Cardiff stories - Page 1

ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
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ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.

Hannah Birch named CEO of London-based Kocho
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Hannah Birch has been named the new CEO of Kocho, succeeding Des Lekerman, and aims to enhance the firm's leadership in cybersecurity and digital transformation.

Menna.ai launches AI assistant for UK small businesses
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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ai
Cardiff's Menna.ai is set to enhance UK small businesses' financial management with its AI-powered assistant, now inviting early access sign-ups.

Latos unveils swift AI-ready edge data centres in the UK
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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data centre expansion
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chatgpt
Latos has unveiled plans for small-scale volumetric data centres at the network edge, designed to bolster AI applications and enhance computing capacity across the UK.

RWO awarded Cardiff data centre contract for Latos project
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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ai
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cleantech
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renewable energy
Newcastle's RWO has secured a contract for a new hyperscale data centre in Cardiff, part of Latos Data Centres' ambitious UK expansion plans.

Credas sees 40% customer growth, plans 2025 expansion
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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fintech
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digital identity
Credas Technologies in Cardiff has seen a remarkable 40% surge in its customer base, surpassing financial targets by 60% as it prepares for international growth.

Latos to build 40 data centres in UK by 2030, starting in Cardiff
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Latos Data Centres plans to build 40 data centres in the UK by 2030, starting with a new hyperscale facility in Cardiff, aimed at advancing AI technologies.

Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Edinburgh tops the UK in searches for encrypted messaging apps, with 16 inquiries per 1,000 residents, highlighting growing concern for digital privacy.

AI drives growth in global data centre construction costs
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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microsoft
Turner & Townsend has unveiled its eighth Data Centre Cost Index, detailing construction costs across 50 markets and highlighting AI's growing influence.

London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.

BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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apm
BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.

NTT DATA to innovate fan experience at the 152nd Open at Royal Troon
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
NTT DATA aims to revolutionise the fan experience at the 152nd Open Championship with digital twin tech, AI-driven insights, and a private 5G network.

Younger Brits lead the way in online fashion shopping
Fri, 24th May 2024
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online shopping
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consumers
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electronics
AliExpress's Consumer Insight Report reveals that younger Brits lead online fashion buying, with 93% shopping online, and livestream retail booming.

ClearFibre completes first phase of Cardiff fibre broadband rollout
Fri, 17th May 2024
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
ClearFibre completes phase one of Cardiff's 1Gbps hyperfast fibre broadband project, promising faster internet and support for remote work and businesses.

Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network
Tue, 14th May 2024
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uc
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telco
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digital divide
Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.

Demica & Jardine Norton team up to boost UK SME financing
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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financing
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growth
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sme
London-based finance provider Demica partners with trade finance firm Jardine Norton, backing an increased financing facility of up to GBP £200 million to aid the growth of UK SMEs and double its financed portfolio.

Innovate UK hosts cyber security demo for top industry investors
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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google
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r&d
Disruptive cyber security prototypes to be unveiled at Innovate UK's industry-leading CyberASAP Demo Day, offering investors a peek into the future of UK's cyber defence industry.

UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ai
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global economy
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uk government
Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.

IWD 2024: Why representation is key to inspiring the next generation of tech-talent
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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martech
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pwc
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leadership
International Women’s Day 2024 sheds light on dwindling women's representation in tech, highlighting the urgent need for role models to inspire future talent.

Wex Photo Video opens fourteenth UK store in Putney
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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customer service
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photography
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creative technologies
Award-winning retailer Wex Photo Video amplifies its UK footprint with a new flagship store in Putney, marking a key move in their ambitious expansion strategy.