United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 22

Academia has acquired Smartdesc for GBP £9 million, aiming to enhance its Technical Services portfolio and expand in the managed services sector.

JobAdder has appointed Fabrice Etienne as Chief Marketing Officer to drive international expansion, focusing on growth in Australia and the UK.

Red Cactus has appointed Nick Hawes as Channel Partner and Solutions Manager for the UK, effective mid-November, to support its growing network.

A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.

GitGuardian's 2024 report reveals that 79% of IT leaders have seen secrets leaks, highlighting growing concerns and a shift towards enhanced security measures.

A new study reveals 77% of firms in the US and UK replace technology purely based on age, leading to unnecessary costs and e-waste concerns.

Shoppers in the UK are advised to remain vigilant over holiday discounts, as a report reveals soaring risks of digital identity theft amid festive deals.

A study by Thales reveals that one in eight UK residents has faced online account breaches, highlighting a significant lack of cybersecurity awareness.

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

Ben Sekhon has been appointed Regional Vice President for the UK and Ireland at OutSystems, focusing on AI-driven strategic growth in the region.

New NIS2 directives are imposing hefty financial strains on EMEA firms, with 95% reallocating budgets to tackle compliance costs.

UK consumers are losing credit card loyalty as high interest rates exacerbate debt struggles, with many facing payment difficulties for the first time.

A YouGov survey reveals that 69% of UK consumers plan to maintain or increase their Christmas spending, despite a third expecting to return discounted items.

A study reveals the UK’s STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.

Sinch's 2024 Consumer Black Friday/Cyber Monday Survey reveals younger shoppers favour mobile messaging for promotions, with 44% of 18-29 year-olds ready to spend more.

Fergus has integrated with Groundplan to enhance data transfer for tradies, streamlining job management with real-time pricing and reduced manual entry.

EasyDMARC has appointed Allan Richards as its new Global MSP Growth Lead to strengthen its partner relationships and boost email security solutions.

Sharp Energy has launched an eCommerce platform for its solar modules, allowing customers across Europe to place orders 24/7 and benefit from enhanced convenience.

Stacuity has appointed John Freeman as CEO to lead its ambitious growth strategy, succeeding founder Mike Bromwich, who will focus on technology innovations.

Incubeta has teamed up with Popeyes to boost the fast-food chain's digital presence in the UK, implementing geo-targeted marketing strategies in key cities.