United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 15

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.

The UK aims to lead in artificial intelligence with a new AI Opportunities Action Plan and GBP £14 billion investment from tech firms to enhance various sectors.

Digital Workforce has appointed Antti Karjalainen as Chief Technology Officer to spearhead advancements in enterprise AI agent technology, strengthening ties with Sema4.ai.

BT is calling on UK's Critical National Infrastructure providers to shift from outdated analogue systems to digital by December 2025 to safeguard essential services.

OneAdvanced has appointed Alex Jeffery as Senior Vice President of Managed IT Services, enhancing its strategy for growth in the next three years.

DigiCert has appointed Paul Holt and James Cook as EMEA and APAC Group Vice Presidents respectively, aiming to enhance digital trust services across both regions.

Nu E Power has announced plans to acquire Blu Dot Systems, exchanging 8,500,000 shares valued at CAD $0.54 each, as part of its renewable energy strategy.

A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.

London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.

The European cybersecurity distribution market grew by 2% in 2024, with France leading at 12%, while Italy faced an 8% decline amid corruption issues.

Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.

Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.

Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.

Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.

Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.

Alan Paton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud digital transformation partner, to drive further growth.

The European PC market experienced a 3% revenue rise in Q4 2024, driven by seasonal promotions, with Spain and the UK leading growth amid ongoing challenges.

The UK has launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan to bolster public sector integration and economic growth, amidst mixed reactions from industry leaders.