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Sage expands UK's SMB access to AI financial assistant

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Sage has launched its AI-powered assistant, Sage Copilot, to support small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, enhancing financial insights and efficiency.
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UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Investment in the UK's space sector has surged by 435% since 1990, creating nearly 49,000 jobs and fostering educational opportunities for future generations.
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5G O-RAN successfully deployed at remote Kielder Observatory

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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AWTG and the Borderlands 5G Innovation Region have successfully deployed a 5G O-RAN site at Kielder Observatory, demonstrating strong remote connectivity.
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Scandit unveils SDK 7.0 with smart data capture upgrades

Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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Scandit has launched SDK 7.0, enhancing smart data capture to improve efficiency and accuracy across retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
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ISO 27001 making big waves in strengthening data security

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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ISO 27001 certification is boosting data security across various sectors, ensuring information remains confidential and secure, whether on paper or electronically.
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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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A new study reveals that the UK's accounting sector could see an injection of GBP £2 billion into GDP and generate 20,000 jobs through AI adoption.
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Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push

Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.
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Titans of Tech - Sam Peters of ISMS.online

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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The Chief Product Officer at ISMS.online has led the SaaS platform's global expansion since 2021, driving innovation in information security and compliance.
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UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.
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Synergy Logistics appoints Brian Kirst as chief commercial officer

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Synergy Logistics elevates Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer, aiming for global expansion and leveraging his 30 years in logistics and digital tech.
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Dootrix & Confused.com join forces to revamp mobile app

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Microsoft Azure specialist Dootrix partners with Confused.com to overhaul its mobile insurance application, introducing a streamlined user experience.
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Cisco bolsters Project SAIVE to prevent railway suicides

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Tech giant Cisco is uniting with Purple Transform to advance Project SAIVE, an initiative employing AI tech to identify and aid individuals at risk of suicide on railways.
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Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.
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IWD 2024: Business owners, it's time to inspire inclusion

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.
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Wincanton bags exclusive rights to Zeus's freight tech in UK, Ireland

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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In a strategic shift, UK supply chain partner, Wincanton, acquires the exclusive rights to use Zeus' digital freight management solutions, strengthening a tech-driven approach.
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Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Jersey Telecom's acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.
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Red Hat unveils Developer Hub to streamline enterprise development

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Red Hat has launched its Developer Hub, an enterprise-grade Internal Developer Platform aimed at increasing productivity.
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UK tech sectors battle component & skills shortages

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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UK's electronics, telecoms, and electrical sectors are grappling with major component and skills shortages, severely impacting their performance, a new report suggests.
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Virgin Media O2's 4G & 5G upgrades to boost rural connectivity

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Virgin Media O2 improves 4G and 5G coverage in rural Britain, aiming to boost local economy this festive season.
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Alibaba Cloud open-sources two large language models for AI community

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Alibaba Cloud has open-sourced two large language models for AI, Qwen-72B and Qwen-1.8B, to facilitate AI advancements.