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Kicking the pesticide can down the road
Agricultural Technology

Kicking the pesticide can down the road

A global review of 1,700 studies warns pesticides harm hundreds of non-target species and could deepen biodiversity loss, even at approved doses.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

NiCE announces 2025 partner awards for AI & automation excellence
Unified Communications

NiCE announces 2025 partner awards for AI & automation excellence

NiCE has honoured partners across APAC and EMEA for driving AI and automation excellence in customer service with its 2025 International Partner Awards.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Firewalls

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates
Digital Transformation

AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates

Businesses adopting AI with hybrid pricing models see subscription growth rates double, outperforming those who do not adjust pricing alongside AI integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Huma launches AI tool to automate clinical note-taking
Generative AI

Huma launches AI tool to automate clinical note-taking

Huma has launched Hi Scribe, an AI tool automating clinical note-taking and billing, now used in 870 practices serving 10 million patients globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
Data Protection

Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification

Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

RETN named most connected network at London Internet Exchange
DataCentre infrastructure

RETN named most connected network at London Internet Exchange

RETN has been named the most connected network at the London Internet Exchange, leading in unique network connections across LINX platforms in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Manual finance processes cost firms 44 hours per week
Financial Systems

Manual finance processes cost firms 44 hours per week

Manual finance processes cost professional services firms an average of 44 hours weekly, with UK and Benelux firms losing over 50 hours due to errors and manual tasks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
QSIC partners with Wingstop to deliver curated music in Sydney
Data Analytics

QSIC partners with Wingstop to deliver curated music in Sydney

QSIC teams up with Wingstop to craft a bold, AI-curated music experience for the US chain's first Sydney outlet, enhancing its energetic brand vibe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
LFB Group launches modular data centre cooling for AI era
DataCentre infrastructure

LFB Group launches modular data centre cooling for AI era

LFB Group unveils its modular Fan Wall Unit, offering scalable, energy-efficient cooling for hyperscale and edge data centres tackling rising AI workloads.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
Data Protection

HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000

HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
AI adoption gap puts UK businesses at risk in procurement race
Digital Transformation

AI adoption gap puts UK businesses at risk in procurement race

Only 32% of UK firms use AI in procurement, risking competitive disadvantage as early adopters gain efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
European finance teams boost automation to tackle compliance
Crypto

European finance teams boost automation to tackle compliance

Eighty-one per cent of European finance teams have increased automation to tackle regulatory pressures, boosting compliance and enabling strategic business roles.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
UK credit card debt up as spending slows, missed payments rise
Data Analytics

UK credit card debt up as spending slows, missed payments rise

UK credit card debt rises as spending drops 6.8%, with average balances hitting GBP £1,845 and missed payments surging 23% in March 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Study reveals data anxiety remains high despite rising skills
Artificial Intelligence

Study reveals data anxiety remains high despite rising skills

Despite rising data skills, 78% of UK professionals still face data anxiety, with 27% avoiding data tasks, reveals a global study of over 2,400 workers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Novus Power selects ProScope to support renewable expansion
Unified Communications

Novus Power selects ProScope to support renewable expansion

Novus Power has chosen ProScope to manage operations as it rapidly expands in renewable energy, ensuring streamlined project control and growth support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology
Cartech

Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology

Amber has raised $45 million to expand its home battery and EV automation tech globally, ahead of Australia's 2025 battery rebate scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025