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The Cabling Group named Panduit Platinum Partner in Europe
Network Infrastructure

The Cabling Group named Panduit Platinum Partner in Europe

The move gives the UK specialist sole Platinum status in Europe, strengthening its position as Panduit courts more enterprise network projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Cotiss pivots to commercial intelligence for finance leaders
Software-as-a-Service

Cotiss pivots to commercial intelligence for finance leaders

Finance leaders at large enterprises could miss price rises and leaked savings as Cotiss shifts from procurement software to inbox-driven intelligence.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250
Manufacturing

Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250

The listing underlines growing demand for reliable workplace technology as the firm manages more than 1,500 meeting rooms across Britain and Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Black & White Engineering grows graduate intake to 217
Data centers

Black & White Engineering grows graduate intake to 217

Demand for data centre and critical infrastructure work is driving the consultancy's early-career workforce to 17.3% of staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
US accounts for 53.5% of global bot traffic, says Decodo
eCommerce

US accounts for 53.5% of global bot traffic, says Decodo

Bots now generate more than half of web requests worldwide, with AI-driven browsing pushing automated traffic up 7,851% in 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Drata launches AI agent governance for Anthropic users
Data Protection

Drata launches AI agent governance for Anthropic users

Enterprises running Anthropic-based agents can now track and control their actions, as Drata opens limited access to a new governance tool.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
10x Banking raises GBP £40 million from AshGrove Capital
Software-as-a-Service

10x Banking raises GBP £40 million from AshGrove Capital

The London-based software group is set to expand sales after turning EBITDA-positive and growing annual recurring revenue by more than 30%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
CFOs wary of global hiring as compliance losses rise
Human Capital Management

CFOs wary of global hiring as compliance losses rise

Despite strong interest in overseas recruitment, almost all surveyed finance chiefs said non-compliance had already cost their firms money.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

SHI joins Tokenomics Foundation as Founding Member
Digital Transformation

SHI joins Tokenomics Foundation as Founding Member

The move gives businesses a new framework to measure AI spending, value and governance as token-based costs become harder to predict.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
IKEA teams with Urban Jungle for UK home insurance
Customer Experience

IKEA teams with Urban Jungle for UK home insurance

Retailer moves into regulated services as the tie-up offers UK shoppers home cover from GBP £60 a year with no cancellation fee.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
JD.com's Joybuy expands in UK amid subsidy scrutiny
Supply Chain

JD.com's Joybuy expands in UK amid subsidy scrutiny

Regulatory concerns are mounting as Joybuy's rapid UK rollout puts pressure on rivals with same-day delivery and a cheaper subscription than Amazon Prime.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
UK homebuyers face unexpected costs in 95% of moves
Real estate

UK homebuyers face unexpected costs in 95% of moves

Unexpected charges are deepening stress for UK buyers, with most reporting costs they had not budgeted for and longer-than-expected move times.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
UK brings solar storm tools into live forecasting use
Space

UK brings solar storm tools into live forecasting use

A £9 billion exposure to major space weather events is prompting earlier warnings for flights, GPS users and the electricity grid.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses
Fintech

Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses

The deal gives accountants advising smaller firms fresh guidance on online payments, banking and cash flow as merchants seek quicker, simpler set-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Ordnance Survey reports record revenue amid AI push
Smart Cities

Ordnance Survey reports record revenue amid AI push

Demand for trusted location data lifted annual sales as utilities, councils and consumers used new services to cut risk and plan infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens
Software-as-a-Service

UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens

Most UK commercial landlords are still only piloting AI, as integration and skills gaps, not cost, slow wider rollout across portfolios.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
ATG Access wins fourth RoSPA Gold Award for safety
Manufacturing

ATG Access wins fourth RoSPA Gold Award for safety

The accolade highlights tighter safety controls and stronger audit scores at the St Helens manufacturer, with only one lost-time accident in five years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026