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Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
Customer Experience

Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it

Unauthorized sellers can capture most marketplace sales when they seize the Buy Box, leaving brands with lost revenue and weaker control.

By Paolo Emilio Ascoli • 4 min read • Last month
Comcast rolls out DOCSIS 4.0 FDX amplifiers for faster internet
Market

Comcast rolls out DOCSIS 4.0 FDX amplifiers for faster internet

Comcast and CommScope have deployed DOCSIS 4.0 Full Duplex amplifiers across all markets, enabling symmetrical multi-gigabit internet speeds over existing connections.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds
Crypto

LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds

London Stock Exchange Group and Microsoft have launched a blockchain platform to streamline private fund processes and boost market efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Innovid tops QKS AdTech report for leading AI-driven maturity
Generative AI

Innovid tops QKS AdTech report for leading AI-driven maturity

Innovid by Mediaocean is named Most Valuable Pioneer in QKS Group's 2025 AI Maturity Matrix, leading AI integration in advertising technology platforms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining
Risk & Compliance

FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining

FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Innovid unveils AI updates to automate & enhance ad campaigns
Artificial Intelligence

Innovid unveils AI updates to automate & enhance ad campaigns

Innovid launches AI-powered tools to automate ad asset labelling, enhance creative resizing, optimise campaigns in real time, and scale personalised content efficiently.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
UK imports from China climb to GBP £70.8b despite tariffs
Supply Chain

UK imports from China climb to GBP £70.8b despite tariffs

UK imports from China surged 5.4% to GBP £70.8 billion in the year to Q1 2025, highlighting trade resilience despite ongoing tariffs and market challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
Qualtrics & PureSpectrum join forces to enhance synthetic research
EduTech

Qualtrics & PureSpectrum join forces to enhance synthetic research

Qualtrics and PureSpectrum partner to enhance synthetic research, slashing costs and speeding insights for market researchers worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Talon.One raises $135 million to boost AI loyalty platform
Data Analytics

Talon.One raises $135 million to boost AI loyalty platform

Talon.One has raised $135 million to advance its AI-powered loyalty platform, serving over 270 global brands including H&M and Adidas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems
EduTech

Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems

Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025
EduTech

Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025

UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

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Seismic unveils new AI agents to boost efficiency for UK teams
Customer Relationship Management

Seismic unveils new AI agents to boost efficiency for UK teams

Seismic launches new Aura AI Agents to help UK go-to-market teams save time and boost efficiency by streamlining workflows and linking activities to outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Majority see open web data as vital for fair AI competition
Data Protection

Majority see open web data as vital for fair AI competition

A poll reveals 89% view open access to public web data as crucial for fair competition in AI, amid rising online data restrictions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Taboola appoints Chris Blight as UK Advertising Sales Director
Marketing Technologies

Taboola appoints Chris Blight as UK Advertising Sales Director

Taboola appoints Chris Blight as UK Advertising Sales Director to lead Realise platform's strategic sales and expand its advertiser base amid UK team growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
UK tech leaders see home market outshining US, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech leaders see home market outshining US, Europe, Asia-Pacific

UK tech leaders now view the domestic market as more attractive for growth than the US, Europe, or Asia-Pacific, citing strong opportunities and talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Smart secures £60 million to expand UK retirement platform
Fintech

Smart secures £60 million to expand UK retirement platform

Smart has secured a GBP £60 million credit facility to expand its UK retirement savings platform amid rapid market consolidation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
XION debuts on Bybit EU Launchpool with regulated crypto yields
Crypto

XION debuts on Bybit EU Launchpool with regulated crypto yields

XION becomes the first Launchpool project on Bybit EU, offering regulated crypto yields with up to 60% APR under MiCAR across 29 EEA markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
CommScope unveils modular XPND fibre panel for FTTH networks
Network Infrastructure

CommScope unveils modular XPND fibre panel for FTTH networks

CommScope launches the modular XPND fibre panel for FTTH networks, enabling scalable, flexible upgrades and efficient inventory management for providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025