Digital Economy stories - Page 12

OpenUK has announced a stellar lineup for State of Open Con 2025, set to highlight AI and open source developments on 4th and 5th February in London.

Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.

MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy have announced plans for two AI-ready data centre campuses in Extremadura, aiming for carbon neutrality and 1GW capacity each.

The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.

The global domain market is set to rise from USD $2.35 billion to USD $3.47 billion by 2032, reflecting its vital role in the digital economy.

Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

Uber Direct has teamed up with Grozeo to offer small and medium retailers rapid delivery services, enabling faster item delivery within two hours.

ScotlandIS has launched its annual Technology Industry survey, seeking insights from the tech sector to inform its 2025 report amidst ongoing challenges.

As SHEIN mulls a potential IPO in London, its digital dominance and robust app engagement position the fast-fashion brand strongly amid criticism.

IDnow has partnered with IDnow Trust Services AB, a newly certified Qualified Trust Service Provider, to enhance digital signature solutions across the EU.

A study reveals the UK's STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.

Vertiv has promoted Scott Armul to Executive Vice President of Global Portfolio and Business Units, effective 1 January 2025, to lead growth strategies.

Recorded Future has unveiled new AI-driven tools aimed at providing real-time intelligence to help organisations combat the rising threat of ransomware.

Tata Communications has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for global enterprises amid rising cyber threats.

The UK labels data centres as critical infrastructure amidst a US GBP £10 billion AI investment, boosting resilience and technological growth.

DigiCert's Quantum Readiness Day highlighted the urgent need for organisations to adopt quantum-safe practices to protect data from future threats.

DC01UK plans to build a GBP £3.75 billion data centre in Hertsmere, aiming to cater to rising AI and cloud computing demands, creating thousands of jobs.

RAD and The Kenton Group have strengthened their alliance with Vorboss, enhancing network infrastructure for fibre internet services across the UK.

Forrester's 2025 Predictions reports forecast AI and tech trends, highlighting AI investment pitfalls and increased AIOps adoption to manage tech debt.