Author: Sam Allcock

Logpoint Names New Chief Revenue Officer Amid Cybersecurity Growth Focus European cybersecurity company Logpoint has appointed Frank Koelmel as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), reinforcing its position as a key player in the cybersecurity market and aiming to expand its influence in the sector. Koelmel, who has over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, brings a wealth of expertise in customer engagement and brand-building to his new role. He joins from Cybereason, where he served as President for the Americas and EMEA, having previously held senior leadership roles at major cybersecurity firms including Palo Alto Networks, FireEye, and Brocade.…

Global men’s grooming brand MANSCAPED has entered into a new retail partnership with Currys, one of the UK’s leading consumer electronics retailers. Known for its wide range of household tech and appliances, Currys will now carry MANSCAPED’s popular grooming products in 78 of its UK stores and online at currys.co.uk. This collaboration marks MANSCAPED’s fourth retail partnership in the UK, adding a new level of accessibility for its fans. Currys, which started as a bicycle shop in 1884, has grown to become a major player in the consumer electronics market. With a reputation built on a customer-first approach, the retailer…

In a move set to enhance network connectivity for the water utility sector, Netmore Group, a global operator of LoRaWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) systems, has announced a partnership with Cellnex UK to expand coverage by installing LoRaWAN gateways on Cellnex UK’s streetworks monopole infrastructure. The collaboration, initiated with a trial on 20 Cellnex streetworks sites, will now extend to 200 additional sites across the UK. This expanded network rollout is intended to support Netmore’s Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as part of its broader mission to upgrade water metering systems for regional utilities under the UK’s AMP8 regulatory framework.…

Recent advancements in chatbot technology have sparked both excitement and concern as experts warn of potential misuse by scammers. The latest upgrade to OpenAI’s ChatGPT model, known as o1, is designed to think more critically and deliver responses with enhanced human-like reasoning. While these improvements promise more thoughtful and accurate interactions, some experts fear that such advancements could also be exploited for malicious purposes. Sean Carroll, a tech expert from Spacelink Installations, has voiced concerns over how scammers might manipulate these smarter AI systems to carry out convincing and large-scale scams. “Large language models like OpenAI’s o1 release show just…

Trials of the weight loss jab Mounjaro are set to begin in Greater Manchester as part of a government initiative to combat worklessness due to obesity-related illnesses. The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, announced the pilot scheme, aiming to help those struggling with obesity to return to work. He highlighted the impact obesity has on the workforce, with individuals suffering from obesity-related illnesses reportedly taking an additional four sick days per year or being forced out of work entirely. Mounjaro, a drug also known by its generic name Tirzepatide, is primarily approved for treating type 2 diabetes. However, it has shown…

Timex®, the renowned watchmaker, is celebrating its 170th anniversary in a fittingly historic fashion by offering 1,000 limited-edition Waterbury watches for just $1. This special release echoes the company’s legacy of affordable timekeeping, harking back to its origins as the Waterbury Clock Company, which famously democratized pocket watches in the 19th century. On 16th November, Timex fans will have the chance to secure one of these commemorative timepieces at all participating retailers, as well as through their official websites in the US, UK, Europe, Canada, and India. The offer begins at 10am local time in each region, with online availability…

Kioxia Corporation, a global leader in memory solutions, has announced that several of its research papers have been selected for presentation at the prestigious IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) 2024. The conference, which takes place from 7th to 11th December in San Francisco, USA, is a key platform for innovators in the semiconductor industry to present groundbreaking technologies. Kioxia is renowned for its pioneering work in semiconductor memory, including its cutting-edge three-dimensional (3D) flash memory, BiCS FLASH™. The company is at the forefront of research in emerging memory solutions, contributing to the advancement of AI, digital transformation, and next-generation…

Partou Little Dragons Nursery and Pre-school in Harrogate has been shortlisted for two major awards at the National NMT Nursery Awards 2024. The nursery, located on East Parade, is a finalist in the Nursery Training and Development category, while Nursery Manager Bambi Wainwright is in the running for the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) Award. This comes after an impressive year for the nursery, which previously won the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Award for Nursery Training and Development. At that event, held earlier this year in Coventry, Wainwright led her team on stage to collect the prestigious trophy. The…

Hull-based youth support business Wild Intervention has secured a loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), marking the first deal of its kind in Hull and East Yorkshire. The funding, managed by Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) as part of NPIF II’s Smaller Loans programme, will allow the company to expand its services and develop new technology to support young people. Wild Intervention, founded in 2020 by Caine Wild, focuses on providing outdoor education and support for young people aged 16 and over. After a career in the navy, Wild launched the business with a vision of using…

A new independent coffee shop has opened its doors in Barrow-in-Furness, aiming to bring high-quality coffee and a sense of community to the town. Coffee D’Ash, which launched after a successful VIP event, is now welcoming the public to experience its blend of artisanal coffee and local collaborations. At the heart of the café is its commitment to quality, with the coffee brewed using a top-of-the-range 3 Group Vostok espresso machine. This rare piece of equipment is not only advanced but uses a spring lever system to ensure a smoother, more flavourful espresso. With dual boiler temperature control, the Vostok…