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London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.
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Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.
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Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.
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UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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New research shows 75% of UK public sector organisations lead Europe in generative AI adoption, despite concerns over data security and sustainability.
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UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.
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Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.
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UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.
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Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Butterfly Data has created an AI tool to assess online content credibility, winning four awards and aiming to combat rising misinformation globally.
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Harrow selects Zellis, enhancing payroll efficiency by 50%

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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The London Borough of Harrow has appointed Zellis as its new payroll provider, achieving a 50% reduction in processing times just six months in.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.
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UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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UK firms optimistic on global expansion despite tariffs

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A recent survey reveals that 73 per cent of UK firms remain bullish on global expansion, despite trade challenges like rising tariffs from the US.
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UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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As the Online Safety Act launches, UK tech firms must comply with Ofcom's new regulations, aiming to create safer digital spaces by removing illegal content.
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Thales survey reveals declining trust in digital services

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.
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Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.
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Hyland unveils AI-driven strategy for content management

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Hyland has launched an AI-driven strategy aimed at evolving enterprise content management, enhancing automation, and user experiences across industries.
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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.