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Wireless Logic comments on AIOT
With Transforma Insights forecasting that Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) connections are set to rise to 9.1 billion by 2033, we talk to Iain Davidson, Head of Product Marketing at Wireless Logic about how AI is transforming traditional processes across industries, and why this has the potential to elevate the IoT.
Precisely appoints Walid Abu-Hadba as CEO
Global data integrity company Precisely appoints Walid Abu-Hadba as its new CEO. He succeeds Josh Rogers, who will transition into an advisory role as vice chairman to support continuity during the leadership change.
Apricorn comments on World Backup Day
In an era where digital data serves as the lifeblood of modern commerce, World Backup Day – observed annually on 31 March – has evolved from a simple awareness campaign into a critical business imperative.
Opus Forensic Accounting expands in north west
A major boost to forensic accounting capability sees Opus Forensic Accounting strengthening its operations with the appointment of Paul Widger FCA as Director at its Manchester office. Widger is joined by specialist Carolyn Plummer, significantly boosting the firm’s national forensic capabilities and expertise in personal-injury cases.
Opus continues south coast expansion
Marking the next phase of the firm’s growth in the South Coast region, Opus Restructuring and Insolvency appoints experienced Insolvency Practitioner Andrew Watling as a Partner.
Lenovo completes acquisition of Infinidat
Global technology powerhouse, Lenovo completes its acquisition of enterprise storage solutions leader, Infinidat bringing together two innovation-driven companies committed to delivering powerful, scalable, and secure storage solutions for mission-critical environments.
CRN recognizes Lewis as Channel Leader for the third time
For the third consecutive year, CRN UK – a brand of The Channel Company – selects James “JT” Lewis, Infinidat’s Director of Channel Sales for EMEA and APJ, and Regional Sales Director for DACH and France, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Leaders EMEA list.
Wilkin Chapman Rollits acquires LRC
Lincolnshire’s and Yorkshire’s largest law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits is expanding its specialist services across recoveries, litigation, and insolvency in sectors such as healthcare, education, and commercial services following the acquisition of Nottingham-based Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd.
Atradius comments on BoE interest rates
Businesses face rising pressures following the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s announcement to hold interest rates at 3.75%.
Opus opens new Sheffield office
Increasing demand for restructuring and insolvency expertise in the East Midlands and Yorkshire regions, sees corporate restructuring experts, Opus Restructuring & Insolvency opens a new office in Sheffield.
HBX Group partners Outpayce to grow fintech
B2B travel technology marketplace, HBX Group announces a strategic partnership with Outpayce from Amadeus to revolutionize digital payments across the travel industry.
Yubico opens 3rd Global HQ in Singapore
Inventor of FIDO passkeys and creator of the YubiKey, the most secure passkey, cybersecurity company Yubico announces the opening of its third global headquarters in Singapore.
What hopeful economic news means for the upcoming Spring Statement
Last year was not so much a case of adverse indicators about the UK economy, more a matter of frustratingly marginal progress against the government’s avowed top priority of stimulating sustained and sustainable growth.
341 year-old firm saved by Opus
A 341-year-old British institution has been pulled back from the brink following a rescue deal that preserves centuries of craftsmanship and dozens of specialist roles.
Could rising insolvencies address the UK's zombie problem?
After a year of fluctuating business failure statistics, a sharp rise in company insolvencies in October 2025 generated the usual concerns about a possible tsunami of Administrations and Liquidations amid suggestions that the 2024 Autumn Budget’s business tax rises and increases in the National Minimum Wage were finally coming home to roost.
Yubico technology sees ROI soar
Companies using Yubico’s technology are seeing a 99.99% reduction in addressable breach costs, and return on investment (ROI) soar by 265%, according to the latest study by Forrester Consulting.
Evans Falco joins Azets Wealth Management
Chartered financial planners Evans Falco LLP joins Azets Wealth Management, furthering Azets’ national growth following its recent acquisitions of Milne Craig in Glasgow and Laurus Associates in Newcastle.
Data Privacy Day, IO comments
The theme of this year’s Data Privacy Day is ‘You have the power to take charge of your data’ and is a call to action for businesses, governments and individuals to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. For organizations it means providing data privacy is governed in practice, not just on paper. We talk to Sam Peters, Chief Product Officer, IO for his views.
e2e Assure expands OT protection
Latest research from SOC-as-a-service provider, e2e-assure reveals that despite expecting their Operational Technology (OT) to be targeted, over 50% of organizations report uncoordinated monitoring means they are lacking the resilience to respond from a cyber attack.
Insolvencies static despite business-bashing budget
It seems that Autumn is not just the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, as Keats so lyrically described it. It’s also a time for making life difficult for businesses with the Chancellor dumping huge amounts of extra costs into their financial models, threatening both profitability and viability.
Rocket Software Comments on Dora
One year after the anniversary of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into effect, we ask Cynthia Overby, Director Strategic Security Solutions, zCOE at Rocket Software, how DORA alongside the UK’s Operational Resilience Rules and its statutory framework for Critical Third Parties (CTP) can determine how financial institutions need to operate in the region.
Bamforth joins Opus Business Advisory Group
Global business advisory firm, Opus Business Advisory Group appoints Heather Bamforth as Director, bringing two decades of experience in business turnaround and strategic support. Previously at KPMG, she will focus on strengthening the firm's Manchester-based advisory capabilities.
Red flag for UK automotive as claims spike
Surge of late payments in the automotive industry indicates mounting financial stress for the UK’s automotive sector with claims against UK OEMs, component manufacturers, and dealerships rising by 78% year-on-year, according to new data from Atradius one of the UK’s large trade credit insurers.
NETSCOUT enhances observability capabilities
To help enterprises strengthen their digital resilience NETSCOUT SYSTEMS announces enhancements to its award-winning observability solutions.
Failed invoice payments on the rise, warns Atradius
Mounting economic stress in the retail and hospitality sectors is pushing up claims for late and unpaid invoices, according to the latest research from the UK’s largest trade credit insurer, Atradius.
Black Hat, the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security event series, is partnering with Semperis, the identity-driven cyber resilience and crisis management company, to deliver the world premiere of the groundbreaking cyberwar documentary.