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SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.
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Europe approves 862-870 MHz band for satellite IoT expansion

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Europe has approved the 862-870 MHz band for satellite IoT, enabling broader LoRaWAN connectivity for low-power devices in remote and underserved areas.
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Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Global cellular IoT module shipments rose 23% in Q1 2025 amid vendor shifts and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains and market dynamics.
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Devart launches dbForge 2025.1 with AI assistant & new UI

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Devart launches dbForge 2025.1 featuring an AI assistant, revamped UI, and enhanced support for SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
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Gamma launches Edge programme to drive partner growth in UK

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Gamma has launched Gamma Edge, a new UK channel programme to boost partner growth with data-led insights, rewards, and streamlined commercial and tech solutions.
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UK firms face GBP £4m losses as outages shift tech focus

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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UK firms face up to GBP £4 million losses annually from network outages, prompting a major shift in tech investment towards connectivity over AI and cybersecurity.
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Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.
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UK CIOs warn of unrealistic boardroom expectations around AI

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Four in ten UK CIOs say their boards have unrealistic expectations of AI's impact, amid challenges like poor infrastructure and employee resistance.
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Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Microchip expands its data centre portfolio with secure, high-speed connectivity and power management solutions to meet rising AI workload demands globally.
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Digital Realty opens first carrier-neutral centre in Crete

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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Digital Realty and Schneider Electric have launched the HER1 data centre in Heraklion, Crete, enhancing connectivity for Southern Europe with a carrier-neutral facility.
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SailPoint reveals Cloud updates for identity security boost

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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SailPoint has unveiled updates to its Identity Security Cloud, introducing enhanced machine identity security and new customer success services to bolster identity management.
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Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Pelion has unveiled Pelion Plans, a new managed IoT offering, as it aims for global growth and enhances its service reliability for enterprise clients.
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Reconeyez introduces SIM service, new UK sales head

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Reconeyez has launched a new SIM service to enhance connectivity and appointed Guy Combrinck as Head of Sales for the UK and Ireland.
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Global Cloud Xchange rebrands to FLAG with new focus

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Global Cloud Xchange has rebranded as FLAG, aiming to enhance its subsea, edge data centres, and cable landing stations investment across diverse regions.
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Apricorn unveils new Thunderbolt 4 docking station for hybrid work

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Apricorn has unveiled its Aegis Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, priced at GBP £180, to enhance connectivity for the growing number of remote UK workers.
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Experts urge enhanced data protection as threats rise

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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As World Backup Day nears, tech experts warn that enhancing data protection and connectivity is crucial amidst rising cyber threats and ransomware attacks.
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Exclusive: G+D's Kevin van Staden discusses key to securing the digital age

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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G+D is redefining digital security with pioneering technologies, leveraging 170 years of expertise to protect against fraud and cyber threats.
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AI to dominate data centre demand, new survey reveals

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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A Ciena survey reveals AI workloads will dominate data centre demand, with 43% of new facilities focusing primarily on AI over the next five years.
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Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.
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Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.