Digital Strategy stories - Page 3
PebblePad buys myday to expand global education reach
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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erp
PebblePad acquires student portal myday in its first NorthEdge-backed deal, creating an edtech group serving over 200 institutions globally.
Widdop launches first Softies direct-to-consumer site
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
Widdop launches its first direct-to-consumer eCommerce site for Softies plush toys, marking a major digital shift for the 140-year-old brand.
Nominet backs Hulme Grammar's drive on digital skills
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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edutech
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Nominet's GBP £10,000 GiveHub grant will help Hulme Grammar widen digital inclusion and STEM access for more than 1,000 Oldham youngsters.
Digital economy seen surging to USD $28 trillion by 2026
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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robots
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data protection
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smart cities
The global digital economy is forecast to hit USD $28 trillion by 2026, growing nearly three times faster than overall world output.
Gigamon holds 50% of deep observability as AI drives boom
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon tightens grip on deep observability with 50% share as AI-driven workloads fuel 25% market growth and rising hybrid cloud demand.
SUSE & evroc forge sovereign European cloud stack deal
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
SUSE and evroc ally to build an end-to-end sovereign European cloud stack, promising EU-only control of data, infrastructure and support.
UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK SMEs told to stop 'dabbling' and urgently hardwire AI, cyber, skills and sustainability into tech strategy before 2026 crunch hits.
Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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manufacturing
Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.
2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Tech leaders say 2026 will be the year agentic AI moves from pilots to mainstream, as enterprises demand measurable business impact.
NashTech boosts UK & US leadership to meet rising AI demand
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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supply chain
NashTech adds five senior UK and US leaders to sharpen AI and digital transformation expertise as global client demand accelerates.
Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.
The UK's efficiency ambitions face a quiet obstacle, software complexity
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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rpa
UK firms chasing efficiency gains are finding staff lose a day a week to tangled software, undercutting productivity and morale.
Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Singulr AI hires veteran tech leader Bask Iyer as Strategic Advisor to guide CIOs on governance amid rapid enterprise adoption of agentic AI.
BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.
GPs in Greater Manchester gain rapid access to NHS specialists
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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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.
IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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physical security
IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.
The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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iam
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ai
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cybersecurity
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.
New book offers practical guide to digital transformation with AI
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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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.
Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.
PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.