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Thirdfort adds iProov biometrics to fight UK ID fraud
Data Protection

Thirdfort adds iProov biometrics to fight UK ID fraud

Thirdfort adopts iProov biometrics to streamline UK property ID checks and combat AI-driven fraud in deals worth billions of GBP £1.6bn+.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Denmark launches sovereign AI on Gefion to boost public sector
Data Protection

Denmark launches sovereign AI on Gefion to boost public sector

Denmark switches on a sovereign AI platform atop its Gefion supercomputer, aiming to unlock DKK 55 billion in public-sector gains by 2040.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala
Semiconductors

Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Drone Major launches platform to boost UK drone SME access
Supply Chain

Drone Major launches platform to boost UK drone SME access

Drone Major has launched a platform to help UK drone SMEs access large contracts, boosting supply chain independence and reducing reliance on China.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
KPMG partners with Aiimi to launch global workplace AI platform
Risk & Compliance

KPMG partners with Aiimi to launch global workplace AI platform

KPMG partners with British AI firm Aiimi to launch a global Workplace AI platform, improving data management and compliance across its operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
UK shoppers want AI for deliveries but demand transparency & choice
Customer Experience

UK shoppers want AI for deliveries but demand transparency & choice

UK shoppers want AI for real-time delivery tracking and returns but demand transparency and human support for trust and control over choices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
UK capital markets to be reshaped by tokenisation & T+1 shift
Smart contracts

UK capital markets to be reshaped by tokenisation & T+1 shift

UK capital markets will transform by 2025-26 with tokenisation of settlements and a shift to T+1, boosting liquidity and cutting operational risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Daemon wins EMEA AWS award for AI advances in Tachmed project
Hyperscale

Daemon wins EMEA AWS award for AI advances in Tachmed project

Daemon wins EMEA AWS Innovation Partner of the Year for using AI to speed up Tachmed's digital healthcare diagnostics development and enhance research workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Finity & Hydr partner to deliver faster payroll funding solutions
Fintech

Finity & Hydr partner to deliver faster payroll funding solutions

Finity has teamed up with Hydr to offer businesses faster invoice verification and next-day payroll funding, easing cash flow and payment challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching
Human Capital Management

Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching

Ciphr has invested in UK startup MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech with AI-powered coaching, aiming to boost team collaboration and employee growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
SER Group acquires Metaforce to boost AI-powered communications
Document Management

SER Group acquires Metaforce to boost AI-powered communications

SER Group has acquired Sweden's Metaforce to enhance its Doxis platform with AI-driven tools for automating and personalising customer communications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Group-IB launches secure platform to combat GBP £600m UK fraud
Unified Communications

Group-IB launches secure platform to combat GBP £600m UK fraud

Group-IB has launched a Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform to help UK banks tackle GBP £600m fraud by securely sharing real-time risk signals while ensuring data privacy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Trench Group cuts contract review times by 80% using AI platform
Partner Programmes

Trench Group cuts contract review times by 80% using AI platform

Trench Group has cut contract review times by 80%, using AI from Luminance to streamline processes and reduce reliance on its legal team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Creative Hut outsources logistics to 3PL to boost efficiency
Drones

Creative Hut outsources logistics to 3PL to boost efficiency

Creative Hut has outsourced logistics to 3PL, aiming to enhance fulfilment efficiency for its complex range of educational STEAM products.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Corporate clichés still dominate office emails, new study finds
Hybrid & Remote Work

Corporate clichés still dominate office emails, new study finds

A study reveals corporate clichés like 'reaching out' still appear in 2% of office emails, affecting clarity and workplace culture in hybrid work settings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Zama unveils privacy layer & $ZAMA token auction for blockchain
Encryption

Zama unveils privacy layer & $ZAMA token auction for blockchain

Zama launches a confidentiality layer and $ZAMA token auction, enabling private, compliant onchain payments on public blockchains with encrypted transactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Legacy systems stifle UK AI ambitions as budgets drain on upkeep
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems stifle UK AI ambitions as budgets drain on upkeep

Outdated IT systems hamper AI adoption in UK firms, with 61% citing legacy platforms as a key barrier amid budget and skills constraints.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-powered HR coaching
Human Capital Management

Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-powered HR coaching

Ciphr has invested in UK AI platform MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech portfolio with advanced coaching tools for employee development and team management.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules
Endpoint Protection

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud in 2026 as criminals exploit gaps in regulation, prompting calls for urgent cross-sector action to protect consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025