UK / United Kingdom stories - Page 1

ProHance, a rising star in workforce analytics, has demonstrated resiliency amid COVID-19, by helping global businesses optimise remote operations.

MI5 flags foreign states targeting UK universities to harvest sensitive research data, hinting at universities' increasing role in national security discussions.

A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.

UK power solutions provider, Critical Power Supplies (CPS), assigns three senior staff members, strengthening their executive team to respond to growing national backup power demand.

Intercity announces the acquisition of Centrality, bolstering its portfolio and setting the course to become a GBP £60m managed services titan in the UK.

UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.

Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.

The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.

AI safety tech firm Netradyne partners with Intelex to penetrate the UK market, promising to revolutionise road safety and fleet management.

Despite budget cuts, a new survey reveals worries among UK c-suite executives over their firms' anti-money laundering procedures, with 49% partially confident in their compliance.

Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.

Over half of the UK's IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to defend against cyber warfare, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Armis.

Cydea's innovative risk platform provides a numerical representation of cybersecurity threats, reshaping risk management practices and bolstering decision-making processes in UK businesses.

Leeds-based Pentest People becomes the first firm to qualify as a Cyber Advisor under the NCSC's scheme, providing small to medium-sized UK organisations with NCSC-approved cybersecurity guidance.

UK retailer The Range partners with one of Europe's largest dropshipping platforms, Virtualstock, in a strategic move to elevate online sales and streamline operations.

Over 70% of UK firms struggle to utilise data effectively, with many hoarding it unanalyzed, hindering their transition to a data-driven model, new research suggests.

Research reveals an 8% rise in sick leave within the professional, scientific and technical activities industry in 2023, according to Access PeopleHR.

AI-backed financial intelligence platform, Bridgewise, secures $21m from its series A funding round led by SIX Group to fuel its global reach in securities analytics.

Sharp UK partners with Gamma Communications to enhance telephony services in anticipation of the ISDN/PSTN switch-off, focusing on seamless transition to VoIP for clients.

Hokodo, London's European digital payment terms provider, secures GBP £100m debt facility from global investor Viola Credit to support over GBP £1.5bn in B2B transactions across Europe.

Keepit has launched two new data centres in Switzerland, offering secure, addressing the surging demand for Backup-as-a-Service and data recovery.

The 2024 FDICI reveals investor optimism bolstered by APAC markets, with Australia among the top FDI destinations, despite geopolitical tensions.

GitHub's Innovation Graph update shows a global increase in AI tools and exploration of lesser-known programming languages.

Safeguarding business interests, sustainability and creating cutting-edge experiences are three mobile access trends revolutionising the commercial real estate sector.