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Finance firms prioritise AI but struggle to scale it

Last month
Finance leaders hail AI as core to strategy, yet fewer than half have scaled it beyond pilots amid legacy, skills and leadership hurdles.
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UK firms overconfident on EU AI Act as fines mount

Last month
UK firms most confident on EU AI Act readiness yet report more fines and contract turmoil than German and French rivals, study finds.
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Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies

Last month
Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.
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Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal

Last month
Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.
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Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum

Last month
Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.
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Gamma unveils GammaUCX to unify cloud voice estates

Last month
Gamma has launched GammaUCX, a single voice layer to unify mixed cloud and legacy telephony estates across more than 20 countries.
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Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms

Last month
Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.
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SER Group acquires Metaforce to boost AI-powered communications

Last month
SER Group has acquired Sweden's Metaforce to enhance its Doxis platform with AI-driven tools for automating and personalising customer communications.
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AI tools now essential as Europe tightens anti-money laundering rules

Last month
Europe's new anti-money laundering rules mandate AI integration, as legacy systems fail to meet rising financial crime challenges and regulatory standards.
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Abnormal AI named a leader again in 2025 Gartner email security

Last month
Abnormal AI retains its position as a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-driven threat detection and vision.
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Northamber acquires Nuvias UC hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million

Last month
Northamber has acquired Nuvias UC’s hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million, boosting its audio-visual and unified communications capabilities amid sector growth.
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OVHcloud opens Berlin region with three zones for EU resilience

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
OVHcloud has launched a new three-zone cloud region in Berlin to boost digital sovereignty and resilience for organisations across Europe.
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Germany pioneers quantum-resistant ID cards for digital security

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Germany is set to launch quantum-resistant ID cards, pioneering new cryptography to protect digital identities against future quantum computing threats.
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European eCommerce marketers struggle with Black Friday personalisation

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Nearly all European eCommerce marketers view personalisation as vital, yet 27% find it hard to tailor Black Friday offers amid heavy workloads.
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Spain leads unified communications surge as EU market grows

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Spain leads the EU unified communications surge with a 104% revenue rise, driven by education demand and renewed projects as the market grows in Q4 2025.
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Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures’ SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government’s £150 million professional services strategy.
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Marketers struggle to personalise Black Friday offers despite need

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Nearly all marketers see personalisation as vital for Black Friday, yet 27% struggle to tailor offers, risking customer loyalty and sales opportunities.
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Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
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Australian firms boost GenAI spending despite shadow AI risks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Nearly 75% of Australian firms plan to increase GenAI spending despite risks from staff-led, unregulated use of AI tools raising privacy and compliance concerns.
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Retail brands to send 3.9 billion messages in 2025 season

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Retail brands will send a record 3.9 billion messages in the 2025 shopping season, up 15%, as AI and richer digital channels boost customer engagement.