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Heat networks urged for high-rise homes by Power On
Power / Energy

Heat networks urged for high-rise homes by Power On

Power On backs heat networks as the practical low-carbon answer for tower blocks, saying they can cut grid demand and save developers money.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications
Partner Programmes

NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications

NSSLGlobal unveils battery-backed GUARDIAN system to keep crews in citadels linked to rescuers as piracy and vessel boardings rise worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world
Generative AI

Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world

Cognita ties AI rollout to teacher training as it extends the platform after pilot showed stronger classroom gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
TGS taps Tape Ark for 40 PB seismic cloud migration
Data Analytics

TGS taps Tape Ark for 40 PB seismic cloud migration

TGS taps Tape Ark for one of the energy sector's biggest cloud moves, shifting 40 petabytes of seismic data into a hyperscale environment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Australia backs AI licensing under copyright rules
Physical Security

Australia backs AI licensing under copyright rules

Australian ministers and industry leaders unite in Canberra as they push paid AI licensing, rejecting calls for broader copyright exemptions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
British Business Bank backs Dexory's global expansion
Robotics

British Business Bank backs Dexory's global expansion

British Business Bank joins Eurazeo-led Series C for Dexory as warehouse robotics scale-up expands overseas and targets new markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
AbbeyAutoline signs data deal to boost motor cover
Data Protection

AbbeyAutoline signs data deal to boost motor cover

AbbeyAutoline turns to LexisNexis data in bid to widen insurer appetite and improve motor cover choice in Northern Ireland.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
AMD & Hammer back CPU-first AI amid grid constraints
Semiconductors

AMD & Hammer back CPU-first AI amid grid constraints

AMD and Hammer Distribution pitch CPU-led AI deployments as UK data centres face grid bottlenecks and stricter power reporting rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Parallax to build Elexon flexibility rules platform
Physical Security

Parallax to build Elexon flexibility rules platform

Parallax wins Elexon contract to create a national digital hub for Britain's flexibility market rules, compliance and data by October 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies
Marketing Technologies

Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies

Britons are set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter treats and outings this year, but Parcelhero says growth is slowing as shoppers turn cautious.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Theia Insights raises USD $8 million to map markets
Fintech

Theia Insights raises USD $8 million to map markets

Theia Insights raises USD $8 million in Series A to expand AI-driven market mapping as it targets banks, asset managers and private markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre
Unified Communications

Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre

nexfibre and Virgin Media O2 give Bentswood Hub two years of free full-fibre broadband, boosting youth services and digital skills in Haywards Heath.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
UK IT leaders eye observability platform consolidation
Data Analytics

UK IT leaders eye observability platform consolidation

UK IT leaders could back a single observability platform as LogicMonitor finds 97% would consider consolidation amid rising costs and tool sprawl.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
Virtualisation

CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive

CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to drive UK sales growth as the AWS consultancy targets customers seeking stronger cloud security and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions
Data Analytics

Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions

Openreach widens Google Cloud partnership to speed full-fibre rollout, slash fleet emissions and save millions in annual costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Rugs Direct launches WhatsApp returns service in UK
Digital Transformation

Rugs Direct launches WhatsApp returns service in UK

Rugs Direct and stampfree.ai unveil WhatsApp returns in UK retail pilot, as research shows shoppers want messaging apps for post-purchase tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Wildfire wins Apogee, Cadence & SNP Group PR briefs
Digital Transformation

Wildfire wins Apogee, Cadence & SNP Group PR briefs

Wildfire lands UK and EU PR roles with Apogee, Cadence and SNP Group as agency broadens its B2B technology portfolio.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
UK households face GBP £6.85 billion bill rise in April
Unified Communications

UK households face GBP £6.85 billion bill rise in April

UK households face GBP £6.85 billion in higher essential bills from April as council tax, water and telecoms costs climb, Uswitch warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026