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CrowdStrike to buy SGNL to boost AI-ready identity security

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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CrowdStrike will acquire identity security specialist SGNL to add continuous, AI-ready access enforcement across human and machine users.
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Tech revolution reshapes global cold chain logistics

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI, IoT and automation are transforming cold chain logistics as stricter rules, pharma growth and online groceries drive rapid change.
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UK savers turning to AI as average investments rise

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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UK savers using AI for financial advice now invest an average of GBP £2,354.60, with Gen X and Boomers committing the most.
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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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US holiday shoppers rein in spending amid pressure

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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US holiday shoppers to rein in festive spending as 60% say financial strain will curb gift budgets, new national survey data shows.
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Shoppers now prize reliable, transparent deliveries

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Shoppers in the UK and US now value reliable, transparent deliveries and returns over speed alone, new research from Locus suggests.
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Meta buys Manus to boost general-purpose AI agents

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Meta has bought Singapore AI start-up Manus, aiming to embed its autonomous general-purpose agent across consumer and business products.
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Telematics revolution drives change across auto sector

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Telematics shifts from optional extra to core auto tech in 2025, transforming safety, manufacturing, fleet efficiency and smart city traffic.
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UK SMEs eye growth but struggle to keep pace with AI

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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UK SMEs remain upbeat on growth but risk falling behind as economic jitters, rising customer demands and poor grasp of AI strain marketing.
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3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
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Study finds value for money trumps price in eCommerce

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.
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B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.
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Online marketplaces now dominate UK high-value shopping

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Online marketplaces now dominate UK high-value shopping journeys, as brands risk invisibility without strong, optimised product data.
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UK bosses see AI reshaping work but not cutting jobs

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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UK bosses say AI will transform roles, boost hiring and revenue, as daily use soars but fears over security and tool sprawl persist.
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AI surge keeps Gigamon atop fast-growing observability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Gigamon holds 50% of the deep observability market as AI and LLM demand fuels rapid hybrid cloud growth toward USD $1.7 billion by 2029.
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Bolt Insight secures GBP £7m to build AI insights chief

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Bolt Insight raises GBP £7m led by Pembroke VCT to expand globally and build an AI “assistant chief insights officer” for brands.
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AI-led workplaces twice as likely to beat revenue goals

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Firms that embed AI in digital workplace tools are twice as likely to beat revenue goals, as gaps widen with slower-moving rivals.
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Gen Z 'Returniture' trend piles pressure on UK retailers

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Gen Z's 'Returniture' habit of sending back bulky furniture bought online is soaring, leaving UK retailers to shoulder rising costs and complexity.
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Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.
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AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.