United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 1
Cybersecurity staff face silence over breaches amid AI threats
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A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.
LG launches Radio Optimism to boost meaningful digital bonds
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ai
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digital engagement
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social media
LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.
UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK consumers remain wary of AI handling their data, yet 16% still use the same password across all accounts, risking identity fraud despite security concerns.
Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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agentic ai
Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.
E-invoicing could bring AUD $22.5 billion boost to Australia
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digital transformation
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fintech
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australian economy
Full adoption of e-invoicing could boost Australia's economy by AUD $22.5 billion annually through productivity gains, faster payments, and fraud reduction.
NSW launches authority to drive AUD $50 billion digital projects
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dc
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cleantech
New South Wales launches Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track AUD $50 billion digital projects every year.
UK unveils 10-year plan for digital skills & data-driven growth
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The government unveils its Industrial Strategy focusing on digital skills, AI, data management, and sustainability to boost growth.
UK's injects GBP £500 million into quantum computing
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quantum computing
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investment
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government funding
The UK’s new Industrial Strategy pledges GBP £6.6bn to the British Business Bank and GBP £500m for quantum computing to boost tech innovation and growth.
Survey reveals staff use AI at work but lack policy awareness
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
A survey of 12,000 workers across six countries finds 60% use AI at work, but under 20% know their company’s AI policy, exposing data security risks.
High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector
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paas
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New Zealand’s Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.
Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO amid global expansion drive
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fintech
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global expansion
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coo
Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO to drive global growth, reinforcing leadership amid expansion in APAC and North America retail media markets.
Fragmented DevOps & poor developer experience cost millions
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devops
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apm
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software development
Poor DevOps and fragmented developer experiences cost enterprises millions annually through lost productivity, delays, and heightened security risks, says Harness report.
DataX Connect launches 2025 global data centre salary survey
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critical infrastructure
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pd
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employee retention
DataX Connect has launched its 2025 survey to reveal detailed salary and career trends for data centre professionals in Europe and the US.
Safe Software expands to UK & Ireland to boost customer support
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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bi
Safe Software expands to the UK and Ireland, opening new centres to enhance European customer support and target USD $250m revenue by 2028.
UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation
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semiconductors
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iot
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supply chain
The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.
UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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mfa
UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.
inploi advances in Fosway 2025 grid amid rapid growth in HR tech
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hcm
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talent attraction
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hr
London-based HR tech firm inploi climbs Fosway 2025 grid, boosting client base by 230% and slashing hiring costs for companies like PureGym.
CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform
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ai
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software development
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investment
CaseCraft.AI has raised GBP £550,000 to enhance its AI-driven platform aimed at simplifying small claims resolutions across the UK.
Majority of Britons back fines for long customer call waits
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A survey reveals 62% of Britons support fining companies for long hold times, with older consumers especially backing penalties amid rising costs.