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PFU announces RICOH 360 Meeting Hub to boost remote inclusion
Unified Communications

PFU announces RICOH 360 Meeting Hub to boost remote inclusion

PFU Limited has unveiled its RICOH 360 Meeting Hub, an all-in-one device to transform virtual meetings, aiming to create an in-room experience for remote participants.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G
Unified Communications

Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G

Spirent Communications unveils cloud-native function resiliency testing for its Landslide solution to aid MNOs and NEMs in the shift to cloud-native 5G services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working
Network Infrastructure

UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working

UK firms face rising network security threats, with 69% reporting increased risks. Remote work, cloud apps strain infrastructures, prompting calls for SD-WAN adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact
Power / Energy

New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Kramer acquires Ashton Bentley to enhance UCC offerings
Acquire

Kramer acquires Ashton Bentley to enhance UCC offerings

Kramer has acquired Ashton Bentley, a move poised to boost its offerings in the Unified Communication and Collaboration sector with integrated hybrid conferencing solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Siemens honours tech leaders at Realize LIVE Europe 2024
Digital Transformation

Siemens honours tech leaders at Realize LIVE Europe 2024

Siemens awarded top innovators at Realize LIVE Europe 2024 in Munich, spotlighting sustainability and digital transformation with key accolades to Blendhub, Rolls-Royce, and more.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service
Unified Communications

UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service

Only 32% of UK consumers see AI's potential to enhance customer service, while most are wary of its risks, a CCMA and Odigo study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Mindgard wins UK's Most Innovative Cyber SME award for 2024
DevOps

Mindgard wins UK's Most Innovative Cyber SME award for 2024

Mindgard, an AI-focused cyber security startup, wins UK's Most Innovative Cyber SME 2024 at Infosecurity Europe for its groundbreaking AI Security Labs platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals
Security Information and Event Management

Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals

Cyber-attacks have paralysed three major London hospitals, forcing operation cancellations and highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
UK weighs down on cyber defences with new security initiative
Mobile Device Management

UK weighs down on cyber defences with new security initiative

The UK enhances its cyber defences with Digital Catapult's new initiative from Cambridge and Arm to shield critical sectors from cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Manx Telecom partners with Cornerstone for workforce development
Unified Communications

Manx Telecom partners with Cornerstone for workforce development

Manx Telecom teams up with Cornerstone to boost employee skills and leadership. The partnership will deploy AI-driven learning to enhance workforce agility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub
Hyperscale

Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub

Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Jun 2024
Highlight integrates Cisco ThousandEyes for enhanced monitoring
Network Infrastructure

Highlight integrates Cisco ThousandEyes for enhanced monitoring

Highlight has integrated Cisco ThousandEyes into its Service Observability Platform, aiming to significantly boost digital experience monitoring and network performance visibility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Quadient & KeyNest partnership enhances UK key exchange network
Unified Communications

Quadient & KeyNest partnership enhances UK key exchange network

Quadient's partnership with KeyNest enhances the UK's key exchange network by integrating smart locker technology, simplifying secure key transfers for property professionals and hosts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Prime Data Centers to build largest data centre in Madrid
Hyperscale

Prime Data Centers to build largest data centre in Madrid

Prime Data Centers is set to build Madrid's largest data centre, offering 50 MW capacity in Alcobendas, Madrid, starting in early 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Qvantel receives AWS Outposts Ready designation for Flex BSS
Unified Communications

Qvantel receives AWS Outposts Ready designation for Flex BSS

Qvantel achieves AWS Outposts Ready designation, integrating its Flex BSS with AWS for seamless hybrid deployment, enhancing CSP agility and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
NHS at crossroads: embracing digital transformation challenges
Platform-as-a-Service

NHS at crossroads: embracing digital transformation challenges

The NHS stands at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. A recent BT-hosted roundtable identified key barriers and potential solutions for adopting advanced technologies to improve patient care.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Infosecurity Europe 2024 report highlights growing cyber threats
Ransomware

Infosecurity Europe 2024 report highlights growing cyber threats

Infosecurity Europe unveils its 2024 Cybersecurity Trends report, showing ransomware and AI-driven attacks are pushing 40% of firms to boost cyber defence investments.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
NG Bailey forms partnership with PlatformX to boost connectivity
Unified Communications

NG Bailey forms partnership with PlatformX to boost connectivity

NG Bailey IT Services partners with PlatformX Communications to bring enhanced end-to-end communications solutions to multiple sectors, promising GBP £500,000 in new business annually.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024