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Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
Malware

Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics

VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Scalefusion launches in UK & Ireland to bolster cybersecurity
EduTech

Scalefusion launches in UK & Ireland to bolster cybersecurity

Scalefusion has launched in the UK and Ireland, offering unified endpoint management to bolster cyber security amid rising cyberattack risks in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber
Data Protection

Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber

New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Unified Communications

Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms

Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn
Network Infrastructure

M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn

M Group to acquire Telent, enhancing digital infrastructure services and expanding sector reach, pending regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
Physical Security

UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead

China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030
Software-as-a-Service

IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030

IFS Ultimo plans to quadruple its indirect sales by 2030, expanding its partner network across key global regions and enhancing its EAM software offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
Digital Transformation

Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform

Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Ipsotek appoints Dean Coleman as UK & Ireland Manager
Digital Entertainment

Ipsotek appoints Dean Coleman as UK & Ireland Manager

Ipsotek has appointed Dean Coleman as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland, aiming to bolster its presence and partnerships in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Honor launches 400 Lite 5G smartphone in UK & Ireland
Android

Honor launches 400 Lite 5G smartphone in UK & Ireland

HONOR has unveiled the HONOR 400 Lite 5G, set to launch in the UK and Ireland on 22 April 2025, priced from GBP £249.99, featuring advanced AI camera technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Apr 2025
Socomec unveils DELPHYS XM UPS for UK & Ireland markets
Power / Energy

Socomec unveils DELPHYS XM UPS for UK & Ireland markets

Socomec has launched the DELPHYS XM UPS system for data centres in the UK and Ireland, offering advanced efficiency and space-saving features for critical infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Reconeyez introduces SIM service, new UK sales head
Network Infrastructure

Reconeyez introduces SIM service, new UK sales head

Reconeyez has launched a new SIM service to enhance connectivity and appointed Guy Combrinck as Head of Sales for the UK and Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
M Group Services rebrands to enhance infrastructure support
Network Infrastructure

M Group Services rebrands to enhance infrastructure support

M Group Services will unify its operations under the name M Group in April 2025, streamlining its GBP £2.5 billion portfolio to enhance service delivery across the UK and Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Drew Gardner appointed as Veeam's UK & Ireland VP
Data Protection

Drew Gardner appointed as Veeam's UK & Ireland VP

Drew Gardner has been appointed Regional Vice President for Veeam in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance data resilience amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland Manager
EduTech

Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland Manager

Lánluas has appointed Nick Gibson as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland to enhance support for TechnologyOne customers amid rising consultancy demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership
EduTech

NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership

NTT DATA has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme as a managed service provider, enhancing its cloud solutions for clients worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Vertiv partners with Collaborate IT for UK & Ireland
Edge Computing

Vertiv partners with Collaborate IT for UK & Ireland

Vertiv has announced a partnership with Collaborate IT through an Authorised Service Partner Program for the UK and Ireland, boosting IT management capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
US leads global online fraud rates, new study reveals
Cybersecurity

US leads global online fraud rates, new study reveals

A recent study by ZeroBounce reveals the US leads globally in online fraud risk, with a staggering score of 64.2 and 83% of incidents occurring digitally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Dote appoints new Managing Director for UK & Ireland
Partner Programmes

Dote appoints new Managing Director for UK & Ireland

Dote has appointed Denise Namakando as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, marking a key step in its plans for international expansion and product launch.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025