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UK consumers are turning their back on AI chatbots

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Almost half of UK adults dissatisfied with customer service, often preferring human interaction over automated systems.
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Manhattan Associates boosts retail with omni channel updates

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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commerce systems
Manhattan Associates unveils major update to its Manhattan Active Omni solution, aimed at redefining retail operations and improving customer engagement.
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Exclusive: How SAS is tackling risk management and compliance

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Innovative analytics and AI company, SAS, led by Chris Schaub, is revolutionising risk management and compliance practices in Australia and New Zealand.
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Evolve appoints industry veteran Stuart Milroy as Head of Technical Delivery

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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software development
IT industry veteran Stuart Milroy joins Evolve as Head of Technical Delivery, bringing his three decades of experience to refine project management and bolster service delivery.
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Evergreen acquires Digital Origin in UK managed IT services expansion

Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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endpoint protection
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clean technologies
In a bid to expand UK presence, IT group Evergreen acquires Milton Keynes-based Digital Origin, marking its second UK market expansion effort after last year's purchase of The Final Step.
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UK gamers credit video gaming for honed workplace skills

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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digital entertainment
Nearly half of UK gamers see their hobby as a source for professional skill-building, including communication and problem-solving, according to a recent Currys study.
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Zayo Group launches Waves on Demand for fast fibre network activation

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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network infrastructure
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Zayo Group revolutionises the fibre network industry in Europe with the launch of 'Waves on Demand', enabling customers to activate bandwidth within five working days, significantly less than the industry standard of over 30 days.
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Zoom introduces Workplace AI platform & expands AI services

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Zoom announces 'Zoom Workplace', an AI-empowered platform and adds new features to their AI Companion service, aiming to revolutionise digital workspaces.
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Research highlights power of human connection in tech sector

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ai
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workplace culture
Research reveals the key role of interpersonal relationships for success in the tech industry and challenging notions of AI dominance.
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LogChain appoints Jim Halkyard as CTO in bid to revolutionise supply chains

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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supply chain
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Global trade disruptor LogChain appoints industry veteran Jim Halkyard as Chief Technical Officer, signaling a major move towards the digitalisation and revolution of the supply chain industry.
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UK retail picks up but online experience lets shoppers down

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Despite a market recovery, 85% of UK shoppers feel let down by online retailers in terms of pricing and delivery, says a Celigo survey.
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Kingston Technology retains top spot in 2023 SSD market share

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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ssd storage
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memory
Kingston Technology remains the dominant force in the global SSD market in 2023, securing a 23.8% share, through persistent delivery of high-quality SSDs and remarkable customer service.
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Telcom announces Elliott Mueller as CEO & Steve Best as Non-Executive Director

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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customer service
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wholesale
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c-suite
Manchester's Telcom appoints Elliott Mueller as CEO and Steve Best as Non-Executive Director, bolstering its leadership team with their considerable telecoms sector experience.
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Jason W. Adkins to take over as Bluebird Network CEO in 2024

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Jason W. Adkins has been appointed as the new CEO of communications infrastructure provider Bluebird Network, set to assume duties from March 2024 following a successful telecom career spanning nearly three decades.
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Derby Council & ICS.AI boost AI transformation with GBP £7m project

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Derby City Council and AI industry leader ICS.AI have ramped up their partnership with a GBP £7 million, four-year project, leveraging AI to transform public services and boost efficiency.
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Yellow.ai unveils Email Automation feature for streamlined support

Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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Yellow.ai launches an AI-powered Email Automation feature, revolutionising customer service with real-time responses, increased efficiency, and reducing operational costs by 60%.
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Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ai
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leadership
The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.
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Teradata's ClearScape Analytics boosts profitability, study reveals

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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healthtech
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cloud services
Teradata's ClearScape Analytics showed a massive profitability increase, backed by data scientist productivity, quicker market access, and AI/ML model scalability.
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Conferma announces major rebranding to enhance global business connectivity

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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connectivity
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customer service
Virtual card tech pioneer, Conferma, has launched a significant rebrand to enable global businesses to connect and conduct business with ease, following acquisitions by Sabre and Mastercard.
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The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Josh Bahlman, esteemed leader of Spark New Zealand's Cyber Defence and Technology Architecture teams, has resigned after a significant ten-year tenure.