Newbury IT specialist acquired by German technology giant
Qolcom, a Newbury-based IT specialist founded in 2005, is celebrating acquisition by European IT solutions provider Bechtle AG. Qolcom employs 44 people and specialises in digital workplace solutions, network infrastructure and security. The company generated revenues of €30 million in its most recent financial year. The acquisition of Qolcom is part of Bechtle’s ongoing strategy […]
CyberThreat 2024 returns to London
Cybersecurity professionals are set to gather in London for this year’s CyberThreat conference, a two-day event hosted by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre and SANS Institute. Taking place at the Novotel London West on 9 and 10 December, CyberThreat 2024 will provide a platform for attendees to share experiences, learn about new tools and […]
SNO secures Select MSP status with Cisco and launches new remote solution for SMEs
Specialist Network Operations (SNO), an IT managed service provider (MSP) with bases in London, Owestry and Dallas, has recently been awarded Select MSP status by Cisco. This designation marks a significant step in SNO’s commitment to enhancing its service offerings for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). In conjunction with this achievement, SNO has unveiled its […]
Anima People unveils AI platform for enhanced insider threat detection – PsycSec
Anima People, an award-winning female-led cybersecurity startup, has announced the launch of PsycSec, its new AI-driven platform. PsycSec aims to enhance security engagement and improve detection and prevention of insider threats through techniques formerly used by the military to screen potential recruits for high-profile positions. The London startup was founded by a group of diverse […]
New Scientist Live 2024 comes to London
A weekend of thought-provoking talks, discoveries and interactive experiences is set to take place at ExCeL, London and online on 12-13 October 2024 (10.00-17.00). The “world’s greatest festival of ideas and discoveries” is returning to London. New Scientist Live will take showcase the “best in science, technology, and the world around us”. The gigantic show […]
Future Stores’ tech-driven retail concept will create 40 jobs
London’s Oxford Street is set to welcome a new tech and data-focused retail concept with the arrival of Future Stores at the end of October, bringing with it 40 new jobs. Described as a “brand-new concept in immersive retail media, a global first”, Future Stores will cover 435 square metres at 95 Oxford Street, near […]
SheCanCode launches mentoring programme to support women in tech
After successfully launching its community platform and continuing its growth, collaborative community for women in technology, SheCanCode, is introducing a Mentoring Programme, which aims to provide support for women at every stage of their tech careers. For mentees, the programme provides access to experienced professionals who offer tailored guidance, career insights, and skill development opportunities. […]
NetMind.AI invests £2M in TG0 via partnership to drive AI innovation
TG0, a London-based tech hardware company, has announced a transformative partnership with fellow London firm NetMind.AI, marking a major milestone in the development of customisable, AI-driven technology solutions. TG0’s cutting-edge platform, which integrates AI-driven touch and pressure sensing directly into materials, will be further advanced through this partnership. By employing machine learning algorithms and sophisticated […]
JPMorgan bolsters technology investment with two appointments
JPMorgan Chase has announced a leadership shake-up to bolster its technology investment division. Chris Grose and Greg Mendelson have been appointed as global co-heads of the team. The move comes as investment banking in technology has seen a resurgence across Wall Street. JPMorgan, whihc has 22,000 employees across the UK and its regional headquarters in […]
Forterro launches cloud-based ERP solution for e-commerce businesses
London software solutions provider Forterro has switched its focus from the industrial midmarket to a solution tailored for retail, wholesale, warehousing and e-commerce companies, with the launch of Orderwise Cloud. Orderwise Cloud is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that enables businesses to reduce their total cost of ownership (TCO) while benefiting from enhanced […]