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UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds
Digital Transformation

UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance
EduTech

UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Celonis named Leader & Star Performer in Everest Group study
Artificial Intelligence

Celonis named Leader & Star Performer in Everest Group study

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach
Hyperscale

Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach

In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds
Data Analytics

Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds

Pegasystems reveals new research showing creative generative AI is driving the adoption of analytical AI decisioning tools among global enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline
Cloud Services

UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline

The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy
Multi-cloud

FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy

As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Equals Money launches BaaS at Money2020 in Amsterdam
Platform-as-a-Service

Equals Money launches BaaS at Money2020 in Amsterdam

Payments solutions provider Equals Money unveils its Banking-as-a-Service offering at Money2020 Amsterdam, empowering businesses to launch digital payment services swiftly using its robust infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

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Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry
Human Capital Management

Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service
Unified Communications

UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service

Only 32% of UK consumers see AI's potential to enhance customer service, while most are wary of its risks, a CCMA and Odigo study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay to mark new chapter
Clean technologies

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay to mark new chapter

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay after a year-long transformation, aiming to strengthen its position as a premier BIN sponsor in the UK and Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe
Customer Relationship Management

Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe

Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success
Surveillance

One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success

One Nexus and Kia UK celebrate a decade of success with their Kia Rental programme, marking a milestone in innovative, customer-friendly mobility solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns
EduTech

UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns

86% of UK managers believe AI can boost their effectiveness, but concerns about data privacy persist, with 33% expressing reservations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Finance professionals lead in AI adoption, report reveals
Crypto

Finance professionals lead in AI adoption, report reveals

Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
OpenPayd's annual recurring revenue tops GBP £40 million
Digital Transformation

OpenPayd's annual recurring revenue tops GBP £40 million

OpenPayd doubles growth for the second year, hitting over GBP £40 million ARR, as embedded finance adoption surges. CEO Dimitrova eyes new milestones.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Unified Communications

UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%

Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024