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UK businesses struggling to fully harness their 'data brain'
Data management

UK businesses struggling to fully harness their 'data brain'

Over 70% of UK firms struggle to utilise data effectively, with many hoarding it unanalyzed, hindering their transition to a data-driven model, new research suggests.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Bridgewise secures $21m Series A funding led by SIX Group
Fintech

Bridgewise secures $21m Series A funding led by SIX Group

AI-backed financial intelligence platform, Bridgewise, secures $21m from its series A funding round led by SIX Group to fuel its global reach in securities analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres

Keepit has launched two new data centres in Switzerland, offering secure, addressing the surging demand for Backup-as-a-Service and data recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Australia among top 10 for foreign direct investment
Human Capital Management

Australia among top 10 for foreign direct investment

The 2024 FDICI reveals investor optimism bolstered by APAC markets, with Australia among the top FDI destinations, despite geopolitical tensions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
GitHub reveals new trends in global software development
Unified Communications

GitHub reveals new trends in global software development

GitHub's Innovation Graph update shows a global increase in AI tools and exploration of lesser-known programming languages.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Three trends in mobile access that are driving CRE evolution
Crypto

Three trends in mobile access that are driving CRE evolution

Safeguarding business interests, sustainability and creating cutting-edge experiences are three mobile access trends revolutionising the commercial real estate sector.

By Kamil Targalski • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Evestico expands fulfilment network to top 10 global eCommerce markets
Shipping

Evestico expands fulfilment network to top 10 global eCommerce markets

Evestico significantly boosts its Trusted Fulfilment Partner network, reaching all Top 10 global eCommerce markets, offering international businesses streamlined operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Predictive maintenance market set to reach USD $45.5bn by 2032
Artificial Intelligence

Predictive maintenance market set to reach USD $45.5bn by 2032

Global predictive maintenance market to hit USD $45.5 billion by 2032, driven by digitisation of industries and urbanisation trends, says Fact.MR.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses
DevOps

Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses

The unchecked use of Zombie APIs in businesses has underscored a rising cybersecurity threat, with attackers exploiting these neglected interfaces and costing firms up to $75bn annually.

By Matias Madou • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Hokodo secures GBP £100m debt facility to boost European B2B transactions
Cash flow

Hokodo secures GBP £100m debt facility to boost European B2B transactions

Hokodo, London's European digital payment terms provider, secures GBP £100m debt facility from global investor Viola Credit to support over GBP £1.5bn in B2B transactions across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Westcon announces expanded partnership with AudioCodes for UCaaS provision
Unified Communications

Westcon announces expanded partnership with AudioCodes for UCaaS provision

Westcon-Comstor partners with AudioCodes to enhance Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) offerings, aiming to boost recurring revenues for their partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Mastering BEPS Pillar Two: Streamlining tax compliance with CCH Integrator
Risk & Compliance

Mastering BEPS Pillar Two: Streamlining tax compliance with CCH Integrator

Wolters Kluwer partners with BDO UK to simplify BEPS Pillar Two tax reporting compliance for multinational enterprises through CCH Integrator platform.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Glasgow Wonka scandal sparks UK firms' rethink on AI use
Data Privacy

Glasgow Wonka scandal sparks UK firms' rethink on AI use

After the Glasgow Wonka scandal, one third of UK business leaders are backing away from AI tools, while over half consider implementing an AI code of conduct, according to a recent survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Ecommpay incorporates Bacs & SEPA Direct Debit via GoCardless alliance
Fintech

Ecommpay incorporates Bacs & SEPA Direct Debit via GoCardless alliance

Ecommpay expands market reach in the UK and Europe, forecasting a 44% growth, by integrating Bacs and SEPA Direct Debit capabilities via GoCardless, enriching their payment suite for FinTech and eCommerce merchants.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
UK business expenses surge 24% due to inflation, says SAP Concur
SAP

UK business expenses surge 24% due to inflation, says SAP Concur

UK business expenses surged 24% in FY 23/24, double the inflation rate peak, largely driven by increased costs in air travel, entertainment, and car hire, according to SAP Concur.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Paynetics acquires Novus in sustainability-focused finance shift
Clean technologies

Paynetics acquires Novus in sustainability-focused finance shift

Embedded finance provider, Paynetics, acquires UK's leading impact neobank, Novus, to strengthen environmental, social, and governance objectives.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
ShipStation boosts retailers with major platform upgrades
Customer Experience

ShipStation boosts retailers with major platform upgrades

ShipStation unveils a suite of features for Australian retailers, including Checkout Rates and Custom Labels, to bolster operational efficiency amidst rising eCommerce demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
AI-powered localised scams on the rise, banking fraud trend takes off
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI-powered localised scams on the rise, banking fraud trend takes off

BioCatch warns of increasing trend of fraudsters using AI to personalise scams across Europe, with digital fraud and financial crime escalating. Meanwhile, the UK sees notable drop in voice scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024