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SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Data Analytics

TCS to create 5,000 UK jobs with new AI Zone & studio in London

Tata Consultancy Services will create 5,000 UK jobs and open a new AI Experience Zone and Design Studio in London, boosting innovation and skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Supply Chain

Supply chain leaders face mounting disruptions & turn to AI solutions

A survey reveals 73% of supply chain leaders faced supplier disruptions last year, with many turning to AI to curb financial losses and boost resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Crypto

Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile

Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Storage

Hitachi Vantara & Supermicro unite to power enterprise AI growth

Hitachi Vantara and Supermicro are joining forces to deliver integrated AI infrastructure solutions, aiding enterprises in scaling data-intensive and mission-critical workloads.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025

Partner Programmes

AI adoption rises as proposal teams fight economic pressures

Rising economic pressures drive UK, US and Australian proposal teams to adopt AI, boosting bid quality and revenue despite tougher market conditions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

DevOps

Outpost24 names Martin Roth Chief Technology Officer to lead tech push

Outpost24 appoints Martin Roth as CTO to spearhead global tech strategy, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity and cloud-native advancements.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

Data Analytics

Most UK mid-sized firms plan finance software switch soon

A survey reveals 93% of UK and Ireland mid-sized firms plan to switch finance software soon, seeking balance between cost, complexity and functionality.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Fintech

Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000

Ecommpay teams up with humm to offer flexible finance up to GBP £3,000 for UK merchants, boosting sales in travel and high-value retail sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Firms urged to step up AI & supply chain cyber defences

Firms are urged to boost cyber defences amid rising AI risks and third-party breaches, as traditional security methods fall short in today's threat landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Unified Communications

Airbus partners with Ericsson to accelerate 5G rollout at factories

Airbus and Ericsson have launched private 5G networks at Airbus plants in Hamburg and Toulouse, boosting automation and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Transparency

TISA urges transparency in FCA's proposed FOS reforms & complaints time limit

TISA calls for transparency and proper consultation in FCA's proposed reforms to the Financial Ombudsman Service, warning of risks from unchecked regulatory powers.

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

Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Data Protection

UK finance faces legacy IT risks as Windows 10 support ends

UK finance firms face rising risks as Windows 10 support ends; 90% carry technical debt with legacy systems hindering innovation and security efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Marketing Technologies

Topsort enters UK with Phuzion Media deal & new manager

US AI firm Topsort enters UK via Phuzion Media acquisition, appointing Stefano Biondi as General Manager to boost local retail media presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Financial institutions

UK credit card balances hit record high as payment rates decline

UK credit card balances hit a record GBP £1,915 in August 2025 as payment rates decline and financial stress grows among cardholders, reports FICO.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Data Protection

UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October

With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

Hyperscale

Algomarketing joins UKAI to tackle UK's AI skills shortage

Algomarketing has joined UKAI to help address the UK's AI skills shortage and boost enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Firewalls

IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse, boosting Dutch digital hub

The IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse Datacenters in Naaldwijk, bolstering digital connectivity and AI-ready infrastructure across the Netherlands and Northern Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI speeds up 3D interior design as London firm cuts costs to GBP £1

London firm Duke of Design cuts 3D interior design costs to under GBP £1 and slashes rendering time from days to minutes using AI technology.