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Tech giants pledge GBP £31 billion for UK AI & cloud future
Hyperscale

Tech giants pledge GBP £31 billion for UK AI & cloud future

Tech giants including Amazon, Google, and Nvidia pledge GBP £31 billion to boost the UK's AI and cloud infrastructure with new data centres and funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
New book urges stronger AI governance for business leaders
Physical Security

New book urges stronger AI governance for business leaders

A new book highlights critical AI governance gaps in businesses, offering leaders a practical framework to manage risks amid rapid AI adoption worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The dollar divide: Can domestic firms close the gap?
Opinion

The dollar divide: Can domestic firms close the gap?

Multinational US firms outperform domestic companies by 16% amid dollar volatility, but domestic businesses eye growth as interest rates fall and investment rises.

By Jim Lee • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Transforming operations one agent at a time but are you AI-ready?
Digital Transformation

Transforming operations one agent at a time but are you AI-ready?

As AI transforms operations, firms must ready their systems, data and workforce to harness its full potential and avoid costly security risks.

By Simon Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The evolving role of the CIO
Digital Transformation

The evolving role of the CIO

CIOs are evolving from tech reporters to changemakers, driving innovation and embedding IT as a core element of business strategy and growth.

By Hriday Ravindranath • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Moving past the AI excitement to true maturity in finance
Data Analytics

Moving past the AI excitement to true maturity in finance

Finance firms are shifting from AI hype to mature, strategic use, aiming to cut costs by 81% and speed processing by 73% with integrated solutions.

By Rob Israch • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Global Stories

AI transforms retail efficiency, slashing manual product tasks
Digital Transformation

AI transforms retail efficiency, slashing manual product tasks

AI is revolutionising retail by automating manual product tasks, enabling faster listings and freeing teams to enhance customer experience and boost sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026

By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI adoption to double ROI by 2026 amid rising cloud costs
DevOps

AI adoption to double ROI by 2026 amid rising cloud costs

AI adoption is set to double ROI by 2026 as businesses move to focused integration amid security challenges, says Harness Field CTO Martin Reynolds.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj to drive global AI alliances
Data Analytics

Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj to drive global AI alliances

Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj as SVP to lead global AI and technology partnerships, enhancing its cloud and analytics ecosystem worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Overcoming tool fragmentation and data gaps in the AI-powered SOC
Cloud Security

Overcoming tool fragmentation and data gaps in the AI-powered SOC

Most organisations grapple with fragmented security tools and slow data onboarding in SOCs, hindering threat detection and response amid rising cyber risks.

By Chris Scheels • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI spending rises but few firms deliver cost & revenue gains
Digital Transformation

AI spending rises but few firms deliver cost & revenue gains

Despite rising AI spending, only 5% of firms have achieved both cost cuts and revenue growth over two years, reveals Zero100 analysis of earnings calls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Portal26 launches GenAI tool for AI software cost control
Partner Programmes

Portal26 launches GenAI tool for AI software cost control

Portal26 unveils GenAI Licence Intelligence module, helping firms oversee AI software licences, control costs, and maximise investment returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI blindness is costing your business: How to build trust in the data powering AI
Data Analytics

AI blindness is costing your business: How to build trust in the data powering AI

Many businesses overlook 'AI blindness', risking costly errors by trusting flawed data rather than ensuring a solid, trustworthy AI foundation.

By James Fisher • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
SMACT Works demonstrates Oracle Cloud AI capabilities through product manager innovation
Data Analytics

SMACT Works demonstrates Oracle Cloud AI capabilities through product manager innovation

Dublin-based SMACT Works leverages Oracle Cloud AI to swiftly develop healthcare applications, showcasing accelerated innovation and enterprise-scale solutions.

By Prasad Malandkar • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
OutSystems sees surge in enterprise AI agents with Agent Workbench
DevOps

OutSystems sees surge in enterprise AI agents with Agent Workbench

OutSystems' Agent Workbench has attracted 1,500 developers as enterprises build over 5,500 AI agents, automating workflows for firms like Axos Bank and Thermo Fisher.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

The real risks of untested AI (and what enterprises can do about it)
Data Protection

The real risks of untested AI (and what enterprises can do about it)

Enterprises face costly risks from untested AI, which often fails only in real-world use, causing bias, security lapses, and brand damage.

By Dean Hickman Smith • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025