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Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Edinburgh-based AI consultancy Optima Partners has secured fresh investment from Growth Capital Partners to expand its UK and European operations.
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Accenture & Snowflake launch group to accelerate AI adoption

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Accenture and Snowflake launch a joint group to fast-track AI adoption, helping global firms transform operations using cloud and data technologies.
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AI, data governance & automation to reshape business by 2026

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI, data governance, and automation will transform business practices, driving transparency, trust, and proactive finance management across industries.
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Accenture & OpenAI partner to accelerate enterprise AI rollout

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.
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NetApp appoints Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for UKI

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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NetApp has appointed Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for the UK and Ireland, bringing 30 years' experience and leadership from India to the role.
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CrowdStrike powers security for HPE Unleash AI with NVIDIA

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike secures HPE Unleash AI Partner Programme, integrating Falcon platform with NVIDIA co-developed AI systems for enhanced cloud and AI protection.
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Perception gap widens on AI adoption in UK midmarket finance

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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UK midmarket finance leaders overestimate AI adoption, with 83% claiming use, but only 19% of controllers agree, revealing a major perception gap.
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Zero100 appoints Jim Rowan to accelerate AI advisory growth

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Jim Rowan, ex-CEO of Volvo Cars and Dyson, joins Zero100 to boost AI advisory, aiding global firms in navigating automation and digital change.
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Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.
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New book offers practical guide to digital transformation with AI

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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A new book by digital experts offers practical guidance on using generative AI to drive successful digital transformation amid global USD $3 trillion investments.
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EDHEC launches Quantum Institute to boost business innovation

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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EDHEC has launched a Quantum Institute to equip leaders and students with knowledge on quantum science's impact across business, finance, and society.
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AI spending rises but few firms deliver cost & revenue gains

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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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.
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Solace launches partner programme to boost agentic AI & data integration

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Solace unveils partner programme to aid firms in adopting agentic AI and real-time data tech, driving enterprise innovation and productivity gains.
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KPMG UK partners with Multiverse for new AI skills programme

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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KPMG UK launches an AI skills programme with Multiverse, training 134 staff across all levels to boost AI literacy and earn formal qualifications.
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Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.
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UK SMEs seek resilient finance systems amid tariff disruption

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of UK SMEs find their finance systems inadequate amid tariff disruptions, prompting urgent calls for tech upgrades and resilience strategies.
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Avanade launches Agentic Platform to boost AI in mid-market firms

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Avanade unveils its Agentic Platform to help mid-market firms with revenues from USD $300M to $5B unlock real benefits from AI initiatives efficiently and securely.
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Business leaders urged to tackle biases in organisational change

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Business leaders are urged to confront cognitive biases affecting decisions in organisational change, favouring better habits and collective input for success.
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Allett Mowers streamlines operations with new cloud ERP system

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Allett Mowers has adopted Infor CloudSuite Industrