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ControlUp named Gartner Customers' Choice for DEX
Data Analytics

ControlUp named Gartner Customers' Choice for DEX

ControlUp named a 2025 Gartner Customers' Choice for DEX tools, scoring 4.8/5 with 94% of customers willing to recommend its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Aspire Technology valued at GBP £192m in LDC deal
Unified Communications

Aspire Technology valued at GBP £192m in LDC deal

Aspire Technology secures LDC and Federated Hermes backing in deal valuing the fast-growing managed IT provider at GBP £192m.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Stopping the growing threat of synthetic ID fraud
Biometrics

Stopping the growing threat of synthetic ID fraud

AI-fuelled synthetic ID fraud is surging, set to cost firms USD $23 billion by 2025 and USD $58.3 billion by 2030 without stronger checks.

By Barley Laing • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services
Data Protection

Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services

Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala
Semiconductors

Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Workspace AV unveils new brand & website amid rapid growth
Unified Communications

Workspace AV unveils new brand & website amid rapid growth

Workspace AV has rebranded with a new website as it expands rapidly, enhancing its presence across the UK and Europe in the AV technology sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan
Marketing Technologies

IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation
Digital Transformation

Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation

London-based Procure AI raised USD $13 million seed funding to expand its AI-driven procurement automation across Europe, boosting efficiency and cost savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Zero100 appoints Jim Rowan to accelerate AI advisory growth
Robotics

Zero100 appoints Jim Rowan to accelerate AI advisory growth

Jim Rowan, ex-CEO of Volvo Cars and Dyson, joins Zero100 to boost AI advisory, aiding global firms in navigating automation and digital change.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
S-RM appoints Casey O'Brien as Global Head of Incident Response
Cybersecurity

S-RM appoints Casey O'Brien as Global Head of Incident Response

S-RM has named Casey O'Brien as Global Head of Incident Response to boost its 24/7 cyber security services across EMEA, APAC and North America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Firgun Ventures launches with $70m for quantum tech innovation
Quantum Computing

Firgun Ventures launches with $70m for quantum tech innovation

Firgun Ventures launches with $70m fund to back early-stage quantum tech firms, aiming to scale innovations in computing, sensing and cryptography globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise
Digital Transformation

Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise

UK digital consultancy Waracle expands into Europe with the acquisition of Sofia-based HackSoft, boosting its workforce to 265 and enhancing tech expertise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

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London stories

Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms
Fintech

Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms

Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Backslash unveils MCP Security to safeguard AI coding
Firewalls

Backslash unveils MCP Security to safeguard AI coding

Backslash launches MCP Security to monitor AI coding agents on developer machines, tackling data leaks, prompt injection and privilege abuse.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm
Data Analytics

BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm

BGF has exited Optima Partners with a 4x return as Growth Capital Partners invests to boost the AI consultancy's growth and services expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales
Customer Experience

Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales

Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform

JAVLN targets APAC growth with its cloud-based insurance software, integrating AI and enhancing security for smarter, faster advisory services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

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