United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 37
Vertice secures $50 million to optimise enterprise spend
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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saas
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procurement
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spending
Vertice has secured $50 million in Series C funding, boosting its total to over $100 million, aimed at enhancing global procurement processes.
DigiCert strengthens EMEA & APAC teams with new VPs
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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.
68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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.
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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sme
London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.
Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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cfo
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orchestration
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 cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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surveillance
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network security
Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.
Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
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.
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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uc
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power / energy
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genai
Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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hcm
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productivity
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mental health
A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.
Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.
Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.
Westcon-Comstor partners with Juniper to expand AWS sales
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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juniper networks
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westcon-comstor
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cloud marketplace
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Juniper Networks to enhance growth opportunities for channel partners on AWS Marketplace across EMEA and APAC.
Avanade advises mid-market firms to rethink AI strategies
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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ai ethics & governance
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avanade
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roi
Avanade is urging mid-market firms to rethink AI adoption, focusing on a people-centric approach amid concerns over job displacement and workplace dynamics.
Yuno introduces Mastercard's Click to Pay for clients
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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payment technologies
Yuno now offers Mastercard's Click to Pay, a secure checkout solution aimed at reducing cart abandonment and enhancing the eCommerce experience.
Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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agricultural technology
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.
ThreatQuotient report highlights rise in cyber automation
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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uc
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ransomware
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ai
ThreatQuotient's 2024 report shows a surge in cybersecurity automation adoption, with 99% of professionals increasing budgets in the UK, US, and Australia.
Lánluas guide helps public sector maximise ERP investments
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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rpa
Lánluas Consulting's new guide aims to empower public sector finance teams in optimising digital investments and enhancing operational efficiency.
Study finds CEOs reluctant to lead workforce transformation
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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c-suite
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business transformation
A study by Orgvue reveals a stark divide in CEO attitudes towards workforce transformation, with many preferring to resign over major changes.
Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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ai security
Trellix's latest CyberThreat Report reveals a rapidly evolving ransomware landscape shaped by AI advancements and law enforcement actions.