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UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow

UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

HRLocker acquires WorkCompass to boost SME performance tools

HRLocker has acquired WorkCompass to enhance its HR platform, offering SMEs a unified tool for performance, talent and HR management across the UK and Ireland.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Gaming

Porsche brings in-car multiplayer gaming to Macan with AirConsole

Porsche introduces multiplayer gaming in its new Macan, letting passengers play via smartphones on the infotainment system when parked or moving.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Atlas Consolidated raises USD $18.1M to boost HugoHub growth

Atlas Consolidated raised USD $18.1 million to boost growth of HugoHub, its fintech platform cutting banking tech costs by up to 90% for global banks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Customer Experience

Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience

Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Endpoint Protection

Paul Nannetti appointed Chair to lead Ekco's European growth

Paul Nannetti has been appointed Chair of Ekco to drive growth in managed cloud and cybersecurity services across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Payment Technologies

Card fraud losses rise to EUR €1,578M across Europe in 2024

Card fraud losses in Europe rose to EUR €1,578 million in 2024, with the UK leading both total and Card Not Present fraud losses amid evolving crime tactics.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Supply Chain

Bloq.it & InPost to deploy 20,000 battery smart lockers in Europe

Bloq.it partners with InPost to deploy 20,000 battery-powered smart lockers across Europe, enhancing parcel pick-up in previously inaccessible locations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lloyds joins cyber resilience drive to protect UK's small firms

Lloyds Banking Group has become a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security among UK small and medium firms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Data Protection

UK police forces face over 13,000 data breaches since 2022

UK police forces have reported over 13,000 data breaches since 2022, with incidents rising yearly and causing serious risks to personal information.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Fleet Management

Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to drive global maritime push

Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to expand its cloud-based vessel management software globally, enhancing maritime safety and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Health Technologies

PocDoc & Starlink bring offline heart health checks to UK's remote

PocDoc teams up with Starlink to offer offline heart health checks in remote UK areas lacking mobile signal, enhancing access to vital preventative care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Risk & Compliance

UK firms face unlimited fines under new anti-fraud legislation

From 1st September, UK firms face unlimited fines under new anti-fraud laws holding companies liable for fraud by associates benefiting the business.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Marketing

Zoom Media & VIOOH partner to offer GymTV ads programmatically

Zoom Media and VIOOH have partnered to offer programmatic ads on GymTV's network in North American gyms, reaching over 100 million workouts monthly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Hyperscale

Canadian tech job postings fall 19% as AI reshapes hiring

Canadian tech job postings have dropped 19% since early 2020, reflecting a post-pandemic slowdown influenced by AI and broader economic trends.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

UK tech leaders see home market outshining US, Europe, Asia-Pacific

UK tech leaders now view the domestic market as more attractive for growth than the US, Europe, or Asia-Pacific, citing strong opportunities and talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025