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UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty
Hybrid Cloud

UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty

Many UK IT leaders say open source could reduce reliance on a single AI vendor, even as most lack robust governance for autonomous tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears
Data Protection

PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears

Marketers under pressure to curb misinformation can now use a score that filters out weak AI-assisted content in PlatformAlt5's BriefBrain app.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Clarks launches curated marketplace with Marketplacer
Digital Transformation

Clarks launches curated marketplace with Marketplacer

Customers will see a wider range online as the footwear retailer adds third-party brands without holding extra stock or diluting its identity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators
Fintech

Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators

The card aims to ease cash-flow strain for UK creators facing irregular payouts and delayed access to earnings from live streams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Payment failures put GBP £1.7bn in UK sales at risk
Disaster Recovery

Payment failures put GBP £1.7bn in UK sales at risk

Shoppers are abandoning purchases within minutes of outages, exposing retailers and venues to losses that quickly mount beyond GBP £1.7 billion a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Heron Foods rolls out x-hoppers platform across 340 stores
Unified Communications

Heron Foods rolls out x-hoppers platform across 340 stores

The rollout aims to speed up store communication and improve safety for Heron Foods staff as theft and abuse in shops rise across the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Tes launches Tes360 to connect school & trust data
Digital Transformation

Tes launches Tes360 to connect school & trust data

Schools and trusts could cut admin and spot pupil risks earlier as fragmented data and software are pulled into one system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
UK bolt-on acquisitions fall 61% as AI shifts focus
Partner Programmes

UK bolt-on acquisitions fall 61% as AI shifts focus

Technology dealmaking fell sharply as investors redirected capital towards artificial intelligence, with UK bolt-on volumes dropping to 44 in 2025.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Recruiters warn AI may be screening out strong candidates
Digital Transformation

Recruiters warn AI may be screening out strong candidates

Recruitment firms risk missing talent as automated screening leaves many candidates feeling rejected before a human ever reviews their CV.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children
Data Protection

ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children

Parents of primary school children are being urged to rethink online privacy habits as the regulator responds to rising safety concerns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
BackLite UK launches Knightsbridge digital ad site
Smart Cities

BackLite UK launches Knightsbridge digital ad site

Luxury brands gain a rare premium platform in central London as the upgraded underpass is set to draw more than 3 million fortnightly impacts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers
Data Protection

UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers

Only 58% of UK tech staff have formal AI training, leaving daily users exposed to errors, privacy risks and weak oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
UK government launches GBP £500m Sovereign AI Unit
Semiconductors

UK government launches GBP £500m Sovereign AI Unit

The £500 million fund is meant to help British AI start-ups scale, as ministers seek growth and greater control over core technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
UK marketers lead global shift to GEO in AI search
Digital Transformation

UK marketers lead global shift to GEO in AI search

AI-led search is pushing brands to adapt fast, with UK marketers more prepared than global peers for a click-less discovery model.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
HuffPost UK adopts Taboola DeeperDive AI answer engine
Marketing Technologies

HuffPost UK adopts Taboola DeeperDive AI answer engine

As referral traffic from search weakens, the publisher is betting AI answers on-site will keep readers engaged and protect ad revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Welcome to the Jungle launches all-in-one hiring suite
Customer Relationship Management

Welcome to the Jungle launches all-in-one hiring suite

Recruiters could save hours per vacancy as the new platform bundles screening, sourcing and tracking amid rising application volumes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
Virtualisation

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust

Organisers say the two-day programme will tackle deepfake hiring, data sovereignty and the mounting risks of AI-driven cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Wolfstone Digital launches in Suffolk to target AI search
Data Analytics

Wolfstone Digital launches in Suffolk to target AI search

Brands risk missing out on AI-led discovery as referral traffic shifts from blue links to answers, prompting a new focus on citations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich
Digital Transformation

Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich

The Norwich agency will gain closer access to Shopify support and planning after becoming one of just 15 UK Platinum partners.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month