About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
News Editor
Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.
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Ramco unveils Chia, an AI agent for service workflows
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digital transformation
Ramco launches Chia, a no-code conversational AI agent to orchestrate complex, multi-step service workflows across enterprise systems.
Topol unveils Lettr transactional email tool for Laravel
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uc
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email security
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rpa
Topol launches Lettr, a Laravel-first transactional email tool promising domain control and no-code templates for product teams.
AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
UK IT departments most confident on AI future-readiness
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
UK IT teams are Europe’s most confident on AI and cybersecurity, yet a survey shows many still lag in turning that optimism into maturity.
ABB to buy Premium Power to boost power advisory work
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
ABB is acquiring Irish consultancy Premium Power to bolster its European power systems advisory services amid rising grid complexity.
Vape Guardian raises funds to develop vape-detection tech
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iot
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Vape Guardian secures seed funding of GBP £350,000 via Angel Investment Network to expand its vape-detection tech in schools and beyond.
Manchester & Galway hubs forge start-up expansion pact
Last week
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
Manchester’s GBP £1.7bn Sister hub and Galway’s Platform94 sign a 12-month pact to ease cross-Irish Sea expansion for start-ups.
Hunting adopts Legalfly AI to standardise contracts
Last week
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data protection
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digital transformation
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rpa
Hunting deploys Legalfly’s AI platform to standardise contract review, cut repeat legal work and tighten governance across regions.
Seismic & Highspot to merge in AI sales software deal
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
Seismic to merge with Highspot, uniting rival sales enablement platforms in an AI-first deal with Permira to remain controlling shareholder.
UK scale-up founders fear AI could trigger job cuts
Last week
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
UK scale-up founders warn staff lack AI skills, with most slowing hiring and a third expecting job cuts within a year, Helm survey finds.
Firgun backs Photonic from its $250m fund
Last week
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semiconductors
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quantum computing
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microsoft
Firgun’s debut quantum fund deal backs Canada’s Photonic from its $250m pot, deepening cross-border UK-North America ties.
Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties
Last week
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Exclusive Networks deepens its UK and Ireland portfolio by adding Extreme’s AI-driven cloud networking platform to its cybersecurity-focused line-up.
Hedgehog lab gains B Corp status, launches impact fund
Last week
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clean technologies
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software development
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sustainability
Hedgehog lab secures B Corp certification and launches a Social Value Fund to channel client revenue and staff time into community impact.
Hexaware & CareInsight to scale AI across healthcare
Last week
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Hexaware and CareInsight partner to embed AI in everyday healthcare operations, targeting large-scale rollout across payers and providers.
Bitget unveils GracyAI avatar to guide crypto users
Last week
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crypto
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blockchain
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partner programmes
Bitget launches GracyAI, a chatty avatar of boss Gracy Chen to guide crypto users on strategy and mindset, not quick-fire price tips.
ECI Connect 2026 to spotlight practical AI in business
Last week
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
ECI opens registration for its 2026 Connect conference in Las Vegas, promising hands-on, practical AI guidance for everyday business use.
FCA confirms final BNPL rules, fintech sector welcomes move
Last week
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fintech
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bnpl
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payment technologies
FCA unveils final BNPL rules from July 2026, bringing sector under regulation as fintechs hail a proportionate, consumer-focused regime.
Budget 2026 to drive AI adoption & skills in Singapore
Last week
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digital transformation
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martech
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hcm
Global tech firms say Singapore’s Budget 2026 marks a shift from pilot projects to large-scale AI rollout and workforce-wide skills upgrades.
Client focus & AI adoption shape Australian law firms
Last week
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data protection
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document management
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digital transformation
Australian midsize law firms double down on client care and incremental growth as AI use goes mainstream amid workload and talent strains.
Notitia & Rod Jager form Tasmanian data partnership
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Notitia partners with Rod Jager Consulting to establish a formal Tasmanian base, expanding data and digital transformation services statewide.