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UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.

Adobe unveils Live Co-Editing feature in Photoshop beta
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Adobe has unveiled Live Co-Editing for Photoshop, enabling multiple users to edit documents in real-time, enhancing collaboration and creativity across teams.

SuperDial acquires MajorBoost to enhance voice AI in US
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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SuperDial has announced its acquisition of MajorBoost, enhancing its voice AI to streamline phone call automation in the US healthcare sector.

ProGlove unveils Warehouse 360 for real-time insights
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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productivity
ProGlove unveils Warehouse 360, a game-changing platform designed to enhance warehouse efficiency with real-time insights and seamless integration of data.

AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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AccountsIQ has acquired ExpenseIn, enhancing its cloud-based offerings and boosting its customer base to over 350,000 users across 40 countries.

UK manufacturing faces surge in AI-driven cyber threats
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
A study reveals UK manufacturing is facing a surge in AI-driven cyber threats, with a 50% rise in supply chain attacks now affecting 20% of businesses.

Travel industry faces rising threat from malicious bots
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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credit card fraud
The travel industry is increasingly under siege from malicious bots, which now make up 44.5% of sector traffic, threatening airline revenue and customer security.

UK consumers feel undervalued by their favourite brands
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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A SAP Emarsys study reveals that 83% of UK consumers feel undervalued by their preferred brands, signalling a troubling disconnect in brand loyalty.

Balance of leadership and safety crucial to AI Opportunity Action Plan
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Sir Keir Starmer is poised to present the AI Opportunity Action Plan, aiming to position the UK as a leader in AI while ensuring safety and innovation harmoniously coexist.

Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan aimed at driving GBP £47 billion in economic growth and global competitiveness.

Unit4 announces Simon Paris as new CEO
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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higher education
Unit4 has appointed Simon Paris as its new CEO, succeeding Mike Ettling, who will depart at the end of January. Paris aims to build on the company's SaaS success.

David Jackson takes charge as LG's UK Head of IT Sales
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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personal computing devices
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printing
LG Business Solutions has appointed David Jackson as UK Head of IT Solutions Sales, aiming to strengthen its market presence and drive growth.

Eight hospitality tech trends transforming pubs in 2025
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
As pubs brace for 2025, eight key technology trends are set to revolutionise operations, optimising efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.

UK retailers brace for surge in January returns frenzy
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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Retailers in the UK anticipate a colossal influx of returns, with Evri projecting four million gifts will be sent back as January kicks off.

Capgemini report highlights consumer shift to Gen AI tech
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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A Capgemini report reveals a marked shift in UK consumer behaviour, with 74% now relying on generative AI for shopping, up from 58% last year.

Mapp acquires Dressipi to boost fashion AI capabilities
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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cx
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personalisation
Mapp has acquired Dressipi, a leader in fashion AI, to enhance its marketing platform, improving customer experiences and profitability for retailers.

Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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facebook
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online safety
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politics
Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.

Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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commerce systems
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Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.

Yahoo DSP announces partnerships to boost ad capabilities
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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digital marketing
Yahoo DSP has launched new partnerships with Jounce, Peer39, and Scope3, boosting advertisers' targeting and reporting tools in a complex media landscape.

Mark Bishof appointed new CEO of Medallia
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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Mark Bishof has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Medallia, signalling a major leadership shift at the software firm backed by Thoma Bravo.