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Most Britons lack plans for digital assets after death

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.
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Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Healthcare providers are turning to hybrid cloud, AI and upgraded access control as rising assaults and break-ins reshape security priorities.
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Ataccama posts record AI data trust wins in 2025

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Ataccama posts record AI data trust deals and 30% CAGR in 2025, as enterprises boost data governance spend and adopt agentic platforms.
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AI heightens data privacy risks & reshapes digital trust

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI's rapid spread, weak data governance and rising scepticism are reshaping digital trust and sharply escalating privacy risks.
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Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
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Top 10 data governance best practices to implement today

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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With AI use surging and fines topping EUR €1 billion, robust data governance is now essential to unlock value, trust and compliance.
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Dun & Bradstreet outlines seven key compliance trends

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Dun & Bradstreet flags sanctions, data quality and AI governance as top compliance pressures shaping corporate risk in 2026.
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Leeds partners with Oakland to transform student data

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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University of Leeds teams with Oakland Everything Data to build a 'single version of the student' and embed data in decisions campus-wide.
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Barrier Networks unveils ROC cyber risk platform

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Barrier Networks launches ROC platform to give large enterprises and critical infrastructure a unified, context-rich view of cyber risk.
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MocaProof beta brings gamified Web3 identity to testnet

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Moca Network launches MocaProof beta on Moca Chain testnet, gamifying privacy-preserving Web3 identity with rewards and NFT campaigns.
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Setting boundaries for AI bots' exploitation of web content

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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Publishers are racing to defend web content as AI bots scrape sites at scale, driving up costs and eroding control over digital value.
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Data quality issues - Top causes and consequences

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Flawed, fragmented data is wasting time, money and AI potential; firms must fix ownership, visibility and tooling to restore trust.
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AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
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Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.
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Countly unveils faster analytics & AI-ready platform for enterprises

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Countly launches a faster analytics platform with an AI-ready pipeline and privacy-focused assistant to boost enterprise AI and data control.
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Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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AI-powered video analytics market will soar from USD $32bn in 2025 to over USD $133bn by 2030, driven by advances in data sourcing and privacy solutions.
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Civo launches relaxAI API to boost UK data sovereignty in AI

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Civo launches relaxAI API, an OpenAI-compatible AI solution hosted in UK data centres, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance for British organisations.
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Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.
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Experts propose digital integration in UK public transport

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Experts at the University of Manchester urge the integration of digital mobility platforms into England's public transport systems to enhance services and address sustainability.
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Macrium launches Reflect X, advancing backup technology

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Macrium has unveiled Reflect X, a cutting-edge backup solution boasting doubled recovery speeds and native support for ARM devices, enhancing operational resilience.