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Brickflow adds Pallas to expand broker lending options
Fintech

Brickflow adds Pallas to expand broker lending options

Brokers on Brickflow can now tap Pallas Capital for development and bridging loans, widening funding options for mid-market property deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Round raises USD $6 million to automate finance work
Digital Transformation

Round raises USD $6 million to automate finance work

Finance teams could soon shed repetitive treasury and payroll tasks as the London fintech expands its automation software after fresh backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Fire mist system installed at Paris Digital Park campus
Hyperscale

Fire mist system installed at Paris Digital Park campus

The system is designed to protect dense technical spaces at two data halls while using less water and fitting tight mechanical layouts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities
Storage

GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities

Italian universities will gain a shared, Italy-based storage system as GARR and Cubbit begin a 1 petabyte pilot to improve resilience and control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration
Customer Experience

CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration

After 18 months of integration, the UK managed service provider says improved recurring revenue and retention leave it primed for fresh deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Sole traders turn to AI for tax advice as rules change
Digital Transformation

Sole traders turn to AI for tax advice as rules change

Quick answers are winning out over professional fees, with 26% of UK sole traders now using AI for Making Tax Digital guidance as rules tighten.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
UK cyber council launches title for first-time entrants
Cybersecurity

UK cyber council launches title for first-time entrants

Open applications aim to widen entry-level hiring as UK businesses struggle with cyber skills gaps and technical vacancies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
Surveillance

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London

Connected devices are already reshaping daily routines, from security and cooking to fitness, at the Ideal Home Show in London.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Parallax hires 30 in Leeds as AI demand drives growth
Fintech

Parallax hires 30 in Leeds as AI demand drives growth

Rising AI work and a run of new clients have pushed the consultancy’s Leeds headcount up by 30, its biggest expansion yet.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Frasers AI assistant lifts online sales conversion by 25%
DevOps

Frasers AI assistant lifts online sales conversion by 25%

Early tests suggest conversational search is helping shoppers buy more quickly, with the new tool lifting online sales conversion by up to 25%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Buyers weighing cloud migration and AI will see integrated security systems at The Security Event, as partners pitch staged upgrades and interoperability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Women stuck in low-paid roles, gender pay gap study finds
Human Capital Management

Women stuck in low-paid roles, gender pay gap study finds

Women remain clustered in the lowest-paid jobs at many UK employers, with progression into senior roles driving wider gender pay gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
NetAlly launches LinkRunner AT 1500 for frontline techs
Network Infrastructure

NetAlly launches LinkRunner AT 1500 for frontline techs

Frontline technicians can now verify PoE++ and switch details on site as NetAlly's handheld tester aims to speed fault-finding without a laptop.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Hammer launches AI Works programme for channel partners
Hybrid Cloud

Hammer launches AI Works programme for channel partners

It aims to help UK channel partners turn AI pilots into production systems by adding specialist support, testing and a shared portal.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity
Human Capital Management

Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

Certified venture capital firms have outpaced the wider market on gender and ethnic representation, according to a new Diversity VC report.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Narwhal Labs raises GBP £20 million for DeepBlue OS
Software-as-a-Service

Narwhal Labs raises GBP £20 million for DeepBlue OS

The Bristol startup’s pay-as-you-use platform targets firms in regulated sectors that need to automate customer contacts without long deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
IntelliAM buys RBM to expand in Scotland's central belt
Manufacturing

IntelliAM buys RBM to expand in Scotland's central belt

The deal adds a profitable Scottish service arm and seven staff, giving IntelliAM a stronger base in the central belt for industrial customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Cambridge summit links disinformation to corruption risks
Risk & Compliance

Cambridge summit links disinformation to corruption risks

Researchers at Cambridge say false narratives can prime audiences for exploitation, corruption and wider economic, political and social harm.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Elida Beauty builds tech foundation after Unilever split
Data Analytics

Elida Beauty builds tech foundation after Unilever split

The new setup now processes thousands of sales orders and more than 400 integration pipelines across markets, speeding change after the Unilever split.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026