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One-third of UK businesses hit by invoice fraud in past year
Supply Chain

One-third of UK businesses hit by invoice fraud in past year

Nearly a third of UK businesses fell victim to invoice fraud in the past year, with only 39% preventing fraudulent payments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
IoA partners with EIT to boost deep tech skills in Europe
EduTech

IoA partners with EIT to boost deep tech skills in Europe

The Institute of Analytics collaborates with the Deep Tech Talent Initiative, pledging to equip one million people with deep tech skills by 2025 through targeted programmes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Hybrid Connex trial shows promise for NHS connectivity boost
Unified Communications

Hybrid Connex trial shows promise for NHS connectivity boost

A pilot study by East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has shown that Excelerate Technology's Hybrid Connex can boost NHS connectivity, enhancing patient care and operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Linnworks & Spreetail Europe partnership boosts ecommerce efficiency
Unified Communications

Linnworks & Spreetail Europe partnership boosts ecommerce efficiency

Linnworks' partnership with Spreetail Europe has dramatically improved ecommerce efficiency, cutting project timelines from three months to three weeks and enhancing market reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions
Digital Transformation

Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions

Cegid integrates generative AI into its Cegid Retail solutions, showcased at Cegid Connections Retail in Rome, aiming to transform retail with intelligent agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Xtreme Motorsports revamps with Forterro's cloud ERP Fortee
Manufacturing

Xtreme Motorsports revamps with Forterro's cloud ERP Fortee

Xtreme Motorsports has revolutionised its manufacturing efficiency with Fortee, a cloud ERP by Forterro, slashing waste and enhancing market competitiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
PFU announces RICOH 360 Meeting Hub to boost remote inclusion
Unified Communications

PFU announces RICOH 360 Meeting Hub to boost remote inclusion

PFU Limited has unveiled its RICOH 360 Meeting Hub, an all-in-one device to transform virtual meetings, aiming to create an in-room experience for remote participants.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G
Unified Communications

Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G

Spirent Communications unveils cloud-native function resiliency testing for its Landslide solution to aid MNOs and NEMs in the shift to cloud-native 5G services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion
Cloud Services

Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion

Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation
Modernisation

Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation

A new report reveals a resistance to change and reliance on legacy technology are major hurdles to core banking modernisation, putting them at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working
Network Infrastructure

UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working

UK firms face rising network security threats, with 69% reporting increased risks. Remote work, cloud apps strain infrastructures, prompting calls for SD-WAN adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Phishing

Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk

Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact
Power / Energy

New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022
Email Security

UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022

A new study reveals a rise in scam emails and texts since 2022, with Brits receiving 240 annually, costing over GBP £500 million in H1 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Cambridge & SAS collaborate to accelerate healthcare innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge & SAS collaborate to accelerate healthcare innovation

The University of Cambridge's Maxwell Centre and SAS have launched the SAS Advanced Analytics Hub to propel healthcare innovation using advanced analytics and AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges

Nearly nine in ten UK marketers think experimentation is key for 2024, yet 20% find their current methods ineffective, reveals Optimizely's new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance
Unified Communications

Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance

In a bid for child safety online, Ofcom warns social media platforms they may face user bans for under-18s if new safety regulations are ignored.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Survey shows UK remote workers face high productivity anxiety
Hybrid & Remote Work

Survey shows UK remote workers face high productivity anxiety

A survey by Workhuman reveals that 61% of UK employees are more productive remotely, yet nearly two-thirds suffer from productivity anxiety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Cloudflare report: EU firms unprepared for rising cyber threats
Ransomware

Cloudflare report: EU firms unprepared for rising cyber threats

Cloudflare's latest report warns that EU firms are dangerously unprepared for increasing cyber threats; only 29% feel equipped to defend against attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024