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UK tech showcase targets 6G, IoT & security at MWC
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The UK's MWC 2026 pavilion will unite 60 organisations to spotlight 5G, 6G, IoT, satellite innovation and quantum-safe cybersecurity.
Bizzdesign enters top 20 of UK public sector Tech200
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Bizzdesign debuts in Tussell's Tech200, ranking 17th as UK public sector revenue surges 392% amid rising demand for digital transformation.
MPs launch data centres group to balance growth & net zero
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Cross-party MPs form a data centres group to probe growth, planning and energy use while safeguarding communities and the UK's net zero goals.
UK firms see responsible AI as key competitive edge
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Most UK business leaders say responsible AI will be a key competitive edge within three years, but many still struggle to put it into practice.
Equinix to invest GBP £3.9 billion in Hertfordshire data campus
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Equinix will invest GBP £3.9 billion in a new data centre campus in Hertfordshire, boosting the UK's AI capacity and creating thousands of jobs.
US commits USD $42 billion to boost UK tech amid AI concerns
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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US tech giants pledge USD $42 billion investment to boost UK AI, quantum computing, and nuclear sectors amid calls for equal UK benefits in partnerships.
UK public sector hotlines surpass banks for caller frustration
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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UK public sector hotlines now cause more caller frustration over hold times than banks, with healthcare and government services topping the list, says new survey.
8x8 appoints Maxine Eunson as Head of Public Sector UK role
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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8x8 appoints Maxine Eunson as Head of Public Sector UK, reinforcing its commitment to support public organisations through growing digital challenges.
Gigamon launches AI tools to boost hybrid cloud security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Gigamon unveils AI tools to enhance hybrid cloud security with real-time monitoring of AI traffic and a GenAI assistant for simplified network management.
NormCyber wins Cyber OSPAs award for customer service in 2025
Tue, 20th May 2025
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risk & compliance
NormCyber clinches the Outstanding Customer Service Initiative Award at the 2025 Cyber OSPAs for its innovative Smartbloc dashboard boosting cyber resilience.
UK businesses balance AI growth with sustainability aims
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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netapp
UK businesses struggle to balance sustainability and AI growth as 38% of data is unused, despite 92% acknowledging the environmental impact of single-use data.
Signals of change: improving gender diversity in telecoms
Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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productivity
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Women account for less than one-fifth of the UK telecoms workforce, prompting calls for companies to create more inclusive cultures to boost female representation.
UK businesses fall behind in cloud & AI technology use
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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A new report reveals only 35% of UK businesses fully utilise cloud technology, and a mere 14% have integrated AI strategically, risking future growth.
UK firms lag in cloud & AI adoption, hindering growth
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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UK businesses are struggling with cloud and AI adoption, with only 35% fully utilising cloud solutions and just 14% integrating AI, hindering growth.
AI survey reveals growing distrust in tech giants, call for regulation
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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A new survey has found 79% of people distrust big tech companies in artificial intelligence; while 76% demand stricter regulations.
UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Despite mixed confidence in return on investment, UK IT decision makers plan to boost artificial intelligence funding in 2024, amidst fears of premature adoption, reveals a study by NetApp and YouGov.
UK's digital skill gap tackled by Institute of Coding's courses
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Despite misconceptions, UK's digital skills confidence crisis; addressing cost and time barriers with free, flexible courses to boost tech capabilities.
Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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clean technologies
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education, learning & training
Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
Traditional data centres won't cut it for future energy consumption
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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Policy Connect's report has revealed there are grim concerns that the demand for data and digital service will exceed energy efficiency gains.
Datacloud forum headed to Singapore
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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blockchain
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Datacloud Asia, the first deal-making forum for the region, will take place in Feb 2017, bringing together data center and cloud players.