About Jake
Jake MacAndrew
Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key. Previously living in Edinburgh, he's back in his hometown of Toronto.
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CPaaS set to surpass contact centres as data & RCS evolve
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
By 2026, CPaaS may surpass traditional contact centres as RCS adoption and AI drive automated, interactive customer engagement experiences.
Upcoming London exchange targets established growth companies
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stock exchange
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stock market
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investment
London launches the Global Growth Market, a new stock exchange to ease public listing for established growth firms, with trading slated for 2026.
PayTrace & TreviPay offer net-terms & invoicing for B2B
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erp
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payment technologies
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mastercard
PayTrace partners with TreviPay to offer 30-day net-terms financing and integrated invoicing, enhancing payment flexibility for B2B merchants and buyers.
Ridge Security brings AI penetration testing to Azure cloud
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Ridge Security's AI-powered RidgeBot platform is now available on Azure Marketplace, offering continuous automated penetration testing for enterprise cloud.
AI reshapes CFO challenges as investor scrutiny shifts focus
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data analytics
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fintech
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cx
Q4 says that as AI reshapes CFO roles, finance chiefs are facing detailed questions on AI strategies, capital allocation, and future compliance costs.
Blackline Safety earns fourth spot on Deloitte Fast 500 list
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data analytics
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software development
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deloitte fast 500
Calgary-based Blackline Safety is on Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500, marking its fourth appearance for rapid growth in safety tech.
Data centres go underground with new sustainability plan
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Sustainable Integrated Data Farms fuse underground data centres, solar energy, and agrovoltaics to boost efficiency, food security and cut emissions.
Quantum threats to drive overhaul of cybersecurity by 2026
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
Quantum cyber threats force organisations to urgently adopt post-quantum cryptography and strengthen critical infrastructure defences by 2026.
Data shows majority of UK startup founders are now over 45
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report
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entrepreneurship
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startup ecosystem
A survey reveals 67% of UK startup founders are aged over 45, highlighting a shift towards entrepreneurship as a second career backed by personal funding.
Devolutions launches secure AI for remote desktop management
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digital transformation
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pam
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it automation
Devolutions launches secure AI integration in Remote Desktop Manager, enabling IT teams to automate tasks without exposing credentials or compromising control.
SentinelOne deepens AWS ties with new AI safeguards
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devops
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hyperscale
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cloud security
SentinelOne and AWS have introduced new tools to boost security for AI workloads, automating incident response and enhancing cloud protection for organisations.
SAFE acquires Balbix to launch unified AI cyber risk platform
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risk & compliance
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security operations
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ai
SAFE has acquired Balbix to launch a unified AI cyber risk platform, linking vulnerabilities and business impact for real-time risk management.
CData, Microsoft unlock broad MCP data connectivity
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data analytics
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martech
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ai security
CData's Connect AI now enables Microsoft Copilot Studio agents to access and act on live data from 350+ enterprise systems, boosting AI-driven business insights.
TRG Datacenters launches new 24 megawatt Houston site
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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edge computing
TRG Datacenters launches its 24 MW HOU2 site near Houston, offering USD $4.7m power savings and targeting hyperscale, cloud, and AI customers by 2026 Q4.
Liquibase & MongoDB partner to enhance AI database governance
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application security
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physical security
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devsecops
Liquibase and MongoDB have partnered to secure AI-driven database changes, integrating Liquibase Secure with MongoDB for enhanced governance and compliance.
Qure.ai & Microsoft partner on lung cancer AI imaging
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llms
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ai
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healthtech
Qure.ai partners with Microsoft to integrate AI lung cancer detection tools into US hospitals via the cloud-based Precision Imaging Network.
Smarsh & Google partner to archive encrypted RCS messages
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risk & compliance
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google
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gmail
Smarsh partners with Google to archive encrypted RCS messages on Android, helping regulated firms ensure compliance with modern communication standards.
Kyndryl Canada to build AI-powered data platform for HSO
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
HSO partners with Kyndryl and Microsoft to launch a unified data platform on Azure, enhancing healthcare analytics and AI adoption across 14,000 care sites.
Ivalua: 71% of UK businesses passed on rising costs to consumers
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supply chain
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report
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ivalua
Over 4 million UK businesses have raised prices amid soaring costs, risking supplier stability and supply chain health ahead of possible tax hikes.
BT says better workplace tech could cut UK sick leave by 2030
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
UK firms could regain nine sick days per worker by 2030 through upgraded connected technology, boosting productivity in retail, finance and healthcare sectors.