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Financial firms struggle to scale AI despite strong returns

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Financial firms see strong AI returns but Riverbed survey shows most projects stall in pilots, held back by data quality and tool sprawl.
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Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
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Pure Storage unveils new top partner tier & services push

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Pure Storage launches an Ambassador partner tier and boosts services focus, aiming to deepen channel skills in AI, cyber resilience and cloud.
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Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
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Semperis buys MightyID to bolster cloud identity resilience

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Semperis has bought MightyID to extend its identity resilience platform with Okta and Ping backup and recovery across hybrid environments.
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Routine internal access, not exploits, drives cyber risk

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Routine admin tools, not exotic exploits, let attackers race across networks, compromising over half of systems in under an hour.
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Sky Business unveils SME plans tackling mobile data fears

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Sky Business launches SIM-only SME mobile plans with rolled-over data to curb FORO fears and average annual losses of GBP £3,400.
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UK firms lack data to prove AI's green credentials

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Most UK IT chiefs hail AI as vital to net-zero, yet over half admit they cannot accurately measure its carbon emissions or green impact.
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How digital service is transforming global cash cycles

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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From AI analytics to remote fixes, digital service is reshaping cash operations, boosting uptime, trust, and sustainability at every stage.
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Assured, BackBox launch managed network backup service

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Assured teams with BackBox on a managed backup service to automate network and security device configuration recovery after incidents.
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Zero Networks warns lateral movement eclipses zero-days

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Lateral movement now eclipses zero-day exploits as the top cyber risk, Zero Networks warns, with attacks able to hit 60% of systems in an hour.
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Snowflake unveils Postgres to make enterprise data AI-ready

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Snowflake launches Postgres and new governance, sharing and backup tools to keep enterprise data ready for production AI workloads.
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Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.
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AI outpaces data privacy, exposing governance gaps

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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AI investment is surging faster than data privacy and board oversight, leaving storage gaps and weak access controls to fuel rising risk.
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Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.
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The UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is a defining moment for purposeful GRC

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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The UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill puts GRC at the core of business, demanding real-time oversight, resilience and accountability.
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Cybit warns UK boards over rising tech risk in 2026

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Cybit warns UK boards that rapid AI adoption and cloud shifts are driving higher tech risk in 2026, with downtime now eclipsing data loss.
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Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson AI leader

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson chief product and technology officer as it sharpens AI governance for heavily regulated clients.
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DigiCert warns of prolonged online demand & attacks

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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DigiCert warns Q4 internet traffic stayed high as DDoS and app-layer attacks grew longer and more intense, eroding traditional peak seasons.
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C-suite seen as biggest source of workplace AI risk

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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C-suite leaders, not junior staff, are emerging as the biggest AI risk in UK workplaces, with heavy use, weak governance and data mishandling.