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PebblePad buys myday to expand global education reach

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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PebblePad acquires student portal myday in its first NorthEdge-backed deal, creating an edtech group serving over 200 institutions globally.
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Widdop launches first Softies direct-to-consumer site

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Widdop launches its first direct-to-consumer eCommerce site for Softies plush toys, marking a major digital shift for the 140-year-old brand.
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Nominet backs Hulme Grammar's drive on digital skills

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Nominet's GBP £10,000 GiveHub grant will help Hulme Grammar widen digital inclusion and STEM access for more than 1,000 Oldham youngsters.
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Digital economy seen surging to USD $28 trillion by 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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The global digital economy is forecast to hit USD $28 trillion by 2026, growing nearly three times faster than overall world output.
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Gigamon holds 50% of deep observability as AI drives boom

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Gigamon tightens grip on deep observability with 50% share as AI-driven workloads fuel 25% market growth and rising hybrid cloud demand.
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SUSE & evroc forge sovereign European cloud stack deal

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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SUSE and evroc ally to build an end-to-end sovereign European cloud stack, promising EU-only control of data, infrastructure and support.
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UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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UK SMEs told to stop 'dabbling' and urgently hardwire AI, cyber, skills and sustainability into tech strategy before 2026 crunch hits.
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Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.
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2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Tech leaders say 2026 will be the year agentic AI moves from pilots to mainstream, as enterprises demand measurable business impact.
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NashTech boosts UK & US leadership to meet rising AI demand

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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NashTech adds five senior UK and US leaders to sharpen AI and digital transformation expertise as global client demand accelerates.
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Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.
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The UK's efficiency ambitions face a quiet obstacle, software complexity

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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UK firms chasing efficiency gains are finding staff lose a day a week to tangled software, undercutting productivity and morale.
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Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Singulr AI hires veteran tech leader Bask Iyer as Strategic Advisor to guide CIOs on governance amid rapid enterprise adoption of agentic AI.
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BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.
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GPs in Greater Manchester gain rapid access to NHS specialists

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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telehealth
Over 2,000 GPs in Greater Manchester now access NHS specialists digitally within 30 seconds, reducing hospital visits and easing local healthcare demands.
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IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.
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The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.
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New book offers practical guide to digital transformation with AI

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
A new book by digital experts offers practical guidance on using generative AI to drive successful digital transformation amid global USD $3 trillion investments.
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Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.
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PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.