Global Stories

Generative AI to dominate business decisions by 2025

Generative AI to dominate enterprise decision-making by 2025, Stratio BD's survey reveals, but accuracy and security concerns stall full-scale implementation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Commvault

Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report

A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Marketing Technologies

Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances

Visa's new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Power / Energy

UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables

A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

NPS

Colt DCS reduces emissions by 40% in sustainability push

Colt Data Centre Services has cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 2019, keeping on track for its 1.5°C 2030 targets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Software-as-a-Service

UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK

UiPath's Automation Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure in the UK, enabling secure AI automation while complying with local data residency laws.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

Malware

Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response

A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Firewalls

Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service

Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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

Artificial Intelligence

Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation

AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

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

Malware

Foregenix spins off tech to new venture Turaco Labs

UK payments cybersecurity firm Foregenix sells its tech to Turaco Labs, a startup by co-founder Benjamin Hosack, aiming to protect the global eCommerce industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

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

Apple

Chatloop becomes experiences partner for Co-op Live arena

Chatloop has become the official shared experiences partner for Co-op Live, leveraging its technology to enhance live event interactions in the UK.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

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

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

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

Email Security

UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022

A new study reveals a rise in scam emails and texts since 2022, with Brits receiving 240 annually, costing over GBP £500 million in H1 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Marketing Technologies

UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges

Nearly nine in ten UK marketers think experimentation is key for 2024, yet 20% find their current methods ineffective, reveals Optimizely's new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Productivity

Remote UK workers more productive but face higher anxiety

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK remote workers are 65% more prone to productivity anxiety, despite reporting higher efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024