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Payment Assist & eDynamix partner for unified dealer payments
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Payment Assist UK and eDynamix partner to offer UK car dealerships integrated payment options via exstoPay, unifying cards, Open Banking, and BNPL services.

EatClub launches London app with dynamic discounts at venues
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EatClub launches in London, offering app users dynamic discounts of up to 50% at venues with seamless payment and no coupons required.

UK shoppers willing to pay more for connected experiences
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Four in five Brits have used connected tech like QR codes and AR when shopping recently, with many willing to pay more for these experiences, says Merkle.

Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform
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Italian HR tech startup Skillvue secures USD $6.3 million seed funding to boost its AI-driven skills discovery platform, supporting global expansion plans.

Cyberattacks on UK retail giants spark security concerns
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Harrods, Marks & Spencer and Co-op face a surge in cyberattacks, highlighting cybersecurity challenges within the UK retail sector amid rising digital threats.

Blue Yonder expands supply chain platform with Pledge deal
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Blue Yonder has acquired UK-based Pledge Earth Technologies, enhancing its supply chain platform with accredited carbon emissions reporting for better sustainability management.

Avalara appoints Sydney Carey & Karyn Smith to top roles
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Avalara appoints Sydney Carey as CFO and Karyn Smith as Chief Legal Officer to boost finance and legal leadership in global tax tech operations.

Half of UK firms regret AI job cuts, turning to reskilling
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New research reveals 39% of UK firms made AI-driven redundancies, with over half now regretting these decisions amid workforce and productivity concerns.

UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls
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UK mobile banking fraud surged 11% in 2024 as scammers shift from voice scams, with card fraud and remote iOS attacks also on the rise, reports BioCatch.

Allvue boosts AI & data with new hires & R&D investment
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Allvue Systems boosts its AI and data capabilities with a 70% R&D budget rise and key hires, aiming to enhance tools for alternative investment markets.

Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead
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Nexer Enterprise Applications has named Gareth Mitchell-Jones as Head of Data and AI UK to drive advanced Microsoft-based solutions across sectors.

ICS.AI launches SMART platform to save councils GBP £5 million
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ICS.AI launches SMART platform to boost UK councils' productivity, cutting costs and aiming to save GBP £5 million across mid-sized local authorities.

Rayls launches Enygma for private transactions on Ethereum
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Rayls launches Enygma, a compliance-ready privacy framework for Ethereum, enabling confidential transactions with optional auditor oversight and seamless integration.

Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.

Misalignment over AI adoption hampers UK mid-market growth
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New research reveals a UK mid-market misalignment between IT and Business leaders on AI investment, hindering growth and productivity prospects.

Zoho unveils advanced AI for Creator, boosts privacy focus
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Zoho unveils ten new AI-powered features for its low-code platform, boosting app development speed and privacy without extra cost to users.

Gresham unveils web-based upgrade for investment data platform
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Gresham upgrades Control for Investment Management with a new web interface, boosting integration and automation for over 100 investment clients globally.

Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted in two categories at the FinTech Awards London, recognising its innovation and collaboration with The Money Platform.

Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
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Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.

Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
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Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.