United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 12

Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.

A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.

A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.

Only 32% of UK consumers see AI's potential to enhance customer service, while most are wary of its risks, a CCMA and Odigo study reveals.

In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.

Pegasystems reveals new research showing creative generative AI is driving the adoption of analytical AI decisioning tools among global enterprises.

The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay after a year-long transformation, aiming to strengthen its position as a premier BIN sponsor in the UK and Europe.

Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.

One Nexus and Kia UK celebrate a decade of success with their Kia Rental programme, marking a milestone in innovative, customer-friendly mobility solutions.

86% of UK managers believe AI can boost their effectiveness, but concerns about data privacy persist, with 33% expressing reservations.

As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.

Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.

OpenPayd doubles growth for the second year, hitting over GBP £40 million ARR, as embedded finance adoption surges. CEO Dimitrova eyes new milestones.

Payments solutions provider Equals Money unveils its Banking-as-a-Service offering at Money2020 Amsterdam, empowering businesses to launch digital payment services swiftly using its robust infrastructure.

Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.

Westcon-Comstor expands its Juniper Networks partnership to the UK, Ireland, and France, aiming to drive AI-Native Networking adoption and partner growth in these key markets.

Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

A new report by IFX Payments reveals that 78% of UK SMEs are set to expand globally despite facing challenges from ring-fencing regulations and Brexit.

The UK enhances its cyber defences with Digital Catapult's new initiative from Cambridge and Arm to shield critical sectors from cyber threats.