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AI physiotherapy app halves NHS back pain waits in pilot scheme
Health Technologies

AI physiotherapy app halves NHS back pain waits in pilot scheme

An AI physiotherapy app cut NHS back pain waiting times by 55%, offering same-day treatment and saving 856 clinician hours monthly in Cambridgeshire.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
LLM benchmarking highlights balance of speed, security & cost
Data Protection

LLM benchmarking highlights balance of speed, security & cost

Insiders Technologies benchmarks 25 LLMs, highlighting Anthropic's Claude 3.7 Sonnet as top for speed, security and cost in insurance and finance sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Zen Internet achieves AWS competency to boost UK SMB support
Hyperscale

Zen Internet achieves AWS competency to boost UK SMB support

Zen Internet has earned AWS Small and Medium Business Competency, enhancing tailored cloud support for UK SMBs with expert-certified solutions architects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
UK mid-market firms divided on AI & tech as advice gap grows
Human Capital Management

UK mid-market firms divided on AI & tech as advice gap grows

UK mid-market firms face growing advice gaps and leadership divides on AI adoption, hindering productivity and tech investment decisions amid budget constraints.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Global AI rules diverge as UK unveils justice sector action plan
Artificial Intelligence

Global AI rules diverge as UK unveils justice sector action plan

The UK has launched an AI Action Plan for justice, amid diverging global AI regulations focusing on innovation, safety and state control.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
EU AI Act prompts debate over innovation & regulation risks
Data Science

EU AI Act prompts debate over innovation & regulation risks

The EU AI Act sparks debate as industry fears strict rules may hinder innovation and security in fast-evolving AI fields like cybersecurity across Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Robotics roles drive AI salary growth as traditional jobs decline
Data Science

Robotics roles drive AI salary growth as traditional jobs decline

Robotics Software Engineer salaries in the UK have surged 51.7% to GBP £52,779, while traditional AI roles face notable salary declines amid market shifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Recruiters urge HMRC to streamline digital tax systems by 2026
Digital Transformation

Recruiters urge HMRC to streamline digital tax systems by 2026

Nearly 80% of recruitment agencies urge HMRC to enhance digital tax systems and simplify processes ahead of 2026's Joint and Several Liability rules.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Cytora earns ISO/IEC 42001 for AI governance in insurance tech
Risk & Compliance

Cytora earns ISO/IEC 42001 for AI governance in insurance tech

Cytora has become one of the first firms to earn ISO/IEC 42001 certification, affirming its commitment to responsible AI governance in insurance technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Europe approves 862-870 MHz band for satellite IoT expansion
Space

Europe approves 862-870 MHz band for satellite IoT expansion

Europe has approved the 862-870 MHz band for satellite IoT, enabling broader LoRaWAN connectivity for low-power devices in remote and underserved areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity
Generative AI

THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity

THG Studios has launched a Virtual Production suite in Manchester, investing seven figures to boost creative flexibility and cut costs for brands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
UK SMEs see unchecked reliance on AI as top risk, study finds
Data Protection

UK SMEs see unchecked reliance on AI as top risk, study finds

One-third of UK SMEs view unchecked reliance on AI as their top risk, surpassing concerns over data exposure and cyberattack vulnerabilities, study finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Revolut to become title partner for Audi F1 team from 2026
Fintech

Revolut to become title partner for Audi F1 team from 2026

Revolut will be the title partner of Audi's new Formula 1 team starting in 2026, integrating fintech innovations in motorsport and fan engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Sitehop slashes testing costs with UK quantum encryption lab
DevOps

Sitehop slashes testing costs with UK quantum encryption lab

Sitehop cuts testing costs and time dramatically by establishing a UK-based quantum encryption test lab, supported by a South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority grant.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Most firms pilot AI but few feel ready to scale, survey reveals
Customer Experience

Most firms pilot AI but few feel ready to scale, survey reveals

A survey reveals 71% of firms pilot AI, yet only 30% feel ready to scale it, hindered by talent shortages and cost uncertainties.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Fake pharmacies, AI-driven scams surge in UK cyber landscape
Ransomware

Fake pharmacies, AI-driven scams surge in UK cyber landscape

Fake pharmacies and AI-powered scams surge in UK cyber threats, with over 5,000 bogus sites and a 340% rise in financial scams targeting users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul
Digital Transformation

Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul

Vertu Motors enhances IT efficiency and customer service across 198 UK dealerships with LogicMonitor's AI-powered platform for unified hybrid infrastructure monitoring.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Canopy joins Technology Industry Forum to boost cloud innovation
Digital Transformation

Canopy joins Technology Industry Forum to boost cloud innovation

Canopy joins the Technology Industry Forum to enhance cloud procurement and innovation, helping UK businesses optimise costs and simplify multi-cloud strategies.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
UK retailers warned as critical cyber flaws risk GBP £300 million
Data Protection

UK retailers warned as critical cyber flaws risk GBP £300 million

Research reveals 80% of UK's top retailers face critical cyber risks, risking disruptions and losses like M&S's GBP £300 million hack impact.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025