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Europe's productivity puzzle: Is outdated workplace tech to blame?
Digital Transformation

Europe's productivity puzzle: Is outdated workplace tech to blame?

Europe's productivity stalls as many firms rely on outdated tech, with only 28% of UK workers having the tools needed for effective collaboration.

By Paul Birkett • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting
Artificial Intelligence

needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting

UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Enterprise Ireland launches Canada Advisory Tech Council
Agricultural Technology

Enterprise Ireland launches Canada Advisory Tech Council

Irish exports to Canada hit a record EUR €585 million (CAD $954 million) in 2024, soaring 32% since 2021 as technology and services firms boost trade ties.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Safe Software passes USD $100M revenue as growth accelerates
Virtualisation

Safe Software passes USD $100M revenue as growth accelerates

Safe Software has surpassed USD $100M in annual revenue, growing nearly 20% amid global expansion and new AI-driven product updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions
Artificial Intelligence

CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions

Almost all UK and Ireland CFOs work evenings or weekends, with 25% prioritising timely data access over inflation and cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
OpenTable rolls out upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme worldwide
Customer Experience

OpenTable rolls out upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme worldwide

OpenTable has globally launched its upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme, rewarding diners with points and perks to boost repeat restaurant bookings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland
Agricultural Technology

Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland

Bovonic secures funding from Cultivate Ventures to launch its QuadSense mastitis screening device in UK and Ireland, expanding beyond New Zealand farms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Pwn2Own event uncovers 73 zero-days with USD $1 million in prizes
Firewalls

Pwn2Own event uncovers 73 zero-days with USD $1 million in prizes

Seventy-three zero-day vulnerabilities were uncovered at Pwn2Own, with winners sharing USD $1 million in prizes for exposing critical cyber flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious
Malware

Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious

Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
ManageEngine scales UK growth as cloud & AI demand surges
Digital Transformation

ManageEngine scales UK growth as cloud & AI demand surges

ManageEngine boosts UK focus as demand for cloud-first, AI-driven IT management surges, with the UK now its second-largest global market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Human Capital Management

CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Glass Atlas unites four agencies to launch new digital powerhouse
Digital Transformation

Glass Atlas unites four agencies to launch new digital powerhouse

Glass Atlas launches as a new digital agency uniting four brands with 180 experts to offer integrated marketing and commerce technology services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Commvault names new leaders to drive North Europe cyber resilience
Storage

Commvault names new leaders to drive North Europe cyber resilience

Commvault appoints Martin Gittins as VP and Mark Molyneux as Field CTO to enhance cyber resilience across North Europe amid rising threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Glass Atlas launches in UK & Ireland after four-way agency merger
Digital Transformation

Glass Atlas launches in UK & Ireland after four-way agency merger

Glass Atlas has launched in the UK and Ireland, merging four agencies into one 180-strong team to offer integrated digital marketing and commerce services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Paragon appoints Stephen Lester as Group CTO to drive tech growth
Digital Transformation

Paragon appoints Stephen Lester as Group CTO to drive tech growth

Paragon Group appoints Stephen Lester as Group CTO to unify tech strategy and boost AI-driven growth across its global operations and client base.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth
Cybersecurity

Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth

Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Most UK mid-sized firms plan finance software switch soon
Data Analytics

Most UK mid-sized firms plan finance software switch soon

A survey reveals 93% of UK and Ireland mid-sized firms plan to switch finance software soon, seeking balance between cost, complexity and functionality.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000
Fintech

Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000

Ecommpay teams up with humm to offer flexible finance up to GBP £3,000 for UK merchants, boosting sales in travel and high-value retail sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Huntress partners with Sherweb to expand MSP cybersecurity access
Security Information and Event Management

Huntress partners with Sherweb to expand MSP cybersecurity access

Huntress teams up with Sherweb to offer MSPs in the UK, Ireland and North America enhanced access to advanced cybersecurity solutions via Sherweb's marketplace.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025