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UK payment outages cost retail, hospitality GBP £1.6 billion
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digital transformation
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business continuity
Payment outages in the UK cost retail and hospitality sectors GBP £1.6 billion annually, with over five major disruptions each year impacting customer spending.
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Macron, tech leaders to debate Europe's AI future at VivaTech
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ai
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alibaba
French President Emmanuel Macron will join NVIDIA and Mistral AI leaders at VivaTech in Paris to debate Europe’s AI future, focusing on competitiveness and sovereignty.
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Ecommpay guide helps merchants navigate global e-commerce
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cx
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mastercard
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business strategy
Ecommpay has launched a guide offering merchants practical strategies to navigate global e-commerce growth and tackle challenges in international payments.
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Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure
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Kao Data’s new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.
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Amperity launches Chuck Data AI agent for Databricks users
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data privacy
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nlp
Amperity has launched Chuck Data, an AI agent for Databricks that streamlines customer data engineering with natural language commands and identity resolution.
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.
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Apple unveils Liquid Glass design for unified software update
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personalisation
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cdp
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software development
Apple unveils its Liquid Glass design, a translucent interface material to unify software across iOS, macOS, watchOS, iPadOS, and tvOS with dynamic visuals.
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Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers
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smartphones
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llms
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ai
Apple has unveiled Liquid Glass design and AI-powered developer tools across its platforms, including Xcode 26 and a new Foundation Models framework.
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Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI
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smartphones
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data privacy
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ai
Apple expands Apple Intelligence with new AI features and developer access to on-device models, enhancing privacy and offline capabilities across its devices.
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Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, smarter features & redesign
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gaming
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data privacy
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ai
Apple unveils iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Messages, and core apps. Free from iPhone 11.
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DroneShield to open European factory as exports top AUD $500 million
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drones
DroneShield will open its first European factory as exports to the continent surpass AUD $500 million, making Europe its largest market ahead of the US.
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Father's Day spending to hit GBP £1.12 billion despite fewer shoppers
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ai
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cleantech
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instagram
Despite fewer shoppers marking Father's Day, UK spending on gifts is set to reach GBP £1.12 billion in 2025, driven by inflation and rising prices.
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Dentsu integrates eye-tracking data for media planning
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cx
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martech
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retailtech
Dentsu has integrated in-store eye-tracking data from Co-op Media Network into its tool, enhancing media planning with real-world retail attention insights.
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Hyland appoints Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer
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saas
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hcm
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hyland
Hyland has appointed Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer to lead global HR strategy and foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.
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UK VCs admit neglecting marketing despite key to startup growth
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cx
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partner programmes
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reputation management
A report reveals UK venture capitalists often overlook marketing expertise despite its proven role in scaling startups and securing faster growth.
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dbt Labs secures 2025 Snowflake award for AI data innovation
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
dbt Labs has won Snowflake’s 2025 Monetisation Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year award for advancing AI data innovation within the Snowflake ecosystem.
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UK tech sector optimistic on AI but calls for stronger support
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ai
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inflation
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technology funding
Eighty-eight percent of UK tech firms use AI and remain optimistic, yet 78% call for stronger government support to bridge talent and funding gaps.
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Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth
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devops
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fintech
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martech
Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
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EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
EY has launched Studio+, a global service combining 37 agencies and AI tech to help businesses boost growth through digital transformation and customer focus.
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The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses
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online services
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digital inclusion
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From 28 June 2025, UK digital businesses trading with the EU must comply with the European Accessibility Act, ensuring online services are accessible to all users.