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JMAN Group leads UK's first data-backed equity exit

JMAN Group has made history as the first data specialist recognised as an adviser in a private equity exit in the UK, enhancing the role of data in investments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Data Protection

Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Enterprise Resource Planning

Reconomy appoints Dodsworth, invests GBP £10m in tech

Reconomy has announced the appointment of Jenny Dodsworth as its new Group Programme & Delivery Director and plans to invest over GBP £10 million in technology development.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Availability

Alogic launches Ark Pro power bank with 27,600mAh capacity

Alogic has unveiled the Ark Pro power bank, boasting a 27,600mAh capacity and 140W charging, perfect for high-performance users worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Centurion Safety partners with Nexer for digital upgrade

Nexer Enterprise Applications has been chosen by Centurion Safety Products to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365, enhancing the latter's digital operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio

Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Banking

Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead

MUFG Pension & Market Services announces CEO Dee McGrath will retire on 30 June 2025, with Frank Lombardo appointed to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland

SonicWall has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Partner Awards, recognising their vital contributions to cybersecurity in the UK and Ireland.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Phishing

IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules

A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Malware

VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam

VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

Software Development

The RAC wins award for AI-powered test automation boost

The RAC has received the SmartBear Automation All-Star Award for enhancing testing efficiency, cutting manual regression testing time to just 20 minutes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Clean technologies

Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition

Yondr Group has commenced the third phase of its 100MW data centre campus in Slough, with a new 40MW facility set for completion by mid-2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Fintech

Tom Suter joins PAYSTRAX as UK regional sales director

PAYSTRAX has appointed Tom Suter as Regional Sales Director for the UK, aiming to boost its expansion across the UK and European markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

EduTech

UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks

New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Ciphr launches innovative cloud-based payroll software

Ciphr has launched its new cloud-based payroll software, Ciphr payroll, designed to streamline processes for UK businesses and reduce manual tasks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Data Analytics

AI opportunities in UK public services face adoption hurdles

A report from Economist Impact and SAS urges UK officials to merge culture and technology for boosted productivity, while recognising AI's transformative potential.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Clean technologies

O2's 3G shutdown to cause GBP £13.7m e-waste issue

The phase-out of O2's 3G network could generate GBP £13.7 million in e-waste as many Britons hold onto obsolete devices due to disposal uncertainties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Fintech

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions

Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kynd urges financial firms to boost cyber resilience

KYND, a London-based insurtech firm, urges the financial services to enhance long-term cyber resilience as the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act takes effect.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Unified Communications

Co-op app pre-installed on Samsung phones in UK tie-up

Co-op has partnered with Dentsu to pre-install its membership app on over 20,000 Samsung devices in the UK, enhancing user engagement and convenience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025