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Albatross raises USD $12.5 million to boost real-time AI discovery

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Zurich-based AI company Albatross has raised USD $12.5 million to develop a real-time platform revolutionising online product and content discovery.
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Sustainability within the tech industry

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Over 60% of UK tech firms plan to boost sustainability budgets by 10.5% in 2025, embedding environmental responsibility into everyday business.
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UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.
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Loganair's festive ad features puffin family journey home

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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customer service
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travel
Loganair's new Christmas advert follows a puffin family journeying across the UK, highlighting the joy of reuniting at home for the festive season.
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UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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e-commerce
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tokenisation
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interoperability
Most UK large eCommerce merchants faced payment outages, losing up to GBP £10 million, which has also stalled their business expansion, new research finds.
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Building smarter deals in a fragmented world

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Corporate banks are streamlining deal-making by uniting fragmented systems, cutting approval times from days to hours and boosting pricing accuracy and compliance.
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Freshworks unveils AI features to boost UK enterprise support

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Freshworks launches new AI tools in the UK to streamline customer support and IT management, boosting efficiency and cutting manual tasks for enterprises.
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Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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expedia
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revenue management
In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.
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UK shoppers embrace Taiwanese brands after Westfield showcase

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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acer
Following the Taiwan Select Pop-Up at Westfield White City, 93% of UK shoppers are keen to buy Taiwanese brands, drawn by innovation and sustainability.
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Adobe introduces Brand Concierge, AI-first solution for personalised customer experiences

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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partner programmes
Adobe launches Brand Concierge, an AI platform to centralise creative assets and deliver personalised, brand-compliant content across customer journeys.
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The business value of uncomplicated

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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Businesses grow increasingly complex, but prioritising uncomplicated, intuitive AI tools can boost speed, clarity and employee satisfaction in today's fast market.
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Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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displays
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hybrid & remote work
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windows
The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.
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EXOq research hub to boost Oxford region by GBP £1.4 billion

Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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quantum computing
EXOq, a new research district near Oxford, will bring GBP £1.4 billion annually and 7,000 jobs, boosting the local economy and innovation sector.
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Ecommpay merchants see higher approval rates with Click to Pay

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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cx
Ecommpay merchants in the UK and Europe report a 3-6% rise in approval rates and fewer checkout abandonments after integrating Mastercard's Click to Pay.
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Black Friday shifts to season-long shopping with value focus

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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clean technologies
Black Friday is no longer a single-day event, evolving into a season-long shopping period focused on value, wellbeing, and experiences, says new research.
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Amperity introduces Real-Time Profiles for instant personalisation

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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personalisation
Amperity launches Real-Time Profiles, combining live activity with historical data to enable instant, personalised customer experiences across marketing and service.
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Exclusive: John Carse on why the browser is the new cyber battleground

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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browser extensions
SquareX's Field CISO explains how extension-based browser security offers superior protection against evolving digital threats and cyberattacks.
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ThoughtSpot sees 133% usage surge as enterprises embrace AI analytics

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
ThoughtSpot reports 133% rise in platform use as AI analytics gain traction, with 52% of customers using its Spotter AI agent for insights.
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How AI is driving growth and transforming the future of hospitality

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data privacy
AI is transforming hospitality, with the market set to soar from USD $90 million to $8.12 billion by 2034, boosting efficiency and guest experiences worldwide.
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Conviva named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant ranking

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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Conviva has been recognised as a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, highlighting its innovative analytics platform.