United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 12
UK Digital Twin Centre targets GBP £62 million boost
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The UK Digital Twin Centre has opened in Belfast, aiming to boost the UK economy by GBP £62 million over ten years through cutting-edge digital twin technology.
UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
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UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.
New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
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Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
Businesses turn to quantum AI despite high costs & confusion
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A SAS survey reveals 60% of businesses are exploring quantum AI, despite barriers like cost, knowledge gaps, and lack of regulation hindering adoption.
Abadesi Osunsade to lead Women in Cybersecurity keynote
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Abadesi Osunsade, CEO of Hustle Crew, will keynote at Women in Cybersecurity during Infosecurity Europe 2025 at ExCeL London in early June.
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
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Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.
Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
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Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.
Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge
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Europe's PC desktop sales remain strong in early 2025, with consumer notebooks outperforming commercial ones amid uneven market recovery across countries.
Transparency urged to build stronger client-agency trust
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Helen Johnson, Tangram's founder, urges agencies to boost transparency in client relationships, citing that 40% of clients may switch partners within six months.
AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research
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New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
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Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.
Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries
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Remote expands its AI-powered payroll platform to support over 100 countries, streamlining payments and HR for businesses with global teams.
Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services
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Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.
Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market
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The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.
ExpenseIn updates help UK finance leaders tackle cost pressures
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ExpenseIn updates its user interface and mobile app to help UK finance teams tackle rising expense management challenges in 2025 with real-time insights and AI tools.
British consumers highly value small businesses but lack full awareness
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Nearly 80% of UK consumers feel positively impacted by small businesses, with over a third saying they'd be devastated if their favourites closed.
Insurwave & Osprey unite to transform aviation risk insights
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Insurwave partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to integrate aviation risk data, enhancing real-time insights for insurance professionals amid growing sector challenges.
AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing
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AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.
Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China
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Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.
Kao Data adopts PepTalk to boost Harlow data centre morale
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Kao Data partners with JCA Engineering and PepTalk to boost worker engagement and safety at new KLON-03 data centre in Harlow, UK.