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BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena
Digital Transformation

BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena

BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn
Data Analytics

Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn

Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards
Digital Signage

Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards

Wildstone teams up with oOh!media and Gawk Outdoor to manage advertising on 52 billboards across regional Victoria, marking its first Australian acquisition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Barracuda names Phoenix Software & partners as 2025 award winners
Firewalls

Barracuda names Phoenix Software & partners as 2025 award winners

Barracuda named Phoenix Software and partners as winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for excellence in cybersecurity across the UK and Ireland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday giving
Marketing Technologies

Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday giving

Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday micro-donations, aiming to embed charitable giving into routine UK shopping experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Pigment , Google Cloud partner to boost AI business planning
Data Analytics

Pigment , Google Cloud partner to boost AI business planning

Pigment has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven business planning, aiding global firms in making faster, more informed strategic decisions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

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AI adoption brings strong time & cost savings for UK workers
Digital Transformation

AI adoption brings strong time & cost savings for UK workers

AI adoption in UK workplaces saves time and cuts costs, with 72% of users reporting weekly time savings, though security and skills gaps slow use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Zetaris and Equinix team up to accelerate agentic AI innovation globally
Hyperscale

Zetaris and Equinix team up to accelerate agentic AI innovation globally

Zetaris teams with Equinix to speed up global agentic AI innovation, leveraging secure data centres and interconnection for rapid, scalable AI deployment.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Paragon acquires Service Graphics to expand marketing services
Software-as-a-Service

Paragon acquires Service Graphics to expand marketing services

Paragon has acquired UK-based Service Graphics, enhancing its marketing services with brand activations, large format displays, and on-demand print expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations
Data Protection

Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations

Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
CyrusOne & E.ON partner on 61MW new power system in Germany
Digital Transformation

CyrusOne & E.ON partner on 61MW new power system in Germany

CyrusOne and E.ON partner to deliver a 61MW power system at FRA7 data centre in Germany, aiming for operation by late 2028 and boosting IT capacity to 126MW.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Victoria Police rolls out mobile app to boost frontline work
Digital Transformation

Victoria Police rolls out mobile app to boost frontline work

Victoria Police has launched a new mobile app developed with OutSystems to streamline frontline work and issue electronic penalty notices on the go.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth
Fintech

Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth

Lextech appoints David Hobley CTO and Theo Tragoudistakis CFO to support AUD $6 billion growth in mortgage processing and legal services in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
Data Protection

AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services

CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
UK demand surges for AI prompt engineers as salaries climb
Generative AI

UK demand surges for AI prompt engineers as salaries climb

Demand for AI prompt engineers in the UK soars by over 180%, with salaries reaching up to GBP £87,500 amid growing adoption of generative AI technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
GSK & adesso expand DREAM digital reminders to 23 countries
GSK

GSK & adesso expand DREAM digital reminders to 23 countries

GSK and adesso have expanded their DREAM digital reminder service for medication and vaccination adherence to 23 countries, enhancing global patient support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers
Supply Chain

BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers

BT has won a Silver Award from the UK Fair Payment Code for paying 95% of invoices within 60 days, leading the telecom sector in fair supplier payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Ipswich council partners with Workday to modernise HR systems
Digital Transformation

Ipswich council partners with Workday to modernise HR systems

Ipswich City Council teams up with Workday and Cognizant to modernise HR systems, aiming to boost efficiency and data security for 1,500 staff.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025