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System1 launches AI ad screen for quick creative tests
Software-as-a-Service

System1 launches AI ad screen for quick creative tests

Marketers can now sift large ad libraries in minutes as System1's new screening tool, launched in the US and UK, weighs likely impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Speedy Services launches AI academy with Multiverse
Digital Transformation

Speedy Services launches AI academy with Multiverse

The 13-month scheme aims to cut revenue leakage by 50% by automating admin and freeing depot staff for customer advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
HM Land Registry picks Route 101 for cloud contact centre
Software-as-a-Service

HM Land Registry picks Route 101 for cloud contact centre

Around 660 staff across five sites will move to a single UK-hosted platform as HM Land Registry seeks faster, more secure support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Apple backports iOS fixes as Coruna links to ad fraud
Cybersecurity

Apple backports iOS fixes as Coruna links to ad fraud

Apple's rare backported patches for older iPhones highlight how exploit kit tactics are also being used to hide fraudulent advertising campaigns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
LoopMe extends PurchaseLoop into CPI & CPA optimisation
Marketing Technologies

LoopMe extends PurchaseLoop into CPI & CPA optimisation

Advertisers can now link brand campaigns to installs and acquisitions as LoopMe widens PurchaseLoop into lower-funnel measurement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Starling launches AI assistant for small business customers
Data Protection

Starling launches AI assistant for small business customers

Small firms using the app can now automate tax set-asides and invoice checks as banks race to curb fraud and cut admin.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Jaywan launches Drop Day Sync for independent artists
Television

Jaywan launches Drop Day Sync for independent artists

Independent artists can now access sync briefs without surrendering a commission, as Jaywan's new platform charges a yearly fee instead.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
iManage & Thomson Reuters expand legal AI partnership
Software-as-a-Service

iManage & Thomson Reuters expand legal AI partnership

Law firms should get tighter access to governed matter files as the expanded tie-up links iManage content with Thomson Reuters AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
West Midlands renews iMeta tech skills training deal
Data Analytics

West Midlands renews iMeta tech skills training deal

Eligible workers will continue to get fully funded training in five digital courses as the West Midlands tackles a 280,000-person skills gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform
eCommerce

Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform

Rising handset prices are pushing more shoppers towards used kit, as Uswitch adds Back Market and a common grading system to its platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer

Technology strategy across Freeths' 12 UK offices will now be led by John Jones as the firm steps up investment in secure systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Ripjar names new product & Marketing Chiefs as ARR rises
Software-as-a-Service

Ripjar names new product & Marketing Chiefs as ARR rises

Annual recurring revenue at the screening software group climbed 40% as it bolsters leadership for a push into the US and other markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Tes launches cloud-based school timetabling software
Software-as-a-Service

Tes launches cloud-based school timetabling software

Schools can now build timetables in hours instead of spreadsheets, as Tes moves the annual planning task onto a cloud platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
ClearPath AI launches in Birmingham with GBP £1 million
Software-as-a-Service

ClearPath AI launches in Birmingham with GBP £1 million

The pre-seed funding will help the AI start-up add more than 20 UK jobs as it builds software for legal and professional services.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
TCS named digital partner for European T20 Premier League
Data Analytics

TCS named digital partner for European T20 Premier League

The agreement will help the new franchise competition build fan apps, ticketing and data tools from launch across Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Giesecke+Devrient adds colours to ceramic payment cards
Fintech

Giesecke+Devrient adds colours to ceramic payment cards

Banks can now use coloured ceramic cards to woo affluent customers as Giesecke+Devrient widens a premium product long dominated by black.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Guideless raises EUR €1 million in pre-seed funding
Software-as-a-Service

Guideless raises EUR €1 million in pre-seed funding

The Vilnius startup is targeting UK, European and US growth after attracting backing from Vinted executives and Superhero Capital.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hexnode launches AI context layer for endpoint management
Software-as-a-Service

Hexnode launches AI context layer for endpoint management

It aims to cut the steps IT administrators take by routing natural-language requests to specialist workflow agents while keeping human approval for changes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Adobe expands Firefly with new audio creation tools
Generative AI

Adobe expands Firefly with new audio creation tools

Creators can now generate licensed music, voiceovers and sound effects in Firefly, as Adobe seeks to keep more production inside one workflow.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week