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Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.
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UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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A study finds 88% of UK public companies rely on US tech providers, raising concerns over national digital sovereignty and economic risks.
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Fuse Energy expands into domestic gas after $10m funding

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Fuse Energy, serving 50,000 UK homes, expands into domestic gas after securing $10m in funding to cut bills and boost green energy growth.
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Cognite appoints AI leaders to drive innovation push

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cognite appoints Geir Engdahl as CTO of AI and James Sirota as Global Head of Engineering to drive its AI-first strategy in industrial sectors.
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M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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emergency services
M Group to acquire Telent, enhancing digital infrastructure services and expanding sector reach, pending regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland.
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IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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IFS Ultimo plans to quadruple its indirect sales by 2030, expanding its partner network across key global regions and enhancing its EAM software offerings.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Westcoast for UK distribution

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has partnered with Westcoast to distribute an extensive range of communications and networking technologies across the UK and Ireland.
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Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.
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West London tech sector threatened by power shortages

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Power shortages risk stalling West London's tech boom, warns Aggreko. Energy solutions like battery storage and advanced generators are critical for new data centre projects.