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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.

A recent honeypot experiment by Spitfire Network Services reveals a staggering 2,266 cyber attacks on a public IP within just one hour, highlighting severe security risks.

Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.

Reconomy has named Rakhshan Zahid as the new Chief Executive of its Re-use division, succeeding Claire Webb while she remains as Executive Chair.

Sage has launched its AI-powered assistant, Sage Copilot, to support small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, enhancing financial insights and efficiency.

CIBC Innovation Banking has extended a GBP £5 million corporate debt facility to Infinity, bolstering the call tracking firm’s growth and product development efforts.

Vistage reports a shocking drop in SME confidence across the UK and Ireland, with leaders now wary of profitability amidst declining economic conditions.

A new SOTI report highlights rising consumer concerns over data security in social commerce, as 54% would avoid retailers using AI to track purchases.

Cybersecurity budgets in the UK are set to rise by 31% in 2025, significantly outpacing the global average of 15%, as organisations enhance their security frameworks.

Hertsmere Borough Council has approved DC01UK's plans for a vast data centre, set to be Europe's largest, with a £3.75 billion investment.

Keyless has secured an additional USD $2 million, raising total funding to USD $10 million, to enhance its biometric services and expand in North America.

Lexsoft has secured ISO/IEC 27017 certification for its cloud services and expanded its T3 knowledge management solution across the EU, UK, and US.

A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.

Alexander Hecker has been appointed Senior Vice President Global Peripherals at CHERRY, effective 1 February 2025, to lead a division restructuring.

EfficiencyIT has proudly achieved Planet Mark certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and a significant reduction of 21.6 tCO2e in carbon emissions.

Vertice has secured $50 million in Series C funding, boosting its total to over $100 million, aimed at enhancing global procurement processes.

Centurion Safety Products has partnered with Nexer to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, aiming to modernise its digital operations with enhanced efficiency.

A new study reveals that while 58% of workers in the US and UK are using agentic AI, concerns over its quality and emotional intelligence remain high.

Stack Overflow and Indeed have launched Stack Overflow Jobs in Europe, aiming to enhance developers' career opportunities in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

Halcyon has expanded its Revolution Partner Program to the UK, teaming up with cybersecurity distributor Distology to bolster ransomware defences.