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HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
HiQi partners with Ecommpay to enhance app payments in Portugal and Spain, enabling faster, compliant top-ups with diverse payment options.
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ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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software development
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software
ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
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Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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fintech
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.
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Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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software
Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.
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Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
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UK accountancy inefficiencies cost sector GBP £5.3 billion
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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process automation
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accounting
Inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms, costing the sector GBP £5.3 billion annually, stem from outdated processes and low-value tasks, says Silverfin report.
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HowNow unveils Guru AI to personalise workplace learning
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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e-learning
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ai
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interactive learning
HowNow has unveiled HowNow Guru, an AI learning agent offering personalised, real-time coaching to help organisations close skills gaps at scale.
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Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.
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UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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ai
Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.
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Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
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Ecommpay urges merchants to bolster fraud prevention
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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ai
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graph analysis
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ml
Ecommpay has urged merchants to enhance their fraud prevention strategies as UK ticket fraud losses soared to GBP £9.8 million in 2024, up 47% from the previous year.
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Peter Young appointed CEO at leading tech firm Reconeyez
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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surveillance
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ai
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cloud services
Peter Young has been appointed CEO of Reconeyez, set to drive the firm's global growth with innovative AI technology in security and surveillance.
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Christoph Feddersen joins dataglobal Group as CPTO
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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product management
The dataglobal Group has appointed Christoph Feddersen as Chief Product and Technology Officer to lead cloud transformation and enhance digital workplace solutions.
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Ipsotek appoints Dean Coleman as UK & Ireland Manager
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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vms
Ipsotek has appointed Dean Coleman as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland, aiming to bolster its presence and partnerships in the region.
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Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.
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Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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data management
A study by SS&C Blue Prism reveals that only 44% of organisations have the necessary data systems for next-gen AI, with 94% highlighting process orchestration's importance.
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Infrastructure no longer inhibiting factor to the take-off of smart labels
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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future of business
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smart labels
Smart labels, compatible with existing systems and requiring no extra infrastructure, are set to transform industries like retail and logistics, driving rapid market growth.
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UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
New research reveals that 93% of UK businesses have gained efficiencies from generative AI, surpassing the global average, with strong investment plans ahead.
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AI technology seen as solution to boost UK productivity
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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productivity
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millennials
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celonis
A new survey from Celonis reveals that 81% of UK businesses struggle with low employee morale, largely due to stress and burnout affecting productivity.
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Infosecurity Europe introduces SANS masterclasses 2025
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Infosecurity Europe has teamed up with SANS Institute to launch Masterclasses addressing cybersecurity skills gaps, scheduled for 3-5 June 2025 in London.