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ServiceNow appoints Damian Stirrett as UK & Ireland Group VP
IT Automation

ServiceNow appoints Damian Stirrett as UK & Ireland Group VP

ServiceNow has named Damian Stirrett as the new Group Vice President and General Manager for their UK and Ireland operations, boosting their digital growth strategy across Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Mark Weeks assumes key role in UK & Ireland for HPE Aruba
British Telecommunications

Mark Weeks assumes key role in UK & Ireland for HPE Aruba

Mark Weeks brings over 25 years of experience to his new role as leader of HPE Aruba Networking's UK and Ireland sales business, with a focus on advancing sales strategies and positioning the company as a leader in the networking and security markets.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
BT hailed for highest 'Vision' in 2024 Gartner Global WAN report
Network Infrastructure

BT hailed for highest 'Vision' in 2024 Gartner Global WAN report

BT acknowledged by Gartner as a 'Leader' in Global WAN Services for the 20th consecutive year, acclaimed for their influential role in market direction and innovation in network services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
CrowdStrike announces winners of annual APJ Partner Awards
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike announces winners of annual APJ Partner Awards

CrowdStrike recognises excellence from Asia Pacific and Japan's cybersecurity partners at their annual awards, celebrating success in diverse roles across multiple regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Corsair launches K65 Plus Wireless gaming keyboard in ANZ
Gaming

Corsair launches K65 Plus Wireless gaming keyboard in ANZ

Corsair boosts its gaming keyboard line with the launch of K65 PLUS WIRELESS, featuring high-end customisation, in ANZ region from 10th March.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Stratio BD confirms generative AI tool accuracy at 99%
Generative AI

Stratio BD confirms generative AI tool accuracy at 99%

AI and data specialist Stratio BD reveals industry-first breakthrough showing that generative AI tools are 99% accurate, boosting enterprise data-decision making capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Qrious reaches to Premier tier status with Snowflake
Data Analytics

Qrious reaches to Premier tier status with Snowflake

Qrious elevates to Premier tier partner status with Snowflake, driving a shift towards data and cloud computing solutions in aiding DX.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Alienware debuts Pro Wireless gaming peripherals at CES 2024
Gaming

Alienware debuts Pro Wireless gaming peripherals at CES 2024

Alienware has launched the Pro Wireless Mouse and Keyboard, its first peripherals aimed at competitive gaming, which debuted at CES 2024 and was inspired by professional esports athletes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
BT partners with Digital Realty to expand Global Fabric NaaS globally
Network Infrastructure

BT partners with Digital Realty to expand Global Fabric NaaS globally

BT joins forces with Digital Realty to extend its Global Fabric network-as-a-service, enhancing data usage and control globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
BT Group & Digital Realty to unlock full data value in major partnership
Network Infrastructure

BT Group & Digital Realty to unlock full data value in major partnership

BT Group collaborates with Digital Realty aiming to unlock complete data value, promising a secure and cost-effective solution.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Tech giants urge Chancellor to boost UK's digital skills for green jobs
Data Analytics

Tech giants urge Chancellor to boost UK's digital skills for green jobs

Tech industry leaders have united with the Institute of Coding to call on the Chancellor to boost UK's digital skillset for green jobs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

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BT lands £70m IT deal to strengthen South West police forces
Cloud Services

BT lands £70m IT deal to strengthen South West police forces

BT nets a £70m IT services contract aimed at bolstering technology infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police, strengthening South West England's police forces.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities
Digital Transformation

Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities

The Institute of Coding, UAL, UK Black Tech, and the London Borough of Southwark unite to advance digital training for minority communities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards
Digital Entertainment

Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards

Glasgow-based Brillband has been named the UK's fastest broadband provider following the annual Broadband Genie Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
BT wins £26m deal to deliver gigabit broadband to schools
EduTech

BT wins £26m deal to deliver gigabit broadband to schools

BT has secured a £26m deal to supply gigabit broadband to 650+ primary schools in hard-to-reach parts of England.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
BT Group partners with Optiva for AI & blockchain integrated services
Blockchain

BT Group partners with Optiva for AI & blockchain integrated services

UK telecoms giant, BT Group, launches AI and blockchain services in collaboration with cloud specialist, Optiva, targeting banking, healthcare and insurance sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Government

UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
NHS staff urge for swift digital innovation to improve healthcare outcomes
Health Technologies

NHS staff urge for swift digital innovation to improve healthcare outcomes

NHS staff are urging swift digital innovations to curb increasing wait times, cut costs, and enhance patient outcomes, a BT study shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023