Manchester stories

M&S says Auror platform is helping cut store violence, with nine in 10 colleagues feeling safer as police use sharper data to target repeat offenders.

Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

UiPath has acquired Manchester-based AI firm Peak, aiming to enhance its vertical AI solutions and expand its market presence across various industries.

M247 revamps its Channel Partner Programme, aiming for growth with new perks, tiered benefits, and a special 'London Loyalty' promotion for key partners.

B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.

A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has expanded its US partnership with Microsoft, launching Azure Peering Service at LINX NoVA for enhanced public Microsoft cloud services connectivity.

Health On Cloud reveals global expansion plan for cutting-edge metaverse medical consultation platform, CURISALL.

Manchester authentication startup Zally is aiming to revolutionise cybersecurity with progressive behavioural biometrics technology.

SAS experts predict mixed outcomes for the finance sector in 2024 due to the rise of generative AI and transformative tech.

SAS details twelve predictions for AI's impact across various sectors, including finance and healthcare, by 2024.

Governments and research organizations are investing in quantum computing to address sustainability, defence, climate change and other societal challenges.

ACE Money Transfer from the UK has partnered with dLocal to strengthen their payout services across remittance hotspots in APAC and EMEA regions.

Lockbit3 leads ransomware surge in the year's first half, while unconventional targets surface amid new attack patterns.

TEG, live entertainment, sport, ticketing and data provider, announces the acquisition of two international sports businesses, Left Field Live and Rugby Live.

Cryptocurrency platform OKX has announced comprehensive API key security protection features, further enhancing user protection against external threats.

TeamViewer has announced the appointment of Sojung Lee as the new APAC president, with the company looking to enhance its growth within the region.

FIFA 22 perfectly demonstrates what we can expect from the next generation consoles - invigorating gameplay with outstanding visuals.

Ransomware attacks have increased by 288% in Q2 2021, with data leaks and double extortion becoming prevalent, warns NCC Group.