Smart metering reaches 20 million premises across Britain

An installation by energy provider EDF at a home in Ayr, Scotland, has become a milestone in the UK’s connected energy industry, marking the 20 millionth connection made on Britain’s national secure smart metering network, which is built, operated and maintained by the Data Communications Company (DCC). The DCC describes its network as “a … Read more

Zoom enhances Team Chat to streamline collaboration

Zoom Communications has made a significant redesign to the sidebar of its Team Chat platform, with the intention of offering users a more customisable and efficient workspace. At its Zoomtopia event in late 2024, the company made a number of strategic moves as it continued its pivot from being a mere collaboration technology provider, … Read more

People Moves: 13 – 17 January 2025

Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance. Featuring: PIB, White Bear, Cytora, Volt, Bridgehaven, Lloyd’s, Woodgate & Clark, CFC, Westfield Specialty, Arch, Commercial Express, Bridge, Premium Credit and Auto Windscreens. PIB names Europe COO Michael Hendricks has been appointed chief commercial officer for Europe at PIB Group. Joining from Aon, where … Read more

A guide to DORA compliance

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into force on 16 January 2023. Following a two-year implementation period, from 17 January 2025, financial organisations must fully comply with the new regulation, which aims to ensure they remain resilient to severe operational digital disruption. The act covers a number of aspects of cyber resiliency, auditability, … Read more