Trust still trumps speed for refunds and complaints, with 90% of UK shoppers preferring human help on complex retail issues.
A Slough student will receive GBP £27,000 plus mentoring and internship support through the data centre developer's latest STEM scholarship.
Britons are favouring live events and other real-world outings, with Mastercard research showing many will cut back on gadgets and streaming.
Apex's in-house marketing revamp wins Network Group 2026 Gala award, with the Manchester IT services provider also shortlisted in two other categories.
Bristol tech festival Brazen to span five days across the city with new BID backing, as organisers target wider links between innovation and culture.
Advertisers can now buy more than 250 residential screens in UK housing blocks through VIOOH, extending reach into premium urban buildings.
Supermarkets face mounting pressure to match online deals, as 78% of UK shoppers now expect in-store prices to mirror digital offers.
The subscription drinks group is broadening into coffee while relying on Europa Warehouse to handle sharp demand spikes across its clubs.
Brands and studios could cut visual effects time and costs by up to 30% as The Next Valley blends AI tools with human-led production.
More than half of public sector IT staff say artificial intelligence has added work, as fragmented systems and policy gaps complicate adoption.
Most UK marketing leaders plan to boost AI budgets, but consumers want clearer rules before trusting adverts made with it.
European developers can now access a single-model image API that Luma says should cut latency and improve consistency across visual workflows.
Concern is growing over who controls AI decisions, even as 74% of UK consumers have used the technology in the past six months.
Rising missed card payments are straining UK collections teams, as FICO says AI could help lenders manage cases more efficiently and fairly.
The tie-up will help Waracle lift data and AI revenue as regulated industries spend more on cloud modernisation and specialist consulting.
Most firms still avoid the technology, but adoption in UK transport and storage has jumped to 27.1%, according to ONS data.
Only 10% of small firms train staff on AI security, leaving many exposed as adoption grows and cyber fears rise.
The open-source tool could cut AI token use by up to 90%, reducing processing costs and energy demand for WordPress sites.
Britain is set for more local gift options as the rebranded marketplace uses fresh funding to widen its catalogue and reach smaller towns.
Only 5% of businesses follow Cyber Essentials, leaving many firms exposed to breaches and looming reporting rules, experts warn.
