American Stories

Sound Devices unveils Astral Mini Plus & software updates

Sound Devices adds Astral Mini Plus wireless transmitter as it rolls out firmware, SoundBase integration and cloud upload updates for 8-Series recorders.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Global Stories

Encryption

Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating

AI adoption is exposing a gap between what systems can do and what organisations can prove, as provenance, integrity and accountability become essential.

By Lakshmi Hanspal • 4 min read • Last week

Data sharing

Retailers link one million repeat offenders in Auror network

Auror says retailers have linked more than one million repeat offenders, with U.S. chains driving most of the cross-store crime matches.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

DevOps

OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools

OpenAI widens Codex with Mac desktop control, browser tasks and new workflow tools for developers as it pushes the assistant beyond code generation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Canva launches AI 2.0 to turn prompts into editable designs

Canva expands AI push with conversational design, task automation and workplace connectors in bid to become an agentic platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

eLearning

Skillsoft data shows surge in AI skills validation

Skillsoft data shows a sharp rise in AI learning and validation activity, with benchmark completions up 994% as employers seek proof of practical capability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Rithum launches SupplyExplorer to speed supplier discovery

Rithum rolls out SupplyExplorer as retailers face pressure to widen assortments and cut supplier sourcing delays.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

IWF & Cyacomb launch workplace abuse material scans

IWF and Cyacomb launch workplace device scans to spot known child sexual abuse material, as reports and AI-generated content surge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Network Infrastructure

UK among cheaper markets in global broadband price league

UK ranks 70th in Broadband Genie's global survey, as Eastern Europe tops the cheapest fixed-line internet markets and North America stays costly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Dcycle launches AI platform to unite financial data

Dcycle broadens beyond ESG with AI system that joins finance, operations and sustainability data for quicker management decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Transformation

Recruiters warn AI may be screening out strong candidates

UK recruiters warn AI-led hiring is filtering out strong candidates, with many candidates saying automated screening is unfair and impersonal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Your.Cloud acquires Pure Cloud Solutions in UK push

Your.Cloud deepens UK managed services push with Pure Cloud Solutions takeover, backing the Tamworth firm's local brand and leadership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Young workers overlook payroll as strategic career option

Only 3% of 18- to 24-year-olds see payroll as strategic, as Cezanne HR warns of a recruitment and succession challenge for employers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • This month

IT Industry

UK broadband switching jumps 24% as April bills rise

Uswitch says record March switching and stronger regional rivals are forcing UK broadband firms to sharpen deals as households seek to cut bills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children

ICO launches its biggest child privacy drive, with Nexer Digital building an accessible hub to help parents guide primary school children online.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

UK workers spend more time on admin than European peers

Ricoh survey finds British office staff lose 15 hours a week to paperwork, fuelling tension, lower motivation and worries over AI-driven change.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

AI set to transform transport management, Microlise finds

Microlise survey finds 70% of fleet managers expect AI to reshape transport operations this year, as pressure mounts to cut costs and improve efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • This month

Smart Cities

BackLite UK launches Knightsbridge digital ad site

BackLite UK opens Knightsbridge screens in Piccadilly Underpass, targeting luxury brands with more than 3 million fortnightly impacts across central London.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers

UK tech staff want more practical AI training as daily use outpaces formal instruction, with cybersecurity and data privacy top of the list.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • This month

Semiconductors

UK government launches GBP £500m Sovereign AI Unit

UK sovereign AI fund seeks to back startups, scale-ups and homegrown innovation as ministers aim to boost growth and strategic control.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • This month