United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 25

Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.

Telehouse celebrates 35 years of global DC services & innovation
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Telehouse celebrates 35 years in data centre services, expanding from its 1989 New York launch to over 45 centres worldwide, including new sites in Thailand and Canada.

UK & US firms slow to adopt cloud & AI technologies
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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acxiom
A recent Acxiom study shows only 44% of businesses host their operations in the cloud, citing a lack of expertise as a key challenge.

West London tech sector threatened by power shortages
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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power / energy
Power shortages risk stalling West London's tech boom, warns Aggreko. Energy solutions like battery storage and advanced generators are critical for new data centre projects.

New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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bcs group
The GetMyFirstDigitalJob platform has been launched by The Institute of Coding and partners to combat the UK's £63 billion digital skills gap and support new tech careers.

Financial stability grows for shift workers in 2024
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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deputy
Deputy's latest survey shows financial stability is rising for shift workers, driven by poly-employment and predictable income.

Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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trust
A study by B2B Stars reveals UK tech SMBs lose GBP £102,000 annually due to an online trust crisis, with 33% struggling to trust new contacts.

Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to boost UK cybersecurity
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to tackle UK cybersecurity skills shortage, leveraging Bugcrowd's hacker community for enhanced security services.

OVHcloud launches High Grade Bare Metal servers with Intel CPU
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
OVHcloud rolls out advanced dedicated servers with 5th Gen Intel Xeon Gold processors, boosting performance for mission-critical applications and data security.

Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.

Forterro launches Orderwise Cloud ERP for retail & e-commerce
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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apm
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software development
Forterro unveils Orderwise Cloud, a customisable ERP system for retail, wholesale, warehousing, and e-commerce, promising improved security and reduced costs.

Jethro Borsje joins Lobster as Chief Product Officer
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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software development
Jethro Borsje, ex-Mendix Chief Ecosystems Officer, joins German no-code firm Lobster as Chief Product Officer to lead advancements in data integration and automation.

EasyDMARC raises USD $20 million to boost global expansion
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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email security
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google
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yahoo
EasyDMARC secures USD $20 million in Series A funding led by Radian Capital to bolster global operations and enhance email security technology amid rising phishing threats.

Mace strengthens leadership for UK-Ireland data centre growth
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ai
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yondr group
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job moves
Mace bolsters its Technology and Manufacturing division with two senior appointments to capitalise on rising demand for data centres in the UK and Ireland.

Gen Z demands more digital channels for customer service
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ecommerce
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agentic ai
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instagram
New research by CommBox reveals UK Gen Z shoppers prefer digital channels like WhatsApp for customer service, while older generations stick to phone calls.

TrilbyTV empowers clear communication in schools with Transform Trust
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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digital signage
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schools
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digitisation
Transform Trust enhances staff communication using TrilbyTV's digital signage, promoting clearer messaging across 26 schools in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Leapwork report reveals flawed AI testing, highlights need for change
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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software development
A Leapwork survey reveals only 16% of firms find their software testing efficient, despite 85% having integrated AI, uncovering widespread performance issues.

Survey reveals challenges in online product discovery
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
A recent Constructor survey revealed 42% of online shoppers rate their product discovery experiences poorly on retail websites. Retailers face significant challenges.

New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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productivity
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connectivity
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research
A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.