Market competition stories - Page 4
UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
UK motorists cling to older, cheaper cars and shop around less for cover as easing premiums and cost pressures dampen insurer switching.
Denodo again a Leader in Gartner 2025 data tools MQ
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Denodo secures Leader spot in Gartner's 2025 Data Integration Tools Magic Quadrant for a sixth year, buoyed by new AI-driven upgrades.
Thirdfort adds iProov biometrics to fight UK ID fraud
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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biometrics
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fintech
Thirdfort adopts iProov biometrics to streamline UK property ID checks and combat AI-driven fraud in deals worth billions of GBP £1.6bn+.
Banks face digital race as flexible credit card demand surges
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Consumers worldwide demand flexible, digital credit cards, pushing traditional banks to modernise or risk losing ground to agile fintech rivals.
UK pay transparency lags as HR faces pressure from staff demands
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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hcm
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labour party
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market competition
Nearly half of UK HR professionals say their firms lag in pay transparency amid rising staff demands for clear salary information and fair pay.
Navigating U.S. expansion: Lessons from a European tech startup
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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opinion
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market competition
European tech startup SEON shares key strategies and lessons from its journey expanding into the complex and competitive US market to help others succeed.
AI-fuelled data centre spend to hit USD $1 trillion by 2030
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
AI-driven investments will push annual data centre IT and facility spending to USD $1 trillion by 2030, up from USD $290 billion in 2024.
UK marketers struggle with brand differentiation as AI rises
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Nearly a third of UK marketers find it tough to differentiate their brands amid rising competition and AI-generated content as 2026 approaches.
Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Brands face rising tariffs and fulfilment challenges this holiday peak, with 87% hiking US prices and only 31% confident in cross-border delivery plans.
Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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erp
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market competition
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ux
Most UK and Irish CFOs regret adopting costly ERP systems, citing spiralling expenses, stressful rollouts, and underused features, says new research.
Robotics roles drive AI salary growth as traditional jobs decline
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data science
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ai
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software engineering
Robotics Software Engineer salaries in the UK have surged 51.7% to GBP £52,779, while traditional AI roles face notable salary declines amid market shifts.
European imaging market faces falling prices & soft demand
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data analytics
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bi
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market competition
Europe's imaging market sees falling prices and weaker demand in Q2 2025, with unit sales and revenues declining after a strong start to the year.
UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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insurance
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lexisnexis
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market competition
More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.
Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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power / energy
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ai
At Hannover Messe 2025, Schneider Electric showcases innovative advancements in automation and electrification aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.
Retail sector productivity hit by complex budget processes
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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productivity
A recent study by Soldo reveals that complex financial processes hinder productivity in the UK's retail sector, with 95% of finance leaders noting lost growth opportunities.
High-street retailers urged to embrace tech for survival
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
As high-street retailers grapple with fierce online competition and changing consumer habits, experts urge them to embrace technology and adapt strategies to thrive.
Singapore channel partners aim to boost cloud capabilities
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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finops
New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals Singapore's channel partners are keen to enhance cloud skills but face significant challenges amid rising demand.
Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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finops
New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals that 85% of channel partners prioritise enhancing cloud capabilities, yet many admit to feeling unprepared to meet demand.
Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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crm
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cx
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martech
Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.
Specialized cloud infrastructure is a CSP's best friend
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Communication service providers are urged to modernise their tech stacks with specialised solutions to enhance customer experience and compete effectively.