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Chancellor's tech investment plan praised by industry leaders
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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digital infrastructure
The Chancellor's recent address has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, highlighting the UK's commitment to advancing AI and digital innovation.

AI plans to drive UK growth as public embraces technology
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cartech
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to harness AI for growth across the UK, citing its potential to enhance public services and daily life.

IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.

Ciphr unveils new cloud payroll software for UK market
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Ciphr has unveiled its innovative cloud-based payroll software, Ciphr payroll, designed to streamline payroll processes for UK businesses.

ProGlove partners with BlueStar to boost global expansion
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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productivity
ProGlove has partnered with BlueStar to broaden its global market reach, enhancing worker safety and productivity through innovative scanning solutions.

EC360 platform launches to revolutionise banking KYC
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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modernisation
Encompass has unveiled its EC360 platform to revolutionise corporate client verification in banking, addressing outdated processes amid rising competition.

NFON aims for market leadership with new AI strategy
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
NFON has unveiled its ambitious NFON NEXT 2027 strategy, aiming for market leadership in AI-driven business communications and significant revenue growth.

SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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cleantech
Cambridge Cleantech, Cambridge Consultants, and EIT Climate-KIC have unveiled the first SuperCluster ClimAccelerator to fast-track industrial decarbonisation startups.

AI opportunities in UK public services face adoption hurdles
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data privacy
A report from Economist Impact and SAS urges UK officials to merge culture and technology for boosted productivity, while recognising AI's transformative potential.

iplicit secures GBP £25 million for UK market expansion
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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saas
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resellers
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market
iplicit, a cloud accounting platform for the UK mid-market, has secured GBP £25 million in funding from One Peak to fuel its growth and product development.

BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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leadership
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growth
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bt group
Jon James has been appointed as CEO of BT Business, set to take the helm next month, as the company shifts focus towards the UK market.

AI's impact on education: benefits & challenges ahead
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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edutech
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education
A new report by S&P Global Ratings highlights AI's transformative potential in education, urging investments to harness benefits while addressing ethical and funding challenges.

Iplicit appoints new COO after GBP £25m One Peak boost
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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sage
Hypergrowth accounting platform iplicit has appointed Olivia McMillan as COO after securing a GBP £25 million investment from One Peak to boost expansion.

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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cleantech
Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

Ásgeir Óskarsson appointed as BSV Association chief
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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edutech
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devops
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blockchain
The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.

Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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erp
Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.

EU AI Act introduces new global benchmark for regulation
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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surveillance
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risk & compliance
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transparency
The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act will take effect on 2nd February, banning high-risk AI uses like facial recognition and social scoring.

Kynd urges financial firms to boost cyber resilience
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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business continuity
KYND, a London-based insurtech firm, urges the financial services to enhance long-term cyber resilience as the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act takes effect.

HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Aconso's latest research highlights that 72% of HR leaders are increasingly turning to AI and automation to tackle rising workloads while enhancing employee wellbeing.

Mentor Group launches new sales training platform INSTIL
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sales performance management
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pd
Mentor Group has unveiled INSTIL, a new sales training platform combining its established curriculum with modern digital tools to enhance sales performance.