United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 21
Dexory introduces advanced AI to boost UK warehouse efficiency
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Dexory, a UK tech firm, has unveiled its AI-driven logistics engine, 'DexoryView', set to revolutionise warehouse efficiency with real-time analytics and improved decision-making powered by autonomous robots.
Schneider Electric announces winners of 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric honours industry standouts at the 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards, driving industrial digital transformation with innovative IoT solutions.
PPDS & Oracle Red Bull Racing redefine team collaboration with 4K displays
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Philips and Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR) join forces to revolutionise marketing team collaboration with installation of 13 interactive 4K displays at the MK7 headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK.
UK consumers favour comfort over fleeting fashion, survey shows
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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financial systems
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accounting systems
A new survey by Blakely Clothing shows UK shoppers, aged 18 to 35, are veering away from fleeting fashion trends, favouring quality, comfort, and longevity in their clothing choices.
Griffin secures $24m funding to launch as full bank in UK
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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fintech
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cleantech
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sustainability
UK fintech firm Griffin successfully secures $24m funding and green light from PRA and FCA, becoming a fully operational bank.
Celonis appoints Rupal Karia as UK & Ireland leader
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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Celonis appoints Rupal Karia, celebrated business leader with over 20 years’ experience, to drive UK and Ireland expansion and spur digital transformation with their process knowledge and AI expertise.
Innovate UK hosts cyber security demo for top industry investors
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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google
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r&d
Disruptive cyber security prototypes to be unveiled at Innovate UK's industry-leading CyberASAP Demo Day, offering investors a peek into the future of UK's cyber defence industry.
Bupa teams with Nexer for digital inclusivity boost
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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digital inclusion
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Bupa UK seeks to enhance digital inclusivity for its 45 million customers, using Nexer Digital's expertise for full compliance with the upcoming European Accessibility Act in 2025.
IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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government
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investment
As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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women in technology
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public sector
On International Women's Day 2024, a female techie sheds light on her journey in the sector, underscoring the importance of empowerment and taking the path to success one day at a time.
IWD 2024: From top to bottom rung: The secret to success is inclusion & diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Ahead of IWD 2024, the tech and fintech industries grapple with serious diversity issues despite women making up 42% of the workforce; inclusion and diversity could be the path to success.
IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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girls in stem
As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.
IWD 2024: More women in leadership creates better opportunities for innovation
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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collaboration
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new solutions
Exemplifying diversity on IWD 2024, increasing female leadership in businesses has been identified as an essential catalyst for innovation and growth.
IWD 2024: Artificial intelligence is inherently bias - here’s how to remedy it
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In an AI-dominated era, inherent biases within such technologies remain a pervasive issue, highlighting the urgent need for fostering diversity among developers and leveraging AI to create equitable and inclusive tools.
NetApp pioneers AI-driven cyber-resilience capabilities
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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NetApp bolsters UK business defences with the development of AI-enhanced cyber-resilience capabilities, designed for swift recovery from potential threats.
IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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community
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financial services
International Women's Day's 2024 'Inspire Inclusion' theme resonates within fintech facing a continuous struggle to promote female representation in senior roles.
Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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biometrics
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martech
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commerce systems
The pandemic-associated rejection of cash is seen as accelerating the switch to a cashless economy, despite some resistance and concern over security.
IWD 2024: Gender pay gap widening in the United Kingom
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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oecd
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equality
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work-life balance
The gender pay gap in the UK has widened to 14.5%, pushing the country to 17th place in the Women in Work Index.
Gender gap narrows in tech sectors across UK, EU & US
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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ai
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software development
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organisational culture
The gender gap in tech sectors has seen a significant decrease over the past four years, according to a Financial Times report.
Keepit opens London HQ to bolster SaaS data protection in UK
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ransomware
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power / energy
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cleantech
Keepit fortifies commitment to the UK, opening London-based headquarters and expanding local team, with industry veteran Jerry Mumford at the helm.