United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 7
Legacy tech & technical debt threaten modernisation goals
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Technical debt and legacy systems stall tech modernisation at global firms, with 68% citing them as barriers to adopting AI and newer technologies.
Amazon Ads launches 'Make Media Magic' campaign in Australia
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digital marketing
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digital advertising
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multichannel marketing
Amazon Ads has launched the Make Media Magic campaign in Australia, targeting marketers with fresh tools to boost creativity and campaign impact.
Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.
Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking
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fintech
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api
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agentic ai
Griffin has launched its MCP Server, enabling AI agents to open accounts, make payments and analyse transactions within banking systems securely.
vaylens launches contactless EV charging payment solution UK-wide
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cartech
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cleantech
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renewable energy
vaylens has launched vaylensPay, a UK-wide contactless card payment terminal for EV charging, helping operators comply with new regulations and cut costs.
Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards
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digital signage
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partner programmes
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sales
Wildstone teams up with oOh!media and Gawk Outdoor to manage advertising on 52 billboards across regional Victoria, marking its first Australian acquisition.
Vertiv to showcase AI solutions at Datacloud Global Congress 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Vertiv will showcase AI-driven digital infrastructure and innovations at Datacloud Global Congress 2025, highlighting scalable, flexible data centre solutions.
TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
TXP has acquired Newcastle-based Metatech to enhance its IT automation expertise in Gen legacy system modernisation across multiple sectors globally.
Sage expands Embedded Services to North America & Europe
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Sage has extended its Embedded Services to North America and Europe, enabling partners to integrate accounting tools directly into their platforms for SMEs.
UK demand surges for AI prompt engineers as salaries climb
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genai
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llms
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ai
Demand for AI prompt engineers in the UK soars by over 180%, with salaries reaching up to GBP £87,500 amid growing adoption of generative AI technologies.
Half of UK online shoppers shun retailers with slow refunds
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supply chain
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ecommerce
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customer service
Over half of UK online shoppers would avoid retailers slow to refund returns, expecting refunds within 2-3 days, survey finds.
Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.
Barracuda names Phoenix Software & partners as 2025 award winners
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Barracuda named Phoenix Software and partners as winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for excellence in cybersecurity across the UK and Ireland.
Outpost24 becomes only European overall leader in ASM report
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devops
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Outpost24 is named the only European Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report, advancing from Challenger to lead in Attack Surface Management.
HONOR 400 Series achieves 183% surge in UK launch week sales
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ai
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content creation
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creative technologies
HONOR's 400 Series sales in the UK surged 183% in launch week, driven by advanced AI camera features and strong market demand for innovative smartphones.
Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
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digital transformation
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ai
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collaboration
Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.
GSK & adesso expand DREAM digital reminders to 23 countries
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gsk
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healthcare
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adesso
GSK and adesso have expanded their DREAM digital reminder service for medication and vaccination adherence to 23 countries, enhancing global patient support.
Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills
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ai
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productivity
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public sector
Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.
UK executives see AI as key, but only 16% feel ready to lead
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
While 92% of UK executives see AI's industry impact, only 16% feel ready to lead its adoption, risking their firm's competitive edge.
Kallikor appoints Chris Brett to lead supply chain simulation
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digital transformation
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it automation
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supply chain
Kallikor appoints Chris Brett, former Ocado robotics head, to lead its supply chain simulation platform, enhancing AI-driven scenario planning tools.