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Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Fintech

Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion

Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as full-time CFO to lead financial strategy during expansion into new markets and sectors across Europe.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Robotic Process Automation

Meliora invests in five new generative AI startups worldwide

Meliora Ventures has invested in five generative AI startups across the UK, Ireland, France and Australia, supporting businesses with innovative AI products and growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

iplicit & Cin7 partner to offer cloud solution for UK SMEs

iplicit and Cin7 have teamed up to offer UK SMEs in wholesale and distribution integrated cloud accounting and inventory management solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms

BPC and HP partner to offer flexible IT support and finance solutions, helping SMEs manage tech challenges and plan growth amid evolving market demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Org Group acquires EDR to boost European digital expertise

Org Group acquires Brussels-based EDR, enhancing its European digital and technology expertise across multiple markets including the UK and France.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Low code & No code

UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise

UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Customer Experience

John Lewis expands retail media to offsite digital channels

John Lewis Partnership now allows brands to run ads offsite on digital channels using first-party data, expanding beyond its own platforms for broader reach.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

IT Automation

Lobster appoints Emanuel Eibach as CFO to drive global growth

Lobster appoints Emanuel Eibach as CFO to boost global growth, leveraging his 20 years of financial leadership in scaling software firms and M&A expertise.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Fintech

UK consumers show low trust in real-time payments security

UK consumers show low trust in real-time payments security, with only 35% viewing it as safer than credit cards amid rising scam losses of GBP £450 million.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Enterprise Resource Planning

Stacey Thorpe appointed Managed Payroll Director at Symatrix

Symatrix appoints Stacey Thorpe as Managed Payroll Director to drive growth in managed payroll services across the UK and global markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Risk & Compliance

UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training

UK finance staff widely use AI tools but worry about inadequate training, data security, and lack of regulatory oversight in their organisations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025

Firewalls

UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise

UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025

Customer Experience

Kia Connect adds driver risk scores to app for smarter insurance

Kia Connect now offers driver risk scores via its app across 27 European countries, helping users personalise insurance rates with insurers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025

Inflation

UK credit card balances rise to GBP £1,875, payments fall

UK credit card balances rose to an average of GBP £1,875 in April 2025 as payments dropped to 33.98%, highlighting ongoing household financial strain.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025

Waste Management

What do Iran's strikes tell us about nuclear risk, and how does AUKUS fit in?

Australia's AUKUS submarines use weapons-grade uranium in reactors designed for safety, distinct from Iran's nuclear sites targeted over weapon proliferation fears.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Data solutions

Titan OS expands with Vestel deal & new TV ad measurement tools

Titan OS partners with Vestel to power smart TVs for UK retailer Currys and launches tools to boost ad performance measurement on connected TV devices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Stacks.ai appoints Farid Sedjelmaci to spearhead UK growth

Stacks.ai appoints Farid Sedjelmaci as COO to lead UK expansion, capitalising on his fintech expertise to grow the firm's AI-driven finance automation platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025