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Geoficiency launches UK platform ahead of major fraud law changes
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Geoficiency launches its AI-powered accounting investigation platform in the UK to help firms comply with upcoming fraud prevention laws from September 2025.
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Hurdle using AI to transform diagnostic innovation
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ai
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Hurdle uses an AI platform to speed up diagnostics development, tackling inefficiencies and enabling quicker, scalable precision medicine solutions.
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Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value
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Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.
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Emburse launches AI-driven mobile app to streamline expenses
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expense management
Emburse launches an AI-powered app to simplify global enterprise expense management, offering features like receipt capture and multi-language support.
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Waratek names Rimini Street exclusive Pinnacle Partner globally
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application security
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software development
Waratek names Rimini Street its sole Pinnacle Partner after eight years, recognising Rimini's exclusive expertise in global implementation of Waratek solutions.
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Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing
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microsoft
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licensing
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optimization
UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.
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Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify
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data protection
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mfa
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blockchain
Organisations must advance password security with AI-driven methods and blockchain tech to meet tougher regulations and combat sophisticated cyber threats.
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David Senior named chief financial officer at Nasstar Group
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digital transformation
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cfo
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public sector
David Senior has been appointed CFO of Nasstar, succeeding Kevin Dangerfield, as the firm aims to bolster financial operations amid growth in tech services.
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Emburse launches AI app to streamline global expense reporting
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expense management
Emburse launches AI-powered mobile app for enterprise expense management, boosting accuracy and speeding reimbursements for global business travellers.
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Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments
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digital transformation
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genai
New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.
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Exclusive: How Oracle's AI agents are driving a new era of enterprise automation
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digital transformation
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rpa
Oracle's AI agents are revolutionising enterprise automation, delivering significant efficiency gains and cost reductions, particularly for finance teams.
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Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
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Retailers name the cost of living crisis their biggest challenge in 2025, with 56% citing it as the main concern amid economic uncertainty, says Fluent Commerce.
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Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
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A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
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Europeans wary as business leaders embrace frontier tech
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A study reveals a 29-point optimism gap between European business leaders and the public on emerging tech, highlighting trust and transparency issues.
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Two-thirds of UK finance chiefs hit by hidden software costs
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digital transformation
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cfo
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A survey reveals 78% of UK finance leaders are hit by hidden costs or price hikes from financial software, adding pressure amid economic challenges.
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Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
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cloud services
Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
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Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
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A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI’s business value despite its potential.
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CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
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Ferrovial boosts efficiency & safety with DXC AI Workbench
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uc
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digital transformation
DXC Technology has launched its AI Workbench, aiding enterprises like Ferrovial to scale AI with secure, compliant, and customisable solutions across operations.
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UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year
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partner programmes
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financial systems
UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.