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Cherry's Stream Mouse Ultimate wins Red Dot design award

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Cherry's Stream Mouse Ultimate wins Red Dot Product Design 2026 as judges praise its ergonomics, customisation and ProScroll technology.
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Güntner names Yan Evans to lead global data centre

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Güntner taps former FläktGroup executive Yan Evans to unify its data centre push as AI-fuelled demand drives cooling expansion.
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Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth

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Crescendo targets Britain and Europe with AI customer service push after topping USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
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Seriös Group posts record growth & wins data award

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Newcastle-based Seriös Group reports 53% growth, wins a data analytics award and lands more award nominations as expansion plans gather pace.
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ServiceNow & Google Cloud widen AI agent partnership

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ServiceNow and Google Cloud deepen AI tie-up as quarterly subscription revenue rises 19% and guidance is lifted after strong contract wins.
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Gen Z hiring jumps 14% at UK tech SMEs, says report

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Hiring and pay rise across UK science and technology SMEs, with Gen Z workers leading growth as job gains spread beyond London.
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Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite

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Accessiway rolls out live accessibility dashboard for businesses as European Accessibility Act increases pressure on retailers and digital service providers.
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Dropbox expands UK partnership with ALSO Cloud Marketplace

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Dropbox deepens ALSO tie-up as UK resellers gain access to full cloud portfolio, local billing and AI-powered productivity tools.
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Regnosys backs UK fintech funding but urges infra reform

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REGnosys chief says extra CFIT funding is welcome, but warns UK fintech needs modern data, reporting and compliance infrastructure to scale at home.
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Cerillion lifts orders on GBP £42.5 million Omantel deal

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Cerillion's first-half trading was boosted by a GBP £42.5 million Omantel deal, sending new orders higher and setting up a stronger second half.
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Exacta Group posts record quarter as revenue jumps 60%

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Exacta Group's Bristol server businesses ride surging demand to a first-quarter revenue milestone, with Chief Executive Officer David Osmond eyeing more growth.
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Klarus launches AI consultancy to fix weak returns

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Former EY and Accenture executive Frank O'Dea leads London-based Klarus, which uses senior specialists and outcome-based fees to turn AI pilots into measurable returns.
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Western Digital details sustainability gains amid AI demand

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Western Digital says emissions intensity from customer use of its drives is down 31%, while a rare-earth recovery pilot hit a 90% capture rate.
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SAP & Google Cloud expand AI partnership for marketers

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SAP and Google Cloud widen AI partnership to give marketers agent-driven campaign tools linking customer data, activation and optimisation.
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Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth

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Securitas UK's front-of-house STARS programme now spans 27 countries, serving 89 clients with 900 staff and tailored training.
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Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief

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Salute appoints Dale Harding as Managing Director for Capital Projects and Professional Services amid global data centre expansion.
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UK bolt-on acquisitions fall 61% as AI shifts focus

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UK private equity-backed platform firms cut bolt-on acquisitions sharply in 2025, with technology, insurance and education among the weakest sectors.
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Anthropic expands Amazon tie-up in USD $5 billion deal

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Amazon deepens Anthropic partnership with USD $5 billion injection and capacity for up to 5 gigawatts of new AI computing.
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Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets

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Vection Technologies showcases AI and VR tools for defence, healthcare and property as CEO Gianmarco Biagi targets wider international growth.
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Your.Cloud acquires Pure Cloud Solutions in UK push

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Your.Cloud deepens UK managed services push with Pure Cloud Solutions takeover, backing the Tamworth firm's local brand and leadership.