United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 13

Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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construction
Yondr Group has commenced the third phase of its 100MW data centre campus in Slough, with a new 40MW facility set for completion by mid-2026.

Reconomy appoints Dodsworth, invests GBP £10m in tech
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Reconomy has announced the appointment of Jenny Dodsworth as its new Group Programme & Delivery Director and plans to invest over GBP £10 million in technology development.

Alogic launches Ark Pro power bank with 27,600mAh capacity
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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personal computing devices
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Alogic has unveiled the Ark Pro power bank, boasting a 27,600mAh capacity and 140W charging, perfect for high-performance users worldwide.

Tom Suter joins PAYSTRAX as UK regional sales director
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
PAYSTRAX has appointed Tom Suter as Regional Sales Director for the UK, aiming to boost its expansion across the UK and European markets.

Centurion Safety partners with Nexer for digital upgrade
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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modernisation
Nexer Enterprise Applications has been chosen by Centurion Safety Products to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365, enhancing the latter's digital operations.

UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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brexit
New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.

Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.

Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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banking
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financial services
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job moves
MUFG Pension & Market Services announces CEO Dee McGrath will retire on 30 June 2025, with Frank Lombardo appointed to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations.

SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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SonicWall has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Partner Awards, recognising their vital contributions to cybersecurity in the UK and Ireland.

Ciphr launches innovative cloud-based payroll software
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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workforce management
Ciphr has launched its new cloud-based payroll software, Ciphr payroll, designed to streamline processes for UK businesses and reduce manual tasks.

IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.

AI opportunities in UK public services face adoption hurdles
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data privacy
A report from Economist Impact and SAS urges UK officials to merge culture and technology for boosted productivity, while recognising AI's transformative potential.

O2's 3G shutdown to cause GBP £13.7m e-waste issue
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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smartphones
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cleantech
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sustainability
The phase-out of O2's 3G network could generate GBP £13.7 million in e-waste as many Britons hold onto obsolete devices due to disposal uncertainties.

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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payment technologies
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cleantech
Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

Kynd urges financial firms to boost cyber resilience
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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business continuity
KYND, a London-based insurtech firm, urges the financial services to enhance long-term cyber resilience as the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act takes effect.

Co-op app pre-installed on Samsung phones in UK tie-up
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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samsung
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digital marketing
Co-op has partnered with Dentsu to pre-install its membership app on over 20,000 Samsung devices in the UK, enhancing user engagement and convenience.

VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.

Nextiva survey reveals CX's growing importance for revenue
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent survey reveals a pivotal shift in customer experience's significance, with 96% of CX leaders reporting corporate recognition as a revenue driver.

IT leaders prioritise cybersecurity & data management
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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iot
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A new report reveals that over half of IT leaders prioritise enhancing cybersecurity as their top concern for 2025, amid budget constraints and integration challenges.