Mastek launches AI-native services to cut software costs
about 7 hours agoEnterprises could trim underused software spend as Mastek replaces legacy tools with AI-native services tied to business outcomes.
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Young accountants expect AI to speed career progression
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Record UK fuel prices are pushing up fulfilment and delivery costs for online sellers, squeezing margins and threatening demand.
KYND launches AI detection tool for cyber insurers
The new feature could help insurers spot hidden AI use and concentration risk across cyber portfolios without relying on disclosures from clients.
Bon Charge launches Red Light Toothbrush travel case
Travellers and commuters can now keep Bon Charge's red light toothbrush topped up on the go, but the case costs GBP £54.99.
CX Tech plans GBP £16.5 billion Chapelcross data campus
The 1GW scheme could bring 750 construction jobs and 450 permanent roles to a former nuclear site near Annan if approved.
Blue Earth names 100 firms for BE100 investment cohort
Only seven per cent of 1,414 applicants made Blue Earth's BE100 list, with winners set to share at least £100,000 each.
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Founders who wait to tidy up records risk costly delays when investors probe contracts, IP assignments and board minutes in due diligence.
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UK piracy is scaling faster than enforcement can keep up
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Bitget study says tokenised stocks cut margin needs
Capital tied up in trading accounts could fall sharply, as Bitget's study found tokenised shares cut margin needs by nearly 49% in a model portfolio.
Avalara launches Aviator agent hub for European tax rules
Businesses selling across Europe may cut manual compliance work as Avalara's new agent hub automates tax tasks and keeps records for audits.
OakNorth taps Wise Platform for international payments
The deal gives growing UK firms faster, clearer cross-border transfers as small business overseas payments are forecast to surge 22% by 2029.
Mastek wins Staffordshire council Oracle Cloud deal
The contract will replace Staffordshire County Council's legacy back-office systems, aiming to cut manual work and improve oversight for 875,000 residents.
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Jake MacAndrew
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Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
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Mara Sugue
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Mike Bishara
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Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
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Analyst Insights
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Global quantum computing revenue is set to top USD $1 billion by 2027 as governments and companies keep funding early-stage research.
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Smart Communications boosts AI migration for enterprises
By cutting template rebuilds, the update could lower switching costs for insurers, banks and other regulated firms modernising customer communications.
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European business notebook buyers shift to lower memory
Memory cost pressure is pushing buyers towards 8GB and 16GB business notebooks, even as 32GB models still drive a disproportionate share of revenue.
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As firms brace for thousands of AI agents, the tool is meant to cut sprawl by letting teams build governed workflows without developers.
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