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CloudGuard secures Investment fromNPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance
NPIF II backs advanced cybersecurity specialist to boost regional expansion and talent development A Manchester-based cybersecurity start-up has become the latest North West business to raise Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) funding, as it sets out to create up to 20 new cybersecurity jobs over the next 12 months. Founded in Manchester...
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Virgin Media O2 deploys UK’s first 5G standalone small cells
Virgin Media O2 has installed the UK’s first 5G standalone small cells, delivering enhanced urban mobile connectivity. The deployment, in central Birmingham, targets some of the city’s busiest areas and has already demonstrated impressive results. Initial performance data reveals enhanced mobile internet experiences for customers, with speeds reaching up to 300Mbps through the implementation of...
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UK E-Commerce Parcel Delivery Market, 2024-2032 – Amazon, Royal Mail, and DHL Lead United Kingdom Parcel Delivery Market Amid E-Commerce Surge and Tech Advancements
Dublin, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “United Kingdom E-Commerce Parcel Delivery Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to this report, the United Kingdom e-commerce parcel delivery market size reached a value of USD 4.91 billion in 2023. Aided by the rapid development of the e-commerce sector...
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UK to create world-first ‘early warning system’ for pandemics
New partnership with cutting-edge life sciences company Oxford Nanopore will lead to better scientific research and could create tests and treatments for patients, saving lives Patients suspected of having severe acute respiratory infections will be diagnosed within 6 hours, supporting the establishment of a new diagnostic system Technology will allow potential outbreaks of bacterial or viral diseases to...
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Is the Digital Transformation of Businesses Complete? | Silicon UK Tech News
Digital transformation has reshaped business landscapes, but is it ever truly complete? Experts argue it’s an ongoing journey that extends beyond technology to include continuous innovation, adaptable leadership, and skilled talent. As AI and automation rapidly evolve, businesses must focus on sustaining momentum and navigating new challenges to remain competitive in a dynamic digital...
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OpenAI Adds ChatGPT Search Features | Silicon UK Tech News
OpenAI’s ChatGPT gets search features, putting it in direct competition with Microsoft and Google, amidst questions over accuracy OpenAI has begun broadly rolling out search engine features that it began testing in July, putting the heavily backed start-up in more direct competition with Google and major stakeholder Microsoft. The feature also brings ChatGPT into competition...
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Diffblue secures £4.9 million Investment from investors including Citi
Diffblue Secures $6.3 Million in New Funding Amidst 3x Growth Period New capital, customers and CEO to fuel explosive momentum for generative AI-for-code market innovator OXFORD, United Kingdom, October 30, 2024 – Diffblue, creators of the world’s first fully autonomous generative AI-for-code software, today announced it has secured $6.3 million in new capital as...
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Promotion Rules For Cryptoasset Firms: Key Insights From The UK’s Financial Promotion Regime
Cryptoassets are often in the news and have come under greater regulatory scrutiny in recent years. Incidents such as the collapse of FTX, along with deficiencies in governance, risk management, and operational resilience, as well as price volatility, have raised public concerns and attention. Currently, cryptoassets remain largely unregulated in the UK. However, in an...
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What’s new in Apple Intelligence – and how to install it in the UK
Apple Intelligence is rolling out on certain iPhones, iPads and Macs around the world. The artificial intelligence (AI) now helps Apple users with things like writing, emailing and photo curation. “This is the beginning of an exciting new era,” said Apple chief executive Tim Cook on X. But, for many users in the UK, it...
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UK seeks tech partner for border crossing systems
The UK’s Home Office has launched a procurement for tech support and services to oversee border control and immigration via a contract estimated to be worth up to £195 million ($253 million). A competition notice confirms the Home Office is looking for system management and development support partners for its Border Crossing system; its Borders...
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UK-India driving tech for global good
India is globally recognised as a technology superpower. Its reputation for technology excellence is firmly established and celebrated across the globe. There is no sphere in which India is not making its mark. Partnership(Getty Images/iStockphoto) Like India, the United Kingdom is a research and innovation powerhouse. The UK has won more Nobel prizes for science...