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Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025
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UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.
Awin launches Ava AI assistant, upgrades affiliate platform
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Awin has launched Ava, an AI assistant for affiliate marketing, plus upgraded platform features to boost commission flexibility and tracking accuracy for UK users.
Gcore appoints leading AI expert Prof Xu as Board Advisor
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Gcore appoints AI expert Prof. Feiyu Xu as Board Advisor to bolster its AI strategy and edge computing technology globally.
Matillion appoints ex-Google leader to boost AI data platform
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Matillion appoints ex-Google and Microsoft leader Frank Weigel as Chief Product Officer to advance its AI-focused Data Productivity Cloud platform.
Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet to lead UK expansion plans
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Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet as UK Country Manager to drive expansion, aiding firms with compliance under 'UK SOX' and ECCTA regulations in London.
Ecommpay grows processing volume 25% with new payment options
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Ecommpay's processing volume surged by 25% in 2024, driven by new payment options, commercial partnerships, and enhanced acceptance rates.
Countingup launches SmartTax AI for tax automation
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Countingup unveils SmartTax AI, using machine learning to automate tax tasks, saving UK small businesses time and GBP £4,500 on compliance annually.
Nexxen unveils AI assistant to speed up campaign planning
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Nexxen launches nexAI assistant, using generative AI to transform campaign planning by swiftly converting consumer data into actionable strategies.
Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams
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Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.
Centrel unveils plug-and-play tool to simplify IT documentation
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CENTREL Solutions launches XIA Configuration Express, a plug-and-play tool simplifying IT documentation with quick install and automated branding features.
Emburse launches global partner community for expense management
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Emburse has unveiled a global partner community with 140 organisations to improve expense management for travel and finance professionals worldwide.
Shadow spend costs UK firms margins as AI offers hope
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Shadow spend drains UK firms’ margins, with £1 in every £10 untracked, but AI and automation offer promising solutions to boost spend visibility and control.
BillingPlatform Named Leader in Agile Billing by MGI
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BillingPlatform tops MGI Research’s Agile Billing report, rated highest among 50 vendors for its enterprise-grade, agile billing solutions.
Manhattan unveils Agentic AI to transform supply chain tasks
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Manhattan Associates launches Agentic AI and Agent Foundry to revolutionise supply chain operations with autonomous agents and customisable digital solutions.
Younger UK consumers more comfortable with AI in messages
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Research by Quadient reveals younger Brits are twice as comfortable as older generations with AI-generated communications, amid calls for greater transparency.
More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
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Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.
UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise
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More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.
Glance unveils AI-powered shopping app for personalised style
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Glance has launched Glance AI, a global platform offering personalised, photorealistic, AI-curated fashion shopping via selfies and images on mobile apps.
SurveyMonkey launches Trust Centre as UK firms face AI privacy risks
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SurveyMonkey unveils Trust Centre as 40% of UK businesses flag AI as a major GDPR and data privacy challenge amid rising compliance concerns.
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
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Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.