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Rillet raises USD $70 million to advance AI accounting platform

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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Fintech firm Rillet secures USD $70 million to boost its AI-driven accounting platform, aiming to modernise ERP systems and accelerate financial processes.
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UK eCommerce faces rising fraud risks as regulations tighten for 2025

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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UK eCommerce faces rising fraud threats in 2025 as tighter regulations under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act come into effect.
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Unity Advisory launches in London with USD $300m backing

Sat, 5th Jul 2025
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Unity Advisory launches in London, backed by USD $300m from Warburg Pincus, to offer AI-driven CFO advisory services for private equity-backed firms.
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Browser AI agents seen as bigger security risk than employees

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.
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AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.
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VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.
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Smartsheet & PwC UK partner to drive enterprise transformation

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Smartsheet teams up with PwC UK to enhance enterprise transformation in public sector and finance using AI-driven work management solutions.
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Data Centre Marketing Club aims to boost industry branding

Mon, 19th May 2025
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The Data Centre Marketing Club launches to unite PR and marketing pros, aiming to boost the sector's image and innovation through collaboration and events.
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How to sell security and compliance

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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As regulatory pressures escalate, UK Managed Service Providers have a prime opportunity to expand their offerings in compliance and security, driving growth.
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Lookiero & Outfittery merge to form a European leader

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Lookiero and Outfittery have merged to form the Lookiero Outfittery Group, targeting over three million customers and projecting EUR €130 million in revenue.
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Workday unveils platform to manage AI in digital workforces

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Workday has unveiled the Agent System of Record, a platform to help organisations manage AI agents more effectively, enhancing security and compliance.
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Markel adopts Guidewire Cloud for claims transformation

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Markel has transitioned to Guidewire Cloud to enhance its claims and IT operations, signalling a move towards a more efficient cloud-based infrastructure.
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AccountsIQ expands leadership team with new CFO & CMO

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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AccountsIQ strengthens its leadership team with the appointments of James Hunter as CFO and Evan O'Shea as CMO to propel company growth.
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VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.
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Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.
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Celonis & PwC extend partnership for business transformation

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Celonis and PwC are extending their partnership to enhance business transformation through Process Intelligence, targeting significant operational improvements.
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Salesforce unveils Agentforce Partner Network to delivery specialised AI agents

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Salesforce unveils the Agentforce Partner Network, collaborating with AWS, Google, and IBM to revolutionise AI-driven customer success with new agents.
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Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth

Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.
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Aiimi named official AI provider for UK public sector services

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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The Crown Commercial Service designates Aiimi as an official AI provider, facilitating widespread AI solutions to enhance efficiency and data security in the public sector.
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Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO to bolster its senior leadership and enhance its commitment to privacy and security technology.