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UK retailers eye warehouse automation to drive future growth
Robotics

UK retailers eye warehouse automation to drive future growth

Most UK retailers see outdated warehouse tech as a barrier to growth, with 88% backing automation to boost efficiency and meet fluctuating customer demand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals
Online shopping

UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals

Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
Data Protection

UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid

UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK finance teams face delays as expense management stays manual
Financial Systems

UK finance teams face delays as expense management stays manual

Nearly one in three UK employees are regularly chased for missing receipts, highlighting ongoing delays as finance teams rely on manual expense management processes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK IT leaders voice concerns over data sovereignty risks
Data sovereignty

UK IT leaders voice concerns over data sovereignty risks

A survey of 1,000+ UK IT leaders revealed 83% fear geopolitical risks may threaten control over their data and 61% prioritise data sovereignty strategically.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy
Digital Transformation

UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy

A survey finds 65% of UK business leaders rank AI as vital as water and energy, with 93% urging swift adoption alongside calls for thoughtful oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings
Digital Transformation

UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth
Customer Experience

RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth

RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work
Human Capital Management

One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work

One in three UK SMEs remain in survival mode despite reported productivity gains, with employee satisfaction key to driving real growth and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Qodea partners with Wiz to strengthen cloud & AI security services
Data Analytics

Qodea partners with Wiz to strengthen cloud & AI security services

Qodea has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud and AI security services, offering enterprise customers improved threat assessments, training, and managed security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Siemens opens Madrid data centre hub to boost Iberian digital growth
Digital Transformation

Siemens opens Madrid data centre hub to boost Iberian digital growth

Siemens launches a new data centre hub in Madrid to boost digital infrastructure and AI growth across Spain and Portugal, supporting Iberia's tech expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control

UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
UK manufacturing SMEs could boost GDP by GBP £83bn if scaled up
Digital Transformation

UK manufacturing SMEs could boost GDP by GBP £83bn if scaled up

UK manufacturing SMEs could boost GDP by GBP £83bn if they scale, but face barriers like outdated planning and funding access, says new report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Nissan launches Instant Service Plan with interest-free payments
Customer Experience

Nissan launches Instant Service Plan with interest-free payments

Nissan launches Instant Service Plan in the UK, letting owners spread service costs interest-free over 12 months, boosting affordability and dealer loyalty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders

NTT DATA launches a digital claims platform to help UK banks and auto lenders manage redress claims amid growing scrutiny over motor finance deals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Creativity4Better unveils Milan debut with global leaders
Clean technologies

Creativity4Better unveils Milan debut with global leaders

Creativity4Better will hold its first Italian event, Nuance in a Polarized World, on 2 October 2025 in Milan with global leaders and masterclasses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Cornwall facility tackles microplastics with new recycling tech
Clean technologies

Cornwall facility tackles microplastics with new recycling tech

Cleaner Seas Group opens Cornwall facility to recycle microplastics, preventing 86 tonnes of harmful fibres from polluting oceans annually.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
Debenhams Group adopts AI to optimise pricing & promotions
Digital Transformation

Debenhams Group adopts AI to optimise pricing & promotions

Debenhams Group has adopted AI to optimise pricing and promotions across brands like PrettyLittleThing and Karen Millen, boosting margins and customer value.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
Peers sway nearly half of UK adults into greener choices
Clean technologies

Peers sway nearly half of UK adults into greener choices

Nearly half of UK adults are motivated to adopt greener habits after seeing peers lead, with personal networks shaping eco-friendly choices more than social media.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025