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99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds
Data Protection

99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds

Over 99% of UK businesses were fined for data breaches in the past year, with the average fine hitting GBP £257,982, reveals ISMS.online research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Encryption

Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management

Apricorn has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, recognising its commitment to quality management standards in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
BigCommerce partners with Ecommpay to enhance payment solutions
Fintech

BigCommerce partners with Ecommpay to enhance payment solutions

Ecommpay partners with BigCommerce to deliver advanced payment solutions across the UK and EMEA, minimising costs and boosting efficiency for merchants.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Westcon-Comstor partners with Extreme Networks for EMEA stadiums
Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor partners with Extreme Networks for EMEA stadiums

Westcon-Comstor partners with Extreme Networks to elevate fan experiences in EMEA stadiums, offering high-speed Wi-Fi, cashless transactions, and real-time sports betting.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Research reveals rise in Gen-AI use but highlights concerns
Data Privacy

Research reveals rise in Gen-AI use but highlights concerns

Businesses globally are rapidly adopting Gen-AI for decision-making, yet concerns around accuracy and security persist, a Stratio BD study reveals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
IT firms face AI skills shortage, reassess cloud strategies
Private Cloud

IT firms face AI skills shortage, reassess cloud strategies

UK firms increasingly depend on external IT service providers to bridge AI skills gaps, as only 5% see significant AI/GenAI impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
KPMG Law partners with Shieldpay to centralise transactions in UK
Payment Technologies

KPMG Law partners with Shieldpay to centralise transactions in UK

KPMG Law partners with Shieldpay to streamline legal transactions across the UK, using TPMA technology to enhance security and efficiency for corporate and real estate clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Solar insights: FTC Solar at Intersolar Europe event
Power / Energy

Solar insights: FTC Solar at Intersolar Europe event

FTC Solar participated in Intersolar Europe, uncovering key trends in hail risk mitigation, Balkan interest in solar projects, and growth in Agri PV with supportive EU regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
One-third of UK businesses hit by invoice fraud in past year
Supply Chain

One-third of UK businesses hit by invoice fraud in past year

Nearly a third of UK businesses fell victim to invoice fraud in the past year, with only 39% preventing fraudulent payments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Hybrid Connex trial shows promise for NHS connectivity boost
Unified Communications

Hybrid Connex trial shows promise for NHS connectivity boost

A pilot study by East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has shown that Excelerate Technology's Hybrid Connex can boost NHS connectivity, enhancing patient care and operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
IoA partners with EIT to boost deep tech skills in Europe
EduTech

IoA partners with EIT to boost deep tech skills in Europe

The Institute of Analytics collaborates with the Deep Tech Talent Initiative, pledging to equip one million people with deep tech skills by 2025 through targeted programmes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Xtreme Motorsports revamps with Forterro's cloud ERP Fortee
Manufacturing

Xtreme Motorsports revamps with Forterro's cloud ERP Fortee

Xtreme Motorsports has revolutionised its manufacturing efficiency with Fortee, a cloud ERP by Forterro, slashing waste and enhancing market competitiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions
Digital Transformation

Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions

Cegid integrates generative AI into its Cegid Retail solutions, showcased at Cegid Connections Retail in Rome, aiming to transform retail with intelligent agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G
Unified Communications

Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G

Spirent Communications unveils cloud-native function resiliency testing for its Landslide solution to aid MNOs and NEMs in the shift to cloud-native 5G services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion
Cloud Services

Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion

Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation
Modernisation

Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation

A new report reveals a resistance to change and reliance on legacy technology are major hurdles to core banking modernisation, putting them at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Phishing

Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk

Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact
Power / Energy

New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Cambridge & SAS collaborate to accelerate healthcare innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge & SAS collaborate to accelerate healthcare innovation

The University of Cambridge's Maxwell Centre and SAS have launched the SAS Advanced Analytics Hub to propel healthcare innovation using advanced analytics and AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024