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Quantexa wins £175 million HMRC data modernisation deal
Data Analytics

Quantexa wins £175 million HMRC data modernisation deal

The ten-year programme is set to help HMRC unify fragmented records, improve compliance and widen the use of governed AI across its operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Billy Grace taps ex-Google sales head for UK launch
Data Privacy

Billy Grace taps ex-Google sales head for UK launch

Britain's mid-sized agencies and eCommerce brands are being targeted as Billy Grace enters the market amid tougher ad measurement and privacy rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience
Digital Transformation

Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience

Higher labour costs are pushing retailers to cut hiring and raise prices as employee experience slips down the agenda, WorkJam says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

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OpenAI adds Codex to ChatGPT mobile app in preview
DevOps

OpenAI adds Codex to ChatGPT mobile app in preview

Developers can now supervise long-running coding tasks from their phones, with live updates and approvals in ChatGPT's mobile app.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness
Data Protection

Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness

Only 42% of organisations are data mature, leaving many unable to turn AI pilots into reliable enterprise-wide returns.

By Nathan Knight • 4 min read • Last week
UK agritech firms join New Zealand incubator scheme
Agricultural Technology

UK agritech firms join New Zealand incubator scheme

The six-month scheme could help UK agritech firms win pilots and investment as New Zealand producers seek ways to cut waste and emissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Finance audits rise as hybrid database strain grows
DevOps

Finance audits rise as hybrid database strain grows

Nearly half of finance teams are now using AI to manage databases, but weak governance is leaving them exposed to audit scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Finance firms face rising audit pressure over databases
Data Protection

Finance firms face rising audit pressure over databases

Audit demands are exposing gaps in governance as finance firms juggle hybrid databases, multiple platforms and growing AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Celonis launches context model in Ikigai Labs deal
Digital Transformation

Celonis launches context model in Ikigai Labs deal

The deal aims to help firms cut AI errors by giving agents a live picture of business processes and future scenarios.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Bazaarvoice joins Shopify as Certified Technology Partner
Customer Experience

Bazaarvoice joins Shopify as Certified Technology Partner

Shopify merchants will get more control over reviews, regional content and fraud checks as Bazaarvoice deepens its role in the platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds

Pressure is mounting on firms to show returns, as 78% of organisations say AI projects have failed or stalled at pilot stage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Schaeffler India opens research hub at IISc Bengaluru
High Performance Computing

Schaeffler India opens research hub at IISc Bengaluru

Researchers at IISc Bengaluru will gain access to new high-performance computing resources for simulations, analytics and collaborative projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high

Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts
Digital Transformation

Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts

Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AI route optimisation leads US fleet use, survey finds
Digital Transformation

AI route optimisation leads US fleet use, survey finds

US fleet managers are using AI route planning to save seven hours a week and trim fuel budgets by 19.3%, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
KPMG finds finance AI use rises to 75% on governance
Digital Transformation

KPMG finds finance AI use rises to 75% on governance

Assurance-ready firms are pulling ahead as finance teams face rising scrutiny over AI results, with active use now at 75% globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board
Supply Chain

Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board

Audit committees now want earlier, clearer updates from finance chiefs as volatility makes late reporting a bigger governance risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week