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SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears
Data Protection

SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience
Data Analytics

Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience

Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to enhance fan experience using AI and digital tech across tournaments through to 2029.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Zero Networks & Exclusive Networks target UK with zero trust
Firewalls

Zero Networks & Exclusive Networks target UK with zero trust

Zero Networks partners with Exclusive Networks to boost zero trust security across the UK and Europe, focusing on rapid adoption and channel partner support.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Pine acquires Ireland's DB Computer Solutions in global ERP push
Digital Transformation

Pine acquires Ireland's DB Computer Solutions in global ERP push

Pine Services Group has acquired Ireland's DB Computer Solutions, marking its first move outside the US and expanding its global ERP software presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption
Enterprise Resource Planning

Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption

Most UK and Irish CFOs regret adopting costly ERP systems, citing spiralling expenses, stressful rollouts, and underused features, says new research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Channel businesses urged to use AI wisely in ESG strategies
Unified Communications

Channel businesses urged to use AI wisely in ESG strategies

Channel businesses are urged to adopt AI thoughtfully in ESG strategies, balancing innovation with sustainability concerns, says Nebula Global Services report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
TP-Link appoints Ben Allcock to lead UK & Ireland B2B growth
Partner Programmes

TP-Link appoints Ben Allcock to lead UK & Ireland B2B growth

TP-Link has named Ben Allcock Vice President - B2B for UK and Ireland to drive growth and lead its largest European B2B team focused on SMEs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Cloudera named among best small & medium workplaces in Europe
Human Capital Management

Cloudera named among best small & medium workplaces in Europe

Cloudera has been named among Europe's Best Small & Medium Workplaces 2025 for fostering a trusted, inclusive work culture across multiple countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Checkmarx partners with e92spark to advance UK application security
Application Security

Checkmarx partners with e92spark to advance UK application security

Checkmarx partners with e92spark to expand the reach of its AI-powered application security tools across UK and Ireland channel partners.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security
Cloud Security

F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security

F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Drata expands partnership with Exclusive Networks across Europe
Data Protection

Drata expands partnership with Exclusive Networks across Europe

Drata has broadened its partnership with Exclusive Networks, extending its compliance platform to IT resellers and MSPs across the UK, Ireland, DACH and Nordics.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Jamf partners with Exclusive Networks to boost Apple security in UK
Firewalls

Jamf partners with Exclusive Networks to boost Apple security in UK

Jamf teams up with Exclusive Networks to expand Apple device security solutions across the UK and Ireland, meeting rising workplace demand for secure Apple environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow
Clean technologies

UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow

UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
HRLocker acquires WorkCompass to boost SME performance tools
Customer Experience

HRLocker acquires WorkCompass to boost SME performance tools

HRLocker has acquired WorkCompass to enhance its HR platform, offering SMEs a unified tool for performance, talent and HR management across the UK and Ireland.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
AI helps cybersecurity analysts focus on complex threats, study shows
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI helps cybersecurity analysts focus on complex threats, study shows

A 10-month study shows AI, via ChatGPT-4, aids cybersecurity analysts in managing routine tasks, boosting focus on complex threats in live operations centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Paul Nannetti appointed Chair to lead Ekco's European growth
Endpoint Protection

Paul Nannetti appointed Chair to lead Ekco's European growth

Paul Nannetti has been appointed Chair of Ekco to drive growth in managed cloud and cybersecurity services across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Exclusive: CommScope on how AI is boosting data centre infrastructure
Hyperscale

Exclusive: CommScope on how AI is boosting data centre infrastructure

AI surges are driving data centres in Australia, Singapore and Ireland to boost power use and connectivity, sparking new demands for sustainability and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Org & DeepOpinion join forces to drive agentic automation in UK
Digital Transformation

Org & DeepOpinion join forces to drive agentic automation in UK

Org and DeepOpinion partner to introduce AI-driven agentic automation, boosting speed and agility for UK and Irish enterprises in regulated sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025