Software stories
Westcon-Comstor hits record USD $5.24 billion sales in FY25
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Westcon-Comstor achieved record FY25 sales of USD $5.24 billion, driven by 19.3% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on software and recurring revenues.
Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential
3 days ago
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims
3 days ago
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Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.
Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams
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digital transformation
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iaas
Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.
More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
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Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.
In the AI gold rush, data centre infrastructure vendors are selling shovels
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datacentre infrastructure
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Schneider Electric leads in liquid cooling tech for AI data centres, tackling heat challenges amid booming demand for high-performance computing infrastructure.
NextWave & Diffblue join forces to transform testing in finance
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financial systems
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NextWave Consulting and Diffblue team up to revolutionise software testing for financial firms, tackling delays and boosting test coverage with AI technology.
Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets
This month
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supply chain & logistics
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fleet management
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software
Samsara launches Recognition, an AI tool for fleets that rewards safe truck drivers, aiming to boost retention and safety in the transport sector.
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
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edutech
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Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.
Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws
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firewalls
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network security
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financial systems
Kaspersky reveals Lazarus Group's 'Operation SyncHole,' targeting South Korean supply chains via software vulnerabilities and watering hole attacks.
UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
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digital transformation
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Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.
Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.
Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
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Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year
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devops
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financial systems
UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.
Softonic sees surge in wellness app downloads during April
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Softonic reports a surge in downloads of stress-relief apps during Stress Awareness Month, with wellness tools now doubling on its platform in a year.
Veeam unveils secure AI access to backups with Anthropic MCP
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virtualisation
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data protection
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data analytics
Veeam unveils AI-ready features with Model Context Protocol support, enabling secure, context-aware access to backup data for smarter enterprise solutions.
Lineaje launches AI-powered self-healing for software security
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application security
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partner programmes
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devsecops
Lineaje unveils AI-driven tools to enhance software supply chain security, offering self-healing open-source packages and comprehensive risk analysis.
CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
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digital transformation
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software development
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software
ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use
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martech
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commerce systems
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software
Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.