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Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
Crypto

Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene

Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Half of AI projects falter as enterprises struggle with data readiness
Data governance

Half of AI projects falter as enterprises struggle with data readiness

Nearly half of enterprises face AI project failures due to poor data readiness, with the UK scoring lowest in AI preparedness amid legacy system challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Data Protection

AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts

Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Data Protection

Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth
Storage

Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth

Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
Wearables

Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Kyriba debuts TAI to boost CFOs' trust in safe finance AI
Software-as-a-Service

Kyriba debuts TAI to boost CFOs' trust in safe finance AI

Kyriba launches agentic AI, TAI, to enhance financial workflows with data-driven insights, prioritising security and human oversight in finance operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks
Hybrid Cloud

UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks

A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
Unified Communications

Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends

people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Ransomware

Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million

Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
Marketing Technologies

UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences

The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire
Marketing Technologies

Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire

Free workshops on branding, AI, and sales will support creative businesses in West Yorkshire, hosted by Unity Enterprise at Leeds Media Centre.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks

Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
AI startups lead in Viva Technology list of Europe's top 100
Fintech

AI startups lead in Viva Technology list of Europe's top 100

Viva Technology ranks Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025, spotlighting 15 AI firms among emerging innovators across 22 sectors and 13 countries.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Billie launches B2B Pay Later solution for Stripe merchants
Fintech

Billie launches B2B Pay Later solution for Stripe merchants

Billie becomes the first B2B Pay Later solution widely available on Stripe, enabling merchants in 11 European countries to offer flexible payments to business buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally
Data Analytics

Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally

Global firms could boost revenue by AUD $115 trillion through better data management, yet poor data integrity risks costing billions worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Discovery Education launches DoodleLearning apps in Australia
EdTech

Discovery Education launches DoodleLearning apps in Australia

Discovery Education launches its popular DoodleLearning maths and English apps for Australian children aged 2-14, supporting personalised learning at home and school.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025