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UK SME leaders remain cautious on growth, AI & EU expansion
Artificial Intelligence

UK SME leaders remain cautious on growth, AI & EU expansion

UK SME leaders show cautious optimism with a slight confidence rise, yet worry over AI adoption, Brexit competitiveness, and EU market expansion in 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality's future
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality's future

Lightspeed's Asia-Pacific MD Nicole Buisson says AI and smarter tech are vital for Aussie hospitality to tackle inflation, labour costs and changing consumer habits.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Elsevier unveils Embase AI to transform biomedical data research
EduTech

Elsevier unveils Embase AI to transform biomedical data research

Elsevier launches Embase AI, a tool that halves biomedical data review time with natural language queries and transparent, up-to-date research summaries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
Firewalls

Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow
Storage

Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow

Only 12% of ANZ firms plan to hire AI leaders soon, as 46% cite security concerns as a major barrier to wider AI adoption despite optimism about its future impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Ingram Micro strengthens Australian team with two new Directors
Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro strengthens Australian team with two new Directors

Ingram Micro appoints Kaaren Lewis and Mo Kandeel as directors, enhancing its Australian leadership to boost growth in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and endpoint tech.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Cybit sells Cybit Cyber to Viatel as both firms focus on growth
Hybrid Cloud

Cybit sells Cybit Cyber to Viatel as both firms focus on growth

Cybit sells its enterprise security division Cybit Cyber to Viatel, enabling both firms to focus on distinct growth and market strategies in technology services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

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Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations
Crypto

Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations

Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
UK brands risk loyalty loss as personalisation gap widens
Customer Experience

UK brands risk loyalty loss as personalisation gap widens

Over half of UK consumers feel brands lack personal touch, risking loyalty as marketers struggle to leverage real-time data for tailored experiences, says SAP Emarsys.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
CIBC Innovation Banking backs Wint's growth after Norvestor deal
Software-as-a-Service

CIBC Innovation Banking backs Wint's growth after Norvestor deal

CIBC Innovation Banking has funded the Norvestor-backed acquisition of Wint, boosting the Swedish accounting software firm's growth and expansion plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Australians miss job opportunities as LinkedIn unveils AI tools
Artificial Intelligence

Australians miss job opportunities as LinkedIn unveils AI tools

New LinkedIn AI tools aim to help 60% of Australians missing jobs due to unclear titles and search challenges in a changing workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
UK SMEs face rise in cyber attacks with average cost GBP £7,960
Ransomware

UK SMEs face rise in cyber attacks with average cost GBP £7,960

Nearly 42% of UK SMEs face cyber attacks yearly, costing an average of GBP £7,960, amid widespread lack of staff cyber security training, says BT research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024
Data Protection

More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024

UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Infoblox named Great Place To Work in Australia IT sector
Firewalls

Infoblox named Great Place To Work in Australia IT sector

Infoblox has been named a Great Place To Work in Australia's IT micro category, with 88% of employees recommending it as an excellent workplace.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board to boost growth
Clean technologies

Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board to boost growth

Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board as Non-Executive Director, aiming to boost fintech growth and support regional and climate-focused innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Video conferencing helps Australian firms slash travel costs
Unified Communications

Video conferencing helps Australian firms slash travel costs

Australian firms are cutting travel costs by up to 60% as video conferencing gains ground, boosting productivity and reducing carbon footprints significantly.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
NSW launches authority to drive AUD $50 billion digital projects
Hyperscale

NSW launches authority to drive AUD $50 billion digital projects

New South Wales launches Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track AUD $50 billion digital projects every year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025