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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.
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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.
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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.
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ProGlove unveils Warehouse 360 for real-time insights
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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ProGlove unveils Warehouse 360, a game-changing platform designed to enhance warehouse efficiency with real-time insights and seamless integration of data.
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AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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customers
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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.
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UK manufacturing faces surge in AI-driven cyber threats
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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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.
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Unit4 announces Simon Paris as new CEO
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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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.
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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.
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Eight hospitality tech trends transforming pubs in 2025
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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As pubs brace for 2025, eight key technology trends are set to revolutionise operations, optimising efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.
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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.
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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.
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Mapp acquires Dressipi to boost fashion AI capabilities
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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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.
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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.
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Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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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.
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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.
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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.