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Sectors

Tech and ESG are the “investment megatrends of the decade”

Tech and ESG are the "investment megatrends of the decade", according to Nigel Green, chief executive and founder at deVere Group.

Technology

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Cambridgeshire care group embraces tech to protect staff during Covid-19

Agriculture

Reasons to be cheerful about our tech-enabled food future

Agriculture

Agriculture

Sustainable tech leading the charge against Earth’s challenges

Agriculture

Digitisation in the farming sector

Farming is the oldest industry in civilisation, and yet it is the last one to be disrupted by digitisation and new technologies. However, technologies like Blockchain, remote sensor technology and Big Data represent a huge opportunity for the UK in a post Brexit society.

Agriculture

Siloed thinking will lead to siloed digital transformation strategies

Agriculture

IoT set to fuel the next Green Revolution in the farming industry

Agriculture

Tech talent vital for the survival of the UK farming industry

Just like any other industry, the UK farming sector is becoming increasingly reliant on tech talent.

Automotive

How digital twins can boost EV battery life

Automotive

Automotive

The digital cockpit is the future of automotive interiors

AI & Machine Learning

AI increasing transparency in used car sales

Automotive

Parking in 2022: could one digital solution solve its myriad of challenges?

Automotive

Cazoo appoints Abhishek Roy as European managing director

Automotive

How cloud communications helped maintain automotive sales in the pandemic

Construction & Civil Engineering

How robotics is heralding a new era in construction

The rapidly rising prominence of robotics in the construction space means that businesses need to upskill, or risk getting left behind

Automation & Robotics

Construction & Civil Engineering

Following the ‘golden thread’ – why standardised data is essential for construction

Construction & Civil Engineering

Beyond construction: the applications of BIM in property management

Construction & Civil Engineering

Digital transformation in the construction industry: is an AI revolution on the way?

Construction & Civil Engineering

Connecting whilst building – benefits of the IoT in construction

Construction & Civil Engineering

Connected construction: Is BIM driving innovation?

Consumer Electronics & Mobile

Wearable devices: invasion of privacy or health necessity?

Consumer Electronics & Mobile

Consumer Electronics & Mobile

IMImobile set to acquire mobile messaging company 3Cinteractive

IMImobile set to acquire 3Cinteractive, as global communications software provider adds mobile messaging to its service.

Consumer Electronics & Mobile

Is Huawei really a threat to an organisation’s mobile security?

Americas

The Huawei situation: the legal and IP implications for businesses

Business Skills

Four key mobile attribution trends businesses need to look out for

Consumer Electronics & Mobile

DevOps mobile app development: benefits and challenges

Defence

MoD acquires first quantum computer for UK Government

Defence

Defence

Attracting tech talent to the UK defence sector

AI & Machine Learning

Technology and the future of modern warfare

AI & Machine Learning

The 3 AI startups revolutionising the defence sector

Defence

NATO taking a strong arm approach to state-sponsored hacking

Data Analytics & Data Science

British Army transforms decision-making using analytics

The British Army is enhancing the quality of resourcing and operational decision-making using data analytics.

Education

Historical education bolstered by AI-powered digital human

A digital human modelled and trained on the writings of Luigi Einaudi has been released by the Einaudi Foundation and Reply.

Education

Education

£200m digital skills training scheme launched by UK government

Government funding is to be aimed at digital skills training across high-growth UK sectors including green energy and construction

Business Skills

Cisco pledges to train 10 million people in digital skills, in 10 years

In its goal to empower 25 million people with digital skills, Cisco is aiming to train 10 million people across EMEA in a decade, through its Networking Academy

Development & Programming

How edtech partnerships are boosting the code learning journey

Stack Overflow is partnering with online learning platforms Udemy and Pluralsight, to help budding technologists find the right start to their code learning journey

AI & Machine Learning

Unlocking the ‘black box’ of education data

Disruptive Innovation

Edtech trends for the near future

Energy & Utilities

Calling all data and technology specialists: The water sector needs you!

AI & Machine Learning

Digital Transformation

How Anglian Water is reducing environmental impact using low-code

Automation & Robotics

How the water industry can plug customer experience leaks

Cybersecurity

How the energy sector can mitigate rising cyber threats

Communications & Networking

Broadband delivered via water pipes being trialled in South Yorkshire

AI & Machine Learning

How conversational AI is revolutionising the utilities sector

Financial Services

Why is embedded insurance so popular right now?

