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Heat networks urged for high-rise homes by Power On

High-rise developers could cut costs and grid strain as the firm says networked heating is the only workable option under new rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Generative AI

Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world

Teacher training will determine whether Cognita’s AI platform is used effectively, after a six-country pilot found staff were its most reliable users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

TGS taps Tape Ark for 40 PB seismic cloud migration

Cloud access to TGS’s seismic library is set to speed imaging and analytics for customers after a 40 petabyte migration to hyperscale storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Physical Security

Australia backs AI licensing under copyright rules

Australians could see stronger pay protections for creators as ministers and industry leaders reject a broad AI copyright carve-out.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Robotics

British Business Bank backs Dexory's global expansion

The funding gives the warehouse robotics firm more firepower to expand overseas as logistics operators seek tighter control of stock and space.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Data Protection

AbbeyAutoline signs data deal to boost motor cover

Motorists in Northern Ireland could see broader insurer choice as richer quote-stage data aims to ease high premiums and attract more cover.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Semiconductors

AMD & Hammer back CPU-first AI amid grid constraints

Data centre operators could expand AI without extra grid capacity by shifting some inference workloads from GPUs to CPUs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

Physical Security

Parallax to build Elexon flexibility rules platform

Britain’s biggest flexibility market will get a single digital rulebook, as Elexon seeks to ease compliance for energy participants by October 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Marketing Technologies

Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies

Slower growth in Easter spending reflects cautious households, even as the holiday is set to generate GBP £2.39bn for retailers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Fintech

Theia Insights raises USD $8 million to map markets

The Cambridge firm’s data tools are gaining traction with banks and fund managers as it expands into private markets after a Series A round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre

The free two-year service will give young people at Bentswood Hub faster access to homework help, digital skills and online support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

UK IT leaders eye observability platform consolidation

Rising tool sprawl is pushing UK firms towards single observability platforms, with 97% of IT leaders open to consolidation.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Virtualisation

CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive

The hire comes as customers seek stronger cloud security and resilience guidance while tighter budgets and cyber threats reshape spending priorities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions

The telecoms group says the tie-up has cut annual vehicle emissions by 10,000 tonnes while speeding full-fibre planning and saving millions of pounds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026