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Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines
Supply Chain

Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines

UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Willow Place unveils Corby's first ultra-rapid EV charging hub
Cartech

Willow Place unveils Corby's first ultra-rapid EV charging hub

Willow Place Shopping Centre in Corby has launched its first ultra-rapid EV charging hub with six Kempower chargers, backed by GBP £900,000 investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership
Smart Home

NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership

NatWest partners with the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security awareness for its staff supporting charities and SMEs across sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
EXA secures EUR €1.3 billion to drive global fibre expansion
Network Infrastructure

EXA secures EUR €1.3 billion to drive global fibre expansion

EXA Infrastructure has raised EUR €1.3 billion to expand its fibre and subsea networks across Europe, North America and the Middle East.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Lloyds joins cyber resilience drive to protect UK's small firms
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lloyds joins cyber resilience drive to protect UK's small firms

Lloyds Banking Group has become a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security among UK small and medium firms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Prommt, Payit teams up to boost open banking payments in UK
Fintech

Prommt, Payit teams up to boost open banking payments in UK

Prommt partners with Payit by NatWest to enhance open banking payments, offering UK businesses instant, secure transactions and improved customer experience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
NorthEdge invests in Oak Engage to drive expansion & growth
Software-as-a-Service

NorthEdge invests in Oak Engage to drive expansion & growth

NorthEdge has invested in Newcastle's Oak Engage to boost growth of its employee engagement software, serving clients like NatWest and Aldi.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Salad Money streamlines payments with Payit integration
Fintech

Salad Money streamlines payments with Payit integration

Payit, powered by NatWest, has been integrated into the Salad Money platform, revolutionising how customers make loan repayments online.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
NatWest selects five fintechs for growth programme support
Fintech

NatWest selects five fintechs for growth programme support

NatWest has selected five UK fintech startups for its new Fintech Growth Programme, offering support and mentorship to advance their innovative payment solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus
Fintech

New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus

Dominic Wade joins newly rebranded Zempler Bank as CFO and Executive Director, bringing two decades of financial expertise from Alba Bank, Unity Trust Bank, and NatWest.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup
Data Protection

Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup

Permira becomes main stakeholder in tech firm CSI Group in major ownership shakeup, anticipating significant growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023

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GitLab Duo Agent Platform beta unlocks AI-human collaboration
Application Security

GitLab Duo Agent Platform beta unlocks AI-human collaboration

GitLab has launched a public beta of its Duo Agent Platform, enabling seamless AI-human collaboration within software development projects for Premium and Ultimate users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list
Digital Transformation

Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list

Appian has been named on FinTech Global's 2025 AIFinTech100 list for pioneering AI-driven solutions that transform banking, compliance and financial services workflows.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
LinkedIn

Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand

Nearly one-third of the world's largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Bugcrowd's Nick McKenzie discusses the evolving role of CISOs
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Bugcrowd's Nick McKenzie discusses the evolving role of CISOs

Bugcrowd's CISO has shared insights into how the role of Chief Information Security Officers is evolving amidst growing cybersecurity challenges.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Cogo & Personetics introduce AI-powered sustainable banking
Fintech

Cogo & Personetics introduce AI-powered sustainable banking

Cogo partners with AI-firm Personetics, pioneering climate-conscious banking by aiding customers in understanding and managing their carbon footprints based on their spending habits.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Banks dedicate more resources to responsible AI but clarity lags behind
Partner Programmes

Banks dedicate more resources to responsible AI but clarity lags behind

Banks are dedicating more resources to responsible artificial intelligence, with a 43% staffing increase, but only six clarify their approach.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

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