Charles Orton-Jones asks five industry experts how embedded insurance could transform the sector and whether or not it offers real value for consumers

Financial Services

Financial Services

Top insurance startups in the UK

The insurtech sector is one the most innovative within the technology industry as a whole, with the UK making up about 10 per cent of the worldwide market.

AI & Machine Learning

How insurtech is using artificial intelligence

Insurance technology (insurtech) is rapidly evolving, allowing for digitalisation of insurance sector processes. Here, we explore the role of AI in this trend

Disruptive Innovation

The top 10 most innovative and disruptive Insurtech companies

There are a number of growing Insurtech companies, with many startups rapidly emerging to disrupt the market.

Financial Services

How Buy Now Pay Later technology works

Providers such as Klarna and Zilch are worth billions due to their accurate lending decision making. The reason? Artificial intelligence, a hundred or more data sources, and nudge theory. Charles Orton-Jones goes under the bonnet of Buy Now Pay Later

Disruptive Innovation

3 jobs in fintech hiring this week

With UK fintechs continuing to attract investment, here are the key factors driving growth in the space, and three fintech jobs being advertised right now

Government & Public Sector

£200m digital skills training scheme launched by UK government

Government funding is to be aimed at digital skills training across high-growth UK sectors including green energy and construction

Education

Government & Public Sector

Semiconductor Advisory Panel launched to help steer government strategy

The new panel of industry experts aims to aid the government's National Semiconductor Strategy for decades to come

Government & Public Sector

Tech industry reacts to UK semiconductor strategy

The long-awaited UK semiconductor strategy, worth up to £1bn, has been met with criticism around a lack of ambition

Generative AI

Think tank calls for ‘Great British GPT’ to keep UK ahead in AI race

A report from UK think tank Onward has recommended that the UK develops a 'Great British GPT' tool to stay ahead in the global AI race

Government & Public Sector

What does the semiconductor industry need from the Government?

In this article, we explore what is needed of the UK Government when it comes to releasing a strong framework for semiconductor industry innovation

AI & Machine Learning

US government requests public guidance on AI transparency regulation

The US Government and the BBC are scrutinising the transparency of generative AI, with regulation of the trending technology being explored

Legal & Accountancy

PwC partners bet £100m on AI, reducing payouts

Annual payouts to PwC partners have taken a hit in favour of investment in AI, as further research points to great disruption potential

AI & Machine Learning

Cloud & Edge Computing

How to choose a cloud provider as a law firm

Here's how law firms and legal teams can ensure long-term success from a partnership with a cloud service provider, while staying compliant

Disruptive Innovation

Five digital trends to watch in the legal tech sector

Disruptive Innovation

Next steps for first LawtechUK Sandbox revealed as pilot draws to close

Legal & Accountancy

Five UK lawtechs to join first LawtechUK Sandbox R&D Initiative pilot

Legal & Accountancy

Gowling WLG appoints new IT director, Shane Scott

Manufacturing

Slack chief executive cites chip costs as key AI barrier

Newly appointed Slack CEO Lidiane Jones says that surging costs for chips to power AI could prove a key challenge towards long-term innovation

AI & Machine Learning

Data Analytics & Data Science

AVEVA appoints Caspar Herzberg as CEO

Following its recent acquisition by Schneider Electric, UK industrial software company AVEVA has promoted from within to appoint Caspar Herzberg as chief executive officer

Government & Public Sector

UK semiconductor strategy delay criticised by MPs

A committee of MPs has referred to the UK government's delay in publishing a national semiconductor strategy as an "act of self harm"

Manufacturing

Tech leaders call on UK government to deliver semiconductor strategy

In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, tech leaders have asked the government to prepare and publish the UK’s semiconductor strategy as a matter of urgency

Automation & Robotics

Schneider Electric completes acquisition of AVEVA

UK-based industrial software company AVEVA has been acquired by global automation and energy management specialists Schneider Electric, to bolster industrial digital transformation efforts

Hardware & Peripherals

Renishaw shares continue to be sold amidst chip supply fears

Media & Marketing

How to market your mobile app

Media & Marketing

Business & Strategy

How can web scraping help businesses maintain a competitive edge?

