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Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport
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Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.
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Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services
3 days ago
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ekco has acquired Manchester cyber security firm Predatech, expanding its pen testing services and opening its first northern England office in the UK.
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HONOR launches 400 Pro 5G in UK, camera AI features
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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HONOR launches its AI-packed HONOR 400 Pro 5G and HONOR 400 5G smartphones in the UK, starting from GBP £399.99 with advanced camera features.
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Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
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ai
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ecommerce
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Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.
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UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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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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Gigamon survey finds AI drives hybrid cloud breach rise to 55%
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
AI-driven cyber threats have pushed breach rates to 55%, with hybrid and public clouds seen as increasingly vulnerable, says Gigamon's 2025 survey.
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European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
Nearly 80% of European brands plan to expand eCommerce beyond Amazon in 2025, embracing hybrid models amid rising costs and operational challenges.
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AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security
3 days ago
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firewalls
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private cloud
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ransomware
A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.
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Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates
3 days ago
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Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.
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Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
3 days ago
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smartphones
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Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.
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Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month
3 days ago
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ai
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developers
Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.
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Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
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Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
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Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT
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iot
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nnnco
Rob Zagarella, CEO of NNNCo, joins the LoRa Alliance board, bringing IoT expertise to accelerate LoRaWAN growth in Australia, NZ, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.
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BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive
5 days ago
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digital transformation
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agentic ai
BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.
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Ignition & Claroty partner to boost EMEA cyber-physical security
5 days ago
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cloud security
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iot security
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physical security
Ignition Technology partners with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security in UK and Ireland, targeting rapid growth in OT and IIoT cybersecurity markets.
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TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses
5 days ago
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fintech
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fca
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financial conduct authority
TransferGo teams up with Griffin to launch multi-currency business accounts in the UK, offering GBP wallets, savings, and same-day transfers for firms.
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Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
5 days ago
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martech
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partner programmes
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data privacy
A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.
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Marketers struggle to balance AI, creative personalisation
5 days ago
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
A report reveals 30% of UK marketers struggle to balance AI with human creativity, while over half of consumers find AI-generated content impersonal.
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SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market
5 days ago
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saas
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.
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Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds
5 days ago
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
A SALESmanago survey finds 73% of UK, Polish and Italian marketers expect traditional SEO to become obsolete by 2026 amid shifting consumer trends.