United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 2
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Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
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A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.
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Orbus Software & Unipart join forces to boost digital solutions
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it training
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us
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government
Orbus Software and Unipart Consultancy form a new partnership to enhance digital transformation, utilising OrbusInfinity to provide live digital blueprints for diverse sectors.
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Latest Searce report reveals AI trends & challenges for 2024
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data privacy
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growth
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skills gap
Searce's 2024 AI report highlights major financial commitments with nearly 10% of UK and US firms planning to invest over USD $25 million in AI, despite talent and security challenges.
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Aldridge Security boosts efficiency with Orderwise integration
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erp
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Aldridge Security’s operations have been revolutionised by Forterro's ERP and Warehouse Management Solution, Orderwise, boosting productivity and customer service.
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Sally Europe boosts efficiency with Slimstock's supply platform
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Sally Europe sees a 2% rise in on-shelf availability and a 5% boost in working capital after implementing Slimstock’s supply chain platform, enhancing cash flow.
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as UK & Ireland channel head
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.
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UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
Heidrick and Struggles’ 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.
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ShipEngine launches turnkey shipping solution for UK platforms
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software development
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shipping
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merchants
ShipEngine debuts its new 'ShipEngine for Platforms' in the UK, enabling ecommerce platforms to integrate seamless shipping components, enhancing merchant workflows.
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How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
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data protection
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it training
With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.
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Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs
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entrepreneur
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us
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startup ecosystem
New data from Venture Planner reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software companies, and farms as top choices for budding entrepreneurs globally, with the UK leading in startup activity.
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Advent International to acquire majority stake in SYSPRO
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supply chain systems
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syspro
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united states
Advent International to acquire majority stake in software provider SYSPRO, aiming to boost innovation and growth across key markets in the US and UK.
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UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals
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storage
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ai
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cybersecurity
A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.
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Assured Data Protection partners with KHIPU Networks for SMEs
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edutech
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dr
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network infrastructure
Assured Data Protection and KHIPU Networks partner to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data protection services to UK and South African SMEs.
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Tatum Crisp appointed first female president of ISACA Auckland
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cybersecurity
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leadership
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pwc
ISACA’s Auckland Chapter appoints Tatum Crisp as its first female president, highlighting a pivotal move toward diversity and leadership excellence in IT governance.
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Shona Petley promoted to CFO at Ascertus
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fintechs
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guidance
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cfo
Ascertus promotes Shona Petley to CFO, tasking her with strategic financial oversight as the document management firm bolsters its growth in the UK and Europe.
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UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys
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cybersecurity
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industrial control systems
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cyber attacks
Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
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HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains
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malware
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mdm
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cybersecurity
HP Wolf Security’s latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.
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Hexnode appoints Blake Neate as VP of Sales in the UK
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cx
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martech
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saas
Hexnode appoints Blake Neate as UK VP of Sales to drive ambitious market expansion, leveraging his 16 years of sales expertise from Bytes Software Services.
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PAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to boost fraud detection
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money laundering
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security
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cloud services
PAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to enhance fraud detection in the UK and Europe, aiming to address significant global fraud losses projected at USD $343 billion by 2027.
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Alipay+ expands to 90 million merchants in 2024 summer campaign
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south korea
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malaysia
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japan
Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.