United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 8
VIPRE acquires Cryoserver & Solar Archive for email security
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data protection
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cloud security
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email security
VIPRE Security Group has acquired Forensic and Compliance Systems, including Cryoserver and Solar Archive, to boost its email security and compliance offerings.
Opus 2 appoints Hanson-Drury to lead product, technology
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ai
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software development
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legaltech
Opus 2 appoints Tiama Hanson-Drury as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive AI innovation and growth in its legal software offerings.
Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform
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fintech
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Velocity raises USD $10 million in pre-seed funding to build a stablecoin platform, aiming to simplify cross-border payments for enterprises.
Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
The Chartered Institute of Information Security teams with PTSD Resolution to offer trauma therapy and mental health support to UK cybersecurity professionals from May 2025.
Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025
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edutech
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risk & compliance
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strategy
UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.
Qualtrics study reveals just 7% of Aussie execs want to lead in AI use for CX
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cx
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martech
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omnichannel
Only 7% of Australian executives aim to lead in AI adoption for customer experience, risking falling behind in a $2 trillion AUD market, says Qualtrics.
Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy
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cartech
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fleet management
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cleantech
Customer demand now drives 63% of fleet operators to adopt alternative energy, surpassing regulatory pressure, reveals Teletrac Navman's 2025 report.
Awin launches Ava AI assistant, upgrades affiliate platform
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Awin has launched Ava, an AI assistant for affiliate marketing, plus upgraded platform features to boost commission flexibility and tracking accuracy for UK users.
Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet to lead UK expansion plans
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet as UK Country Manager to drive expansion, aiding firms with compliance under 'UK SOX' and ECCTA regulations in London.
European imaging market faces falling prices & soft demand
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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.
Countingup launches SmartTax AI for tax automation
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fintech
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genai
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data privacy
Countingup unveils SmartTax AI, using machine learning to automate tax tasks, saving UK small businesses time and GBP £4,500 on compliance annually.
Phishing attacks exploit AppSheet to mimic Meta & evade defences
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phishing
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email security
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ai
KnowBe4 Threat Labs warns of rising phishing attacks exploiting Google's AppSheet, impersonating Meta to bypass conventional email defences worldwide.
Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport
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digital transformation
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erp
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ecommerce
Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.
Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services
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devops
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ekco has acquired Manchester cyber security firm Predatech, expanding its pen testing services and opening its first northern England office in the UK.
HONOR launches 400 Pro 5G in UK, camera AI features
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
HONOR launches its AI-packed HONOR 400 Pro 5G and HONOR 400 5G smartphones in the UK, starting from GBP £399.99 with advanced camera features.
Gigamon survey finds AI drives hybrid cloud breach rise to 55%
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
AI-driven cyber threats have pushed breach rates to 55%, with hybrid and public clouds seen as increasingly vulnerable, says Gigamon's 2025 survey.
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
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ai
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ecommerce
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youtube
Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.
European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ecommerce
Nearly 80% of European brands plan to expand eCommerce beyond Amazon in 2025, embracing hybrid models amid rising costs and operational challenges.
UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
New research shows 75% of UK public sector organisations lead Europe in generative AI adoption, despite concerns over data security and sustainability.
AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security
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firewalls
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private cloud
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ransomware
A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.