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ClearCourse buys Kurve to boost hospitality software
Digital Transformation

ClearCourse buys Kurve to boost hospitality software

The deal gives hospitality operators more self-service ordering and payment tools as labour shortages and wage pressures persist across the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
UK workers rank cyberattacks top threat to continuity
Digital Transformation

UK workers rank cyberattacks top threat to continuity

Only 30% of UK workers know their employer’s crisis plan well, even as cyberattacks top their continuity fears.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Spalba appoints Erica Seo as Business Head for APAC
Digital Transformation

Spalba appoints Erica Seo as Business Head for APAC

Rising demand for cross-market corporate events has prompted Spalba to deepen its APAC push, with Singapore as the regional hub.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
EY launches Forward Deployed Engineer roles for AI
Digital Transformation

EY launches Forward Deployed Engineer roles for AI

Many large organisations are still struggling to turn AI pilots into live systems, despite heavy spending and rising pressure for returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal
Software-as-a-Service

YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal

The Exeter Shopify agency plans recruitment, expansion and acquisitions after YFM Equity Partners committed GBP £7.6 million to support growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Tonies expands range with Disney figures & new games
Warner Bros

Tonies expands range with Disney figures & new games

Parents get more screen-free options as Tonies adds Disney figures, personalised audio and new Tonieplay games across its range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit
Data Analytics

Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit

Growing demand for sanctions checks, ownership scrutiny and cyber risk is driving Heligan's move into specialist intelligence for deals and disputes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation
Software-as-a-Service

Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation

The recognition could help Synextra win more UK contracts as buyers seek proven Azure data and AI expertise from trusted partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Woodgate & Clark expands broker support with BIBA tie
Customer Experience

Woodgate & Clark expands broker support with BIBA tie

Rising demand for responsive claims handling is prompting the firm to deepen broker links through new hires and a BIBA association.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Most large UK firms cannot explain overseas AI data use
Data Protection

Most large UK firms cannot explain overseas AI data use

Weak oversight is leaving large UK firms exposed to compliance breaches as most cannot track how sensitive data is handled by overseas AI systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI
DevOps

Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI

The deal strengthens Celerity's FinOps and secrets management offer as more businesses seek fewer suppliers for hybrid cloud control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Paper data breaches in UK hit 11,141 over five years
Data Protection

Paper data breaches in UK hit 11,141 over five years

Employee records featured in almost one in five cases as lost, stolen or mishandled paperwork kept UK breach reports high over five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Influencer marketing shifts from add-on to core strategy
Customer Relationship Management

Influencer marketing shifts from add-on to core strategy

Brands risk losing ground as influencer activity is now being tied to sales, traffic and customer growth across UK and Europe.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Retail tech buyers demand proof over promise on AI
Digital Transformation

Retail tech buyers demand proof over promise on AI

Retail technology suppliers face tougher sales as buyers increasingly demand case studies and measurable AI returns before signing off on spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
British Business Bank backs UK AI firm with USD $20m
Artificial Intelligence

British Business Bank backs UK AI firm with USD $20m

Public money has joined major Silicon Valley backers in a USD $1.1 billion seed round aimed at keeping a UK AI start-up at home.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK finance staff use generative AI daily, survey finds
Digital Transformation

UK finance staff use generative AI daily, survey finds

Compliance teams face new blind spots as 61% of UK financial services and insurance staff use generative AI daily, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Carea launches support mode for women after pregnancy loss
Data Privacy

Carea launches support mode for women after pregnancy loss

Many women facing miscarriage still receive scant follow-up, and a new app mode aims to fill that gap with free guidance and support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
mhance appoints Andy Cowdrill as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

mhance appoints Andy Cowdrill as Chief Revenue Officer

The Microsoft partner aims to scale its sales engine and widen its sector reach after SilverTree Equity’s takeover.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month