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United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 14

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Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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cloud services
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business continuity
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funding
Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.
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Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.
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UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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email security
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email
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scams
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.
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UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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cartech
Nearly nine in ten UK marketers think experimentation is key for 2024, yet 20% find their current methods ineffective, reveals Optimizely's new report.
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Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.
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Remote UK workers more productive but face higher anxiety
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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productivity
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feedback
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work-life balance
Workhuman’s latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK remote workers are 65% more prone to productivity anxiety, despite reporting higher efficiency.
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Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.
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Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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wearables
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Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.
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Global HealthTech market projected to reach USD $33.1 billion by 2034
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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ai
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modernisation
The HTM market, valued at USD $8.2 billion in 2024, is predicted to hit USD $33.1 billion by 2034, driven by advances in medical tech and efficient equipment management.
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UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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ai
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learning
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online tools
The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.
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LexisNexis launches Lexis+ AI in UK market following growing interest
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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LexisNexis introduces Lexis+ AI to the UK, merging advanced AI with legal search tech. Partnered with top firms, it's set to improve legal practice.
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Pete Wilson joins Illumio as Director of Channel Sales EMEA
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cloud services
Illumio appoints Pete Wilson as Director of Channel Sales for EMEA, aiming to boost Zero Trust Segmentation solutions in a rapidly growing market. Wilson brings over 20 years of experience in networking and security to his new role.
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Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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soc
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healthtech
Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.
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Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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government
As the UK election nears, 60% of Britons fear AI and deepfakes could undermine democracy, according to Jumio. Their trust in online political content is dwindling.
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UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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daas
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cybersecurity
New research by Nerdio reveals the UK has surpassed the US in adopting desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), driven by benefits in cost, flexibility, and sustainability.
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UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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it training
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cx
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martech
Senior decision-makers in UK and Ireland are eager to adopt generative AI but are hindered by a lack of strategic planning, data privacy concerns, and insufficient governance, says new SAS report.
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Celonis named Leader & Star Performer in Everest Group study
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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ai agents
Celonis has been named a Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group Process Mining PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024, highlighting its market dominance and continuous innovation.
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Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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collaboration
Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.
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Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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hcm
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healthtech
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payroll systems
A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.
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Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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cyber threats
A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.