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Huboo launches US operations with Dallas fulfilment base
Supply Chain

Huboo launches US operations with Dallas fulfilment base

The Dallas launch gives brands a US fulfilment base, helping them ship nationwide and expand into a market that drives overseas sales growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
PEAK:AIO & Los Alamos launch Lattice for AI storage
High Performance Computing

PEAK:AIO & Los Alamos launch Lattice for AI storage

The open-source system is designed to ease storage bottlenecks that can leave costly GPUs underused in AI and high-performance computing clusters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
V7 Recruitment wins exclusive MJM data centre deal
Digital Transformation

V7 Recruitment wins exclusive MJM data centre deal

The pact underscores fierce competition for skilled staff as data centre building accelerates across Europe and into the US.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Vespertec teams with PEAK:AIO on AI storage systems
Digital Transformation

Vespertec teams with PEAK:AIO on AI storage systems

Enterprise buyers get a vendor-neutral option as the tie-up aims to ease AI data bottlenecks and speed deployments on open infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Manchester stories

Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum
Human Capital Management

Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum

The recognition underlines a stronger culture and staff development push at the Manchester IT firm, after it lifted from Silver in three years.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Venture Forge appoints Kenwright as Chief Commercial Officer
eCommerce

Venture Forge appoints Kenwright as Chief Commercial Officer

The 21-person Amazon agency is beefing up ahead of Prime Day as it seeks to win more client brands and widen its market reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Trunk launches PartnerAmp sports partnerships advisory
Marketing strategy

Trunk launches PartnerAmp sports partnerships advisory

Brands and rights holders will get a free diagnostic as scrutiny grows over whether sports sponsorships drive business value beyond visibility.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Pulsant completes GBP £2 million data centre upgrade
Customer Experience

Pulsant completes GBP £2 million data centre upgrade

Visitors and engineers now face easier access and better facilities after a GBP £2 million overhaul across eight UK sites, Pulsant said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
Smart Cities

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year

Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
CyberNorth & Check Point bring summit to Newcastle
Fintech

CyberNorth & Check Point bring summit to Newcastle

The North East's cyber profile gets a boost as the first regional Cyber Leader Summit arrives in Newcastle this autumn.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges
Smart TV

Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges

Broadband gaps could spoil live action for 2.4 million UK households as millions stream football matches this summer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Manchester cuts hazardous prescribing with SMASH tool
Digital Transformation

Manchester cuts hazardous prescribing with SMASH tool

An early Salford pilot found a 40% drop in hazardous prescribing within 12 months, prompting a rollout across 400 GP practices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Greater Manchester AI sector valued at USD $4.7 billion
Smart Cities

Greater Manchester AI sector valued at USD $4.7 billion

The city region is drawing more investors and employers as nearly USD $1 billion has flowed into its AI firms since 2010.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
London keeps Europe's top spot for tech investment
Unified Communications

London keeps Europe's top spot for tech investment

Technology investment softened last year, but the UK still drew more projects than France and Germany as London stayed ahead of Paris.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
ANS renews Azure Expert MSP status after independent audit
Private Cloud

ANS renews Azure Expert MSP status after independent audit

The renewal gives customers added assurance on large Azure estates as Microsoft keeps its most selective managed service badge for proven delivery.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Automotive Insights & Regit launch vehicle-matched research
Data Privacy

Automotive Insights & Regit launch vehicle-matched research

It gives carmakers and dealers a sharper view of UK buyers by matching monthly survey answers to vehicle ownership and usage data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Tesco Mobile completes 65 upgrades across Greater Manchester
Unified Communications

Tesco Mobile completes 65 upgrades across Greater Manchester

Customers in busy parts of Greater Manchester should see fewer dropped calls and faster data after 65 upgrades covering more than 14,000 postcodes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director
Data Analytics

Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director

The hire strengthens Calisen's push into water metering as regulators prepare a major overhaul of oversight and compliance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026