Business Confidence stories - Page 2
AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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fintech
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physical security
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ai
Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.
UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.
Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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misinformation
The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.
PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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pc market
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public sector
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engineering
According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.
UK finance leaders struggle with fragmented spend tools
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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it budget
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expense management
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airwallex
A new report reveals that 95% of UK finance leaders struggle with global spend management due to outdated systems, hindering business growth.
New GBP £3.75 billion data centre planned for Hertsmere
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
DC01UK plans to build a GBP £3.75 billion data centre in Hertsmere, aiming to cater to rising AI and cloud computing demands, creating thousands of jobs.
Will EV charging infrastructure ever be fit for purpose?
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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opinion
The UK's EV charging infrastructure is lagging amid shifting phase-out dates for petrol and diesel cars. Will it catch up by 2030?.
UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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elections
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inflation
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business confidence
Vistage's latest UKI SME CEO Confidence Index reveals growing optimism among business leaders, with 62% forecasting a revenue boost in the next year ahead of the General Election.
APAC firms rethink cybersecurity strategies amid confidence gap
Tue, 28th May 2024
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siem
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ai
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cybersecurity
A new study by LogRhythm reveals a critical disconnect between APAC security execs and customers on cyber defence efficacy, prompting strategy overhauls.
UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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connectivity
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digital divide
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employment
Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.
UK job market takes a hit amid economic instability in 2023
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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kpmg
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business confidence
The UK job market faced a slump in late 2023 amid economic unrest, leading to a reduced number of vacancies but an increased demand for skilled labour, says the latest KPMG and REC report.
UK businesses view high inflation as an uncontrollable issue
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nearly two in five UK businesses see high inflation as a major uncontrollable concern, hindering recovery efforts, with tech investment cutbacks in response, reveals a Zoho study.
Actian relaunches data platform with enhanced integration capabilities
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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public cloud
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apm
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lcnc
Actian, a data and analytics unit of HCLSoftware, relaunches its data platform, formerly known as Avalanche, with improved API-first integration capabilities.
Experiencing ransomware significantly impacts cybersecurity approach
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware hits organisations hard, impacting confidence and cyber attack strategies, reveals a new survey by Sophos. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware.
How organisations can take proof of delivery processes to the next level with digital visibility and control
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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it automation
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opinion
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business confidence
Automating proof of delivery (POD) processes takes a fraction of the time compared to traditional, manual methods.
New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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entrepreneurship
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business confidence
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gocompare
New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.
Suit up for business
Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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signature style
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business confidence
New research suggests that IT professionals can bridge the gap between their clients and themselves through their appearance.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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physical security
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law
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intellectual property
Navigating the maze of bringing an idea to market involves sharing information. Here's how confidentiality agreements can protect your intellectual property.