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Ransomware attacks reach record high in 2023, Cyberint report reveals

Ransomware attacks increased 55.5% in 2023, hitting a record 4,368 victims around the world, as cyber-criminals adapted to law enforcement tactics, says Cyberint's report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Fintech

UK CFOs concerned over digital acceleration, survey finds

CFOs and senior finance professionals have voiced serious concerns over digital acceleration and AI integration, according to a new survey by Aurum Solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Marketing Technologies

Code Institute celebrates year of successes in tech education

Renowned global tech educator, Code Institute, hails a year of extraordinary achievements, with a 98% graduate employment rate and initiatives supporting inclusivity in tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A

Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Email Security

Surge in fake delivery websites preying on Christmas shoppers detected

Group-IB detects 34% spike in deceptive delivery sites targeting Christmas shoppers, impacting postal brands worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023

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Malware

RM Technology unveils NX-Generation IT services for UK schools

RM Technology launches NX-Generation Services, an AI-enabled, holistic IT portfolio for UK schools, aimed at improving tech proficiency, digital safety, and combating cybersecurity threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy

A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Physical Security

AI adoption in UK risks job losses for women & disadvantaged groups

The rapid adoption of AI in the UK may exacerbate job losses for women and disadvantaged groups, warns a new government report, urging immediate action to mitigate potential inequalities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Crypto

Adanola, Sephora lead UK's fastest-growing digital businesses

Similarweb's Digital 100 report showcases the fastest growing digital businesses, reflecting changes in online consumer behaviour amid economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Partner Programmes

Stake names Jon Howie as new CEO in leadership shakeup

Australian investment platform Stake ushers in new growth chapter, appointing experienced finance leader Jon Howie as CEO while founder Matt Leibowitz transitions to Executive Director role.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

EduTech

UK workers resent office return amid 'productivity paranoia' claims

A third of UK knowledge workers resent forced return to offices citing 'productivity paranoia' and poor digital experiences adding an extra 3.1 work weeks annually, reveals Scalable Software study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Partner Programmes

Colt Technology appoints Yasutaka Mizutani as APAC president

Colt Technology Services positions Yasutaka Mizutani as its Asia Pacific President, in a move to intensify the UK-based executive's responsibility over the company's operations in Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Artificial Intelligence

CFOs voice concerns over digital acceleration & AI in finance

A OnePoll survey reveals CFOs and senior finance professionals express serious concern over rapid digitalisation, AI's impact on jobs, and the UK's evolving political landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Digital Transformation

UK businesses view high inflation as an uncontrollable issue

Nearly two in five UK businesses see high inflation as a major uncontrollable concern, hindering recovery efforts, with tech investment cutbacks in response, reveals a Zoho study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024

Clean technologies

'Circle of Toys' launches to connect UK, Ukrainian toy donors & recipients

The Circle of Toys tech platform, created by Find Refuge, seeks to unite British and Ukrainian families through the donation of pre-loved toys, with its direct donation scheme already attracting more than 20,000 Ukrainian sign-ups seeking joyful respite amid adversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024