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CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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CubeMatch has acquired a stake in UK consultancy DVCP as part of a phased full takeover, aiming to expand its UK reach in financial services consultancy by 2026.
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Aspire & CSS Assure unite to boost UK organisations' cyber resilience

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Aspire Technology Solutions and CSS Assure have joined forces to enhance cyber resilience for UK organisations facing rising sophisticated cyber threats.
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Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.
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Version 1 to deliver GBP £95 million upgrade for Scottish rural IT

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Version 1 has secured a GBP £95 million contract to upgrade and support digital services for Scotland's rural Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate over seven years.
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CirrusHQ aids CREST's global exam expansion to 70+ nations

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.
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IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, concerns escalate over recent setbacks in diversity efforts, urging tech leaders in the UK to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity.
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Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.
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Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.
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ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.
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UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.
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CloudFirst Europe partners with Brightsolid in Scotland

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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CloudFirst Europe has partnered with Scottish data centre provider Brightsolid to enhance cloud services and expand its UK presence.
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Acumen Cyber expands into Ireland with new appointments

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Acumen Cyber expands into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with new team members, aiming for top five in managed security by 2028.
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Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.
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David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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David Tuck Takes Helm as Waracle CEO, Succeeding Chris Martin; Aims for Growth, Innovation in Data and AI. Waracle Recently Acquired Screenmedia.
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UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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New data from the University of Oxford and OpenOcean challenges London's dominance in AI startup funding, revealing higher average funds per startup in South West England.
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Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.
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New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.
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Scotland's COPFS boosts IT operations with Freshworks' Freshservice

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Scotland's top prosecution service, COPFS, enhances IT support and management systems with vital aid from Freshworks Inc.'s Freshservice platform, greatly improving customer satisfaction and resolution times.
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Investment bank predicts 2024's most influential climate tech trends

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Following a drop in funding, 2024 sees a predicted resurgence in climate tech trends, with clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternative proteins earmarked for significant investment growth.
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Open XR Optics Forum showcases advanced network management skills

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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The Open XR Optics Forum demonstrated advanced network management capabilities, showcasing the versatility of intelligent coherent transceivers across a variety of hosts and routers.