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Supermarkets lead in online personalisation, beating all sectors
Loyalty programmes

Supermarkets lead in online personalisation, beating all sectors

Optimizely research reveals UK supermarkets excel in online personalisation, with 21% of shoppers ranking them top, while train operators lag behind.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Digital Barriers partners with Sonic for advanced surveillance solutions
Olympic Games

Digital Barriers partners with Sonic for advanced surveillance solutions

Digital Barriers and Sonic Communications partner to deliver advanced live surveillance solutions to law enforcement, enhancing secure video connectivity via cellular networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Latest Searce report reveals AI trends & challenges for 2024
Data Privacy

Latest Searce report reveals AI trends & challenges for 2024

Searce's latest report reveals that nearly one in ten executives at major firms in the UK and US will invest over USD $25 million in AI this year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
UK CX leaders anticipate AI will redefine customer service
Customer Experience

UK CX leaders anticipate AI will redefine customer service

Within the next three years, UK customer experience leaders foresee AI transforming CX, handling complex queries and potentially eliminating wait times.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Parcel Pending teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op for parcel lockers
Customer Experience

Parcel Pending teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op for parcel lockers

Parcel Pending by Quadient teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op to install multicarrier lockers, starting at Bridge Street, Writtle, enhancing local parcel services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Yondr Group gains approval for new data centre in Slough
Clean technologies

Yondr Group gains approval for new data centre in Slough

Yondr Group wins approval for a third data centre on its London campus in Slough. It aims for a 100+MW capacity and eco-friendly features.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Zayo report shows dramatic rise in DDoS attacks across Europe
Unified Communications

Zayo report shows dramatic rise in DDoS attacks across Europe

DDoS attacks surge 106% in six months, with average duration up 18%. Zayo highlights AI advances and geopolitical conflicts as key drivers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Sally Europe boosts efficiency with Slimstock's supply platform
Marketing Technologies

Sally Europe boosts efficiency with Slimstock's supply platform

Sally Europe sees a 2% rise in on-shelf availability and a 5% boost in working capital after implementing Slimstock's supply chain platform, enhancing cash flow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Iceland launches IceCloud for eco-friendly cloud solutions
Disaster Recovery

Iceland launches IceCloud for eco-friendly cloud solutions

IceCloud Integrated Services launches in Iceland, offering renewable energy-powered cloud solutions through a new collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence

UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity

Heidrick and Struggles' 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
Encryption

NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms

NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Object First reports 600% growth in Q2 2024 bookings
Storage

Object First reports 600% growth in Q2 2024 bookings

Object First reported a 600% spike in Q2 2024 bookings, driven by demand for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliances designed for Veeam.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Purple Transform wins Innovate UK funding for AI rail safety
Data Analytics

Purple Transform wins Innovate UK funding for AI rail safety

Purple Transform secures Innovate UK funding to develop an AI platform designed to reduce incidents at level crossings and enhance rail safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire
Unified Communications

IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire

Climate tech firm IES unveils a digital twin model for Stirling and Clackmannanshire, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 98% by 2045 via an innovative energy masterplan.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
UK retailers face rising returns fraud amid economic strain
Customer Experience

UK retailers face rising returns fraud amid economic strain

UK retailers report a sharp rise in returns fraud, with 91% affected over the past year, as financial pressures drive shoppers to exploit return policies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Digital Entertainment

Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study

UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
AI revolution transforming UK SMEs' finance operations
Artificial Intelligence

AI revolution transforming UK SMEs' finance operations

AI adoption is rapidly transforming finance operations in UK SMEs, with 44% planning to integrate AI into their accounting functions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Infinigate reports 16% revenue growth for Q1 2024-2025
Managed Security Services Provider

Infinigate reports 16% revenue growth for Q1 2024-2025

Infinigate's Q1 FY 2024-25 saw a 16% YoY revenue boost, driven by strong European growth and strategic acquisition of Wavelink in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
NSSLGlobal celebrates 55 years of satellite communication excellence
Space

NSSLGlobal celebrates 55 years of satellite communication excellence

NSSLGlobal marks 55 years in satellite communications, celebrating its innovation and extensive client partnerships across nine countries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024