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How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
Software-as-a-Service

How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry

Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.

By Craig Searle • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
OpenADR Alliance sees record global growth as energy evolves
Internet of Things

OpenADR Alliance sees record global growth as energy evolves

The OpenADR Alliance reports record growth with nearly 60 new members as global energy sector adopts open standards for managing distributed resources.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion
Ransomware

Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion

Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use
Customer Experience

UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use

New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Canto unveils XI platform with AI tools to streamline content
Robotic Process Automation

Canto unveils XI platform with AI tools to streamline content

Canto launches its 11th-generation AI-powered platform, Canto XI, to simplify content workflows and boost efficiency across digital asset management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Siemens & Airbus to decarbonise major UK & US industrial sites
DevOps

Siemens & Airbus to decarbonise major UK & US industrial sites

Siemens and Airbus partner to slash CO2 emissions by 80 kilotonnes annually at four major UK and US sites by 2030, aiming for greener industrial operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Most social media debt advice misleading & unreliable, study finds
Facebook

Most social media debt advice misleading & unreliable, study finds

A study reveals most UK social media debt advice is misleading or unreliable, urging people to seek FCA-regulated, impartial financial guidance instead.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
UK shoppers show rising trust in AI for peak holiday shopping
Customer Experience

UK shoppers show rising trust in AI for peak holiday shopping

Nearly half of UK shoppers plan to use AI agents for holiday shopping, showing growing trust despite some security concerns ahead of the peak season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch
Customer Experience

UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch

UK shoppers increasingly accept AI for delivery updates and returns, but nearly half still prefer human support when issues arise, new research finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AutoStore's FlexBins boost warehouse efficiency for UK grocers
Storage

AutoStore's FlexBins boost warehouse efficiency for UK grocers

AutoStore's new FlexBins, piloted by UK grocer Veloq, enhance warehouse storage and efficiency, addressing labour shortages and boosting delivery speed.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Red Hat unveils AI 3 to help UK firms scale enterprise AI
Virtualisation

Red Hat unveils AI 3 to help UK firms scale enterprise AI

Red Hat launches AI 3, its hybrid cloud AI platform, to help UK firms scale AI from experiments to production, boosting performance and cutting costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
AI-powered observability boosts UK business productivity & ROI
DevOps

AI-powered observability boosts UK business productivity & ROI

AI-powered observability boosts UK business productivity and ROI, with 75% citing improved efficiency and 125% annual return on investments reported by leaders.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
UK AI investment rises as readiness & skills gaps persist
Private Cloud

UK AI investment rises as readiness & skills gaps persist

UK AI investment rises 33% amid skills and readiness gaps; 83% face cyber outages and cloud strategies shift due to geopolitical concerns, says report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Westcon-Comstor brings Proofpoint to AWS Marketplace for Europe
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor brings Proofpoint to AWS Marketplace for Europe

Westcon-Comstor now offers Proofpoint security solutions to European partners via AWS Marketplace, simplifying access to advanced cybersecurity in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Nebula Global Services ranks in 2025 UK Fast Growth Index
ICT sector

Nebula Global Services ranks in 2025 UK Fast Growth Index

Nebula Global Services joins the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, recognised for rapid expansion and innovation within Britain's technology services sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Sytech adapts to new forensic code, boosting UK digital standards
DevOps

Sytech adapts to new forensic code, boosting UK digital standards

SYTECH has adopted the new UK Forensic Science Regulator Code, enhancing its digital forensic standards and commitment to quality and compliance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Digital Transformation

Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social

Many young UK shoppers risk scams by using AI and social media for festive gifts, despite widespread concerns over online holiday shopping risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025