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Despite challenges, global tech leaders are prioritising AI to drive growth, with 81% expecting moderate to high growth and 42% prioritising AI investments.

HSBC and BNY Mellon join Quantexa's Lighthouse Programme to deploy Q Assist, a context-aware generative AI suite, debuting at London Tech Week to optimise financial services.

Only 32% of UK consumers see AI's potential to enhance customer service, while most are wary of its risks, a CCMA and Odigo study reveals.

In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.

Slack has unveiled lists, a new project and task management tool for its paid customers, aimed at centralising and streamlining team workflows.

NVIDIA and top computer manufacturers unveil Blackwell-powered AI systems, sparking the next industrial revolution.

A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay after a year-long transformation, aiming to strengthen its position as a premier BIN sponsor in the UK and Europe.

The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.

Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.

Salesforce posted an 11% rise in Q1 FY25 revenue to USD $9.13 billion but missed analysts' forecasts. Strong cash flow and margins highlight financial gains.

SAP is set to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in an all-cash deal, enhancing its business transformation toolkit and boosting AI capabilities.

One Nexus and Kia UK celebrate a decade of success with their Kia Rental programme, marking a milestone in innovative, customer-friendly mobility solutions.

Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.

Cloud Security Alliance launches the Cloud Controls Matrix Implementation Guidelines v2.0, enhancing the cloud security framework.

A report by Xledger reveals only 3% of UK hospitality businesses have fully digitised their finance systems, citing fears and outdated tech as key barriers.

86% of UK managers believe AI can boost their effectiveness, but concerns about data privacy persist, with 33% expressing reservations.

UK businesses have ramped up their AI spending by 449% in Q1 2024, with 63% of investments directed at OpenAI's ChatGPT.

Altia has launched Altia HQ, a revolutionary cloud native platform designed to streamline crime-solving by integrating all investigation tools into one hub, saving time and enhancing efficiency.

A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.