising on a mix of authenticity, community and Hybrid Retail technology, are pioneering a 'retail revolution' in the UK, reshaping the shopping landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024