United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 52
CEOs misunderstand AI cyber threat, exposing need for protective measures
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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CEOs across the UK and Europe fail to understand the extent of AI cyber threats, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced protections.
Westcon-Comstor appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Westcon-Comstor appoints Kevin Brzezinski, existing SVP of Global Operations, as its first Chief Sustainability Officer.
OVHcloud partners with Console Connect for enhanced global network reach
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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network infrastructure
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api
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connectivity
The combination will reduce provisioning time to minutes, enabling companies to adjust the bandwidth to meet their fluctuating needs.
New report reveals booming global demand for AI expertise
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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ai
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salaries
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deel
Artificial intelligence expertise has seen a global surge, with a 60% in hiring and 59% rise in organisations seeking such skills, according to a new report.
Westcoast appointed UK distributor for Boom Collaboration
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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uc
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partner programmes
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video conferencing
Boom Collaboration, an expanding video conferencing manufacturer, has entered into a pan-European distribution agreement with Westcoast.
Gigged.AI launches 30 Days of AI campaign to ignite AI adoption
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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deloitte
Gigged.AI, an on-demand talent platform, has announced a '30 Days of AI' campaign beginning 1st November 2023, supported by OpenAI.
Rise in QR code phishing scams, reveals Check Point research
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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Check Point uncovers a 587% increase in QR code phishing attacks, known as Quishing, between August and September.
Morph partners with Gamma to raise awareness about UK's PSTN switch-off
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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business continuity
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gamma soft
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pstn
Gamma partners with Morph to raise awareness about the upcoming PSTN switch-off in the UK, aiming to ensure businesses are prepared for the change.
Purple Transform gains Innovate UK funding for suicide risk detection AI
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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ai
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ai models
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mental health
Purple Transform secures funding from Innovate UK to develop AI models that identify individuals at risk of suicide on railways.
Digital experiences shaping brand loyalty among Australian consumers
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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physical security
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zero trust security
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passwordless
Ping Identity survey reveals changing dynamics of brand loyalty in the digital era, with consumers prioritising ease of use and security.
Impending skills shortage threatens UK's networking industry
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Skills shortage in UK networking industry as 61% of CIOs expect a quarter of network engineers to retire in 5 yrs - Opengear research.
UK hailed as leader in setting artificial intelligence standards says Oxford
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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ai
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government
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ethics
Oxford Information Labs recognises UK as a pioneering force in creating global artificial intelligence standards.
Oracle acquires Next Technik for Field Service Management solutions
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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erp
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software development
Oracle revolutionizes field service sector with acquisition of Next Technik, enhancing efficiencies and customer satisfaction for NetSuite users.
Young UK finance professionals under stress, consider leaving industry
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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edutech
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hcm
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collaboration
Nearly 40% of young UK finance professionals have taken stress leave, with over half considering leaving the sector.
Australians anticipate a frugal Christmas amid inflation pressures
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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ecommerce
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christmas
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inflation
Australians are expected to tighten their belts this Christmas, with 65% planning to spend less and buy fewer gifts, a new report finds.
British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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edutech
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power / energy
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ai
In a pioneering move, British firm IKAR Holdings has appointed an AI system, IKONIC, to its board of directors.
Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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edutech
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dei
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cleantech
Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
VIOOH and Yahoo collaborate on benefits of prDOOH in marketing campaigns
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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martech
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case study
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sales
VIOOH and Yahoo Advertising partner to explore the role and benefits of prDOOH in enriching multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Shoppers believe Amazon can be outdone on Prime Day discounts, study finds
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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edutech
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amazon
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research
Prime Day could significantly bolster retail as 80% of European and US consumers are poised for online bargain hunting.
Searchspring acquires AI product-bundling platform Increasingly
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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ai
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ecommerce
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samsung
Searchspring, a frontrunner in on-site search and ecommerce personalisation, has acquired AI product-bundling platform Increasingly.