Cybersecurity

Data privacy can give businesses a competitive advantage

Media & Marketing

£20bn claim addressed to Google for depriving publishers of ad revenue

Media & Marketing

6 key advantages of ERP and CRM software integration

Data Analytics & Data Science

How knowledge graphs can improve content reach and engagement

Property

Building smart futures with digitalised building solutions

Smart building technology powered by IoT and digitalisation capabilities is playing a key role in facilitating smarter futures in the property space

Property

Blockchain

Valuing commercial real estate in the metaverse

Property

Whitepaper reveals how smart technology can help cut energy bills

Business Skills

Top 10 Proptech companies aiming to change the property market

Disruptive Innovation

Blend Network secures £120 million funding round

Business & Strategy

Q&A: Innovation and sustainability in real estate

Retail

Driving value from Digital Commerce capabilities

Data Analytics & Data Science

Data Analytics & Data Science

The importance of a robust data strategy in retail

Digital Transformation

Supercharging digital transformation in the CPG sector

Business & Strategy

WIT Interview: Jo Graham, CIO of Boohoo.com

Business & Strategy

What the retail sector can learn from supply chain disruption

Financial Services

Retail lending: can BNPL still work post-pandemic?

Technology

Watch now: The Future of Digital Trust: Establishing the Foundations for a Resilient, Efficient and Safer Online World

We've partnered with LexisNexis® Risk Solutions to bring you this webinar exploring the future of digital trust in the online world

Technology

Technology

Only 1 in 8 workers are currently equipped to work in greentech

Jobbio's Aoibhinn McBride explains the importance of having skillsets for greentech and how you can upskill accordingly

Technology

The four essential qualities you should look for in a technology partner

The team at LexisNexis Risk Solutions explain the key characteristics you should be looking for in a digital transformation partner

Technology

Securing your digital assets using advanced strategies for app security

Enhancing app security to safeguard your digital assets is essential. Amy Groden-Morrison explains what strategies you can put in place

Technology

Transformative technology trends coming to the fore in 2024

AI isn’t the only development worth keeping an eye on in 2024, says Mobica’s global head of technology, Mariusz Stolarski

Recruitment

5 IT recruitment agencies you should know about

Here, we identify five IT recruitment agencies that stand out as notable drivers of tech hiring, globally

Payments technology

The future of biometric payments

Nearly 90% of consumers are excited about using biometrics, such as fingerprints or facial scans, when paying for things. The consensus is that they’re safer and easier to use than passwords. We go behind the technology of biometric payments

Payments technology

Blockchain

Blockchain technology in payments

Blockchain is driving value for payments businesses and consumers across cryptocurrencies, CBDCs and stablecoin infrastructure.

Payments technology

What’s the future of wearable payment devices?

The global market for wearable payment technology is expected to be worth $137bn by 2030, whether that’s using smartwatches, bracelets, jewellery – or even having a chip embedded under you skin

Cybersecurity

A history of online payment security

Over the years, industry leaders in internet business transactions have worked to create complex systems for ensuring online payment security

Payments technology

Future of payments technology

Consumers demand speed, convenience and security when it comes to payments, which puts technology in the driving seat

Financial Services

How Buy Now Pay Later technology works

Providers such as Klarna and Zilch are worth billions due to their accurate lending decision making. The reason? Artificial intelligence, a hundred or more data sources, and nudge theory. Charles Orton-Jones goes under the bonnet of Buy Now Pay Later

Telecoms

BT to migrate mainframe applications to cloud with Kyndryl

As part of a ten-year partnership with Kyndryl, BT Group is moving its mainframes to the cloud, in the aim of reducing costs and energy consumption.

Cloud & Edge Computing

Communications & Networking

Tata Communications launches private 5G centre of excellence

AI & Machine Learning

How hyperautomation is disrupting global telecoms to fuel growth

Cloud & Edge Computing

Virgin Media O2 powers first 5G hospital in the UK

Research

Digital policy key to G7 countries hitting net zero targets

Telecoms

What does 5G mean for enterprise business?

Transport & Logistics

Busting the mobility myths of the transport industry

Digital Transformation

AI & Machine Learning

Use cases for AI and automation in transport and logistics

Data Analytics & Data Science

Efficient, multimodal transport requires a data management revolution

Digital Transformation

Rebuilding public infrastructure with digital capabilities post-COVID

Transport & Logistics

Sustainability will be a key focus as the transport sector transitions in 2022

Automotive

Parking in 2022: could one digital solution solve its myriad of challenges?