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World Cup talk dominated by halftime show, not brands
Marketing

World Cup talk dominated by halftime show, not brands

Brands are barely breaking through as US social media chatter is dominated by the halftime show, travel costs and controversy ahead of the tournament.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance
Marketing Technologies

Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance

Older shoppers delivered 44% of the strongest response, suggesting sustainability ads can drive purchases as well as brand awareness.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Drata launches AI agent governance for enterprises
Digital Transformation

Drata launches AI agent governance for enterprises

Enterprise buyers are demanding proof of what AI agents do, as scrutiny rises over permissions, ownership and audit trails across organisations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Skillsoft finds gulf between AI adoption & readiness
Digital Transformation

Skillsoft finds gulf between AI adoption & readiness

Only 24% of workers feel ready to use AI effectively, as firms roll out tools faster than training and governance can keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Vertesia signs UK reseller deal with SynApps Solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Vertesia signs UK reseller deal with SynApps Solutions

The tie-up gives UK public sector and finance customers a route to use AI on governed legacy records without losing auditability or control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Aryza partners with Nucleo on UK & Ireland rollout
Data Protection

Aryza partners with Nucleo on UK & Ireland rollout

Financial services and other regulated firms gain local support to deploy Aryza software faster as Nucleo becomes its UK and Ireland partner.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Dr. Wolff taps THG Fulfil for UK and US D2C expansion
Digital Transformation

Dr. Wolff taps THG Fulfil for UK and US D2C expansion

The move gives the German group a single provider for payments, tax, warehousing and delivery as it expands direct sales in Britain and America.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Optro launches BCM tool as recovery confidence slips
Disaster Recovery

Optro launches BCM tool as recovery confidence slips

Confidence in recovery plans is collapsing as most firms fail to meet targets during major outages, exposing vendor and AI governance gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Gartner says more than 10% of firms will be AI-first
Digital Transformation

Gartner says more than 10% of firms will be AI-first

Control over data, governance and AI accuracy is becoming a boardroom priority as Gartner says the shift could reshape enterprise strategy by 2030.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Landmark Technologies names Adrian Kelly as Sales Director
Digital Transformation

Landmark Technologies names Adrian Kelly as Sales Director

The Dublin-based provider is sharpening its commercial push as it targets demand for cybersecurity and AI services in a crowded market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges
Smart TV

Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges

Broadband gaps could spoil live action for 2.4 million UK households as millions stream football matches this summer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK urged to back start-ups beyond the prototype stage
Drones

UK urged to back start-ups beyond the prototype stage

British founders risk losing advanced technologies to overseas backers as support dries up after prototypes are proven.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition
Data Protection

UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition

Public backing is strongest where facial recognition is tied to security, with 81% supporting border checks and 53% favouring tighter limits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AI scams erode trust in online identity, Malwarebytes warns
Data Protection

AI scams erode trust in online identity, Malwarebytes warns

One in three daily AI users say explicit images of people they know are acceptable, as confidence in online evidence and scams worsens.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK shoppers favour faster delivery amid retail shift
Customer Experience

UK shoppers favour faster delivery amid retail shift

Next-day and signed-for parcels are gaining ground as UK shoppers prioritise speed and certainty at checkout, Scurri said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Sitehop named World Economic Forum technology pioneer
Robotics

Sitehop named World Economic Forum technology pioneer

The Sheffield cybersecurity firm gains global visibility and policy access as concerns rise over quantum-era attacks on critical networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Antevia wins JOSCAR supplier status for private 5G
Network Security

Antevia wins JOSCAR supplier status for private 5G

The listing gives Antevia a quicker route into tightly controlled UK supply chains, easing procurement for its private 5G network offering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
digiLab AI sailing model cuts prediction error by 85%
Artificial Intelligence

digiLab AI sailing model cuts prediction error by 85%

After a season of racing and retraining, the software's forecasts were shown to be far more reliable, even in severe offshore conditions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago