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Fatal collapse a timely reminder about bridge safety
BBC

Fatal collapse a timely reminder about bridge safety

Corrosion and extreme weather may have weakened the ageing Genoa motorway bridge, which collapsed and killed and injured dozens.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018

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Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal
BBC

Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal

Australian firm Software Combined enters the Dutch market by acquiring Unified Streaming, marking its first European expansion and boosting tech presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Sharon Baylay-Bell named chair as PMC gears for global growth
Microsoft

Sharon Baylay-Bell named chair as PMC gears for global growth

PMC appoints Sharon Baylay-Bell as Chair, backed by BGF investment, to drive global growth in technology services for retail and direct-to-consumer brands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
eToro appoints Lale Akoner as Global Market Analyst
BBC

eToro appoints Lale Akoner as Global Market Analyst

eToro has appointed Lale Akoner as its new Global Market Analyst, boosting its investment insights team with her ten years of industry experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Aerologix & Soar team up to create massive digital atlas
Smart Cities

Aerologix & Soar team up to create massive digital atlas

Aerologix and Soar have teamed up to launch the world's largest digital atlas, integrating over 36,000 drone pilots with 700,000 maps.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
UK businesses at higher risk of ransomware on holidays
Ransomware

UK businesses at higher risk of ransomware on holidays

Research by Semperis reveals that over 50% of UK firms are vulnerable to ransomware during holidays and weekends due to understaffed security teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Cloudinary supports C2PA standard to combat fake media
Digital Provenance

Cloudinary supports C2PA standard to combat fake media

Cloudinary supports the C2PA standard to enhance digital media transparency, partnering with Dow Jones to combat fake content amid the rise of AI-generated media.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches
Data Protection

Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches

Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Google joins C2PA, bolstering fight against digital misinformation
Marketing Technologies

Google joins C2PA, bolstering fight against digital misinformation

Google joins the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity as a steering member, reinforcing efforts to boost transparency and tackle misinformation in digital content.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
UK institutions' cyber resilience flagged in new National Security report
Marketing Technologies

UK institutions' cyber resilience flagged in new National Security report

National Cyber Security Centre report highlights concerning cyber resilience of key UK institutions; BBC, NHS, Royal Mail, and British Library as being significantly vulnerable.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward
Unified Communications

Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward

Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019

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Nexer Digital aids firms in European Accessibility Act prep
BBC

Nexer Digital aids firms in European Accessibility Act prep

Nexer Digital has landed key clients Bupa and Auto Trader to enhance compliance with the forthcoming European Accessibility Act, aiming for inclusive digital experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Will Kirk teams up with BT to digitise UK heritage firms
Robotics

Will Kirk teams up with BT to digitise UK heritage firms

Will Kirk has teamed up with BT to promote tech adoption among UK heritage businesses, as research reveals two-thirds value technology for tradition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development
Artificial Intelligence

Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development

Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
NHS at crossroads: embracing digital transformation challenges
Platform-as-a-Service

NHS at crossroads: embracing digital transformation challenges

The NHS stands at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. A recent BT-hosted roundtable identified key barriers and potential solutions for adopting advanced technologies to improve patient care.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity
Marketing Technologies

Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity

Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Kingsfield Tech team granted Microsoft Gold Accreditation after £1m sales milestone
Unified Communications

Kingsfield Tech team granted Microsoft Gold Accreditation after £1m sales milestone

Kingsfield's expanding tech team has achieved Gold Accreditation from Microsoft after reaching over £1 million in sales in just five months.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023