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Ai career coach guiding person at crossroads multiple paths

Sapia.ai unveils Phai, an AI coach for career change

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Sapia.ai debuts Phai, an AI chat coach designed to help workers rethink careers, build confidence and navigate changing job markets.
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AllPoints Fibre adds Sky Ethernet to aquila platform

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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AllPoints Fibre adds Sky Business Wholesale Ethernet to its aquila platform, boosting UK coverage and simplifying access for channel partners.
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BT names new chiefs for Openreach & BT International

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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BT reshapes top team as Clive Selley moves to lead BT International and Katie Milligan is promoted to chief of Openreach from 2026.
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BT opens 2026 tech careers at flagship Salford hub

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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BT opens 2026 tech graduate and apprentice roles at its flagship Salford hub, backing Greater Manchester's cyber and AI ambitions.
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BT to power easyJet crew devices with eSIM network

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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BT will equip 23,000 easyJet crew and ground devices with eSIM connectivity across 35 countries and 150-plus European airports.
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BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
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AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.
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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.
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Oldham pupils build AI prototypes in 12-hour hackathon

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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More than 100 Oldham pupils built AI-powered prototypes in a 12-hour Hulme Grammar hackathon tackling school and community challenges.
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Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.
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Spitfire launches PSTN switch-off migration service

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Spitfire launches PSTN migration service to help UK firms leave legacy copper lines ahead of BT and Openreach's revised 2027 switch-off.
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Dell unveils 52-inch 6K hub & 32-inch 4K QD-OLED

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Dell debuts a 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt hub monitor for traders and a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display for colour-critical creative pros.
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Port of Tyne hails gains from private 5G rollout

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.
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Small Cell Forum maps path to interoperable 5G NTN

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Small Cell Forum sets out how small cell know-how and open interfaces could underpin interoperable 5G satellite and hybrid NTN networks.
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BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.
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CrowdStrike posts record revenue driven by AI cybersecurity demand

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike posted record Q3 revenue of USD $1.23bn, driven by surging demand for AI-powered cybersecurity and its Falcon Flex subscription model.
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The Great British switch-off: Why UK SMEs need to future-proof their communications

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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With the UK's PSTN network ending in 2027, over 5.5 million SMEs must urgently switch to digital communications to avoid disruption and boost resilience.
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BT says better workplace tech could cut UK sick leave by 2030

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UK firms could regain nine sick days per worker by 2030 through upgraded connected technology, boosting productivity in retail, finance and healthcare sectors.
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Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Companies House's 12-month rollout of director ID checks risks burdening banks with costly double-checks amid potential gaps in company verification.
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Openreach trials MicroBORE robot to speed up UK fibre rollout

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Openreach trials MicroBORE, a robotic trenchless drilling system, to speed up fibre broadband rollout while cutting disruption and costs across the UK.