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SAS expands UK AI push with GBP £20 million Glasgow plan

SAS deepens UK AI investment with Glasgow research hub funding and free training access for workers, students and apprentices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Klarus launches AI consultancy to fix weak returns

Former EY and Accenture executive Frank O'Dea leads London-based Klarus, which uses senior specialists and outcome-based fees to turn AI pilots into measurable returns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

Waterstons backs CyberNorth strategic partnership in North East

Waterstons joins CyberNorth as strategic backer in North East push to expand cyber skills, SME support and regional growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Digital Transformation

WaveMaker sees early adoption for agentic AI coding tool

WaveMaker's agentic AI coding system wins early take-up from retailers, governments and banks as enterprises test architecture-first development.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Malware

Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI

Experts say passwords alone are failing against automated attacks, as Australian leaks mount and firms push passkeys, MFA and stronger identity controls.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet

CrowdStrike names Amanda Adams senior vice president as it launches Jet, a partner app to speed deal registration, rewards and sales support.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike widens QuiltWorks & launches Defender hunting

CrowdStrike expands QuiltWorks coalition and adds managed threat hunting for Microsoft Defender users as AI-driven cyber risks intensify.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Data Analytics

Databricks appoints Davinia Simon as ANZ public lead

Databricks hires Davinia Simon as Senior Director and Public Sector Lead for Australia and New Zealand to boost government AI and data strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Cloud Security

CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners

CrowdStrike unveils AI security coalition with Accenture, EY, IBM Cybersecurity Services, Kroll and OpenAI to spot and fix code flaws faster.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Vanyar launches to help firms deploy Palantir faster

Vanyar opens in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East with a specialist Palantir practice aimed at getting enterprise clients into production in weeks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

DevOps

Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features

Google adds long-running agents, a shared workspace and a governance layer to Gemini Enterprise as businesses seek AI they can monitor and control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Adobe launches CX Enterprise for AI marketing workflows

Adobe unveils CX Enterprise to knit together AI agents, cloud partners and governed marketing workflows across large enterprise tech stacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition

ServiceNow bolsters cyber security push with Armis buyout, adding real-time asset visibility and deepening its platform after Veza.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Snowflake expands AI tools for business users & developers

Snowflake adds new AI features for business users and developers, including mobile access, Gmail and Slack links, and broader support across enterprise systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month