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Utelize secures multi-million investment from BGF for growth

Utelize Communications secures multi-million investment from BGF to boost product development and expand its managed mobility services nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform

JAVLN targets APAC growth with its cloud-based insurance software, integrating AI and enhancing security for smarter, faster advisory services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Data Science

AI drives productivity & resilience in global warehouse sector

AI is now integral to 60% of warehouses globally, boosting productivity and resilience while reshaping workforces, reveals research by Mecalux and MIT.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption

Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Data Protection

Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities

UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

The rise of Agentic AI: Why procurement needs intelligence, not more dashboards

Procurement teams face rising risks and data overload; agentic AI, like Agent Bob, offers instant intelligence beyond static dashboards to boost strategic decisions.

By George Hannaford • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025

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Smart Home

One in three Britons struggle to connect smart tech at home

One in three Britons struggle to connect smart home tech, with 12.8 million planning purchases this Black Friday but facing setup frustrations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Risk & Compliance

Abacus Group opens Dubai office to meet rising IT demand

Abacus Group opens Dubai office in DIFC to meet soaring IT and cybersecurity demands of financial firms amid UAE's growing investment appeal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

UK budget sets GBP £26 billion tax rise & new AI investment

The UK budget unveils GBP £26 billion in tax rises alongside new AI investments, including AI Growth Zones and a national supercomputer, sparking mixed business reactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

AI & ethical messaging set to shape UK customer experience

Infobip forecasts that AI, ethical messaging, and new channels like RCS will transform UK customer experience by 2026, focusing on real-time personalisation and trust.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

UK M&A migrations heighten Microsoft 365 security & AI risks

UK firms face growing Microsoft 365 security and AI risks amid surging M&A migrations, with 43% citing security as their biggest challenge, says ShareGate.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

eCommerce

Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge

Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Ransomware

Cybersecurity leaders criticise UK budget for neglecting resilience

UK cyber leaders criticise Budget for lacking dedicated cybersecurity funding, risking economic growth and resilience amid rising cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

UK Budget drives caution as digital pressures intensify

The UK Budget's frozen income tax thresholds and push for AI in public services are driving cautious consumer spending and a rapid digital shift in retail and government.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025

Data Science

Rising costs & AI adoption put SME graduate hiring at risk

Rising costs and AI adoption threaten graduate hiring in UK SMEs, with firms facing nearly GBP £40,000 first-year expenses amid limited government support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian digital services stall despite advances & AI push

Australian government digital services hold second place globally but show little performance gain despite AI advances and ongoing investment challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Robotics

Why cyber resilience is industrial resilience

The UK's industrial resilience hinges on cyber security and STEM skills to secure critical infrastructure and safeguard national sovereignty amid digital threats.

By John Cullen • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Operations and maintenance: The engineering powerhouse behind next-gen data centres

Next-gen data centres rely on advanced, modular cooling and proactive operations to manage rising demands and costly outages in digital infrastructure.

By Ted Pulfer • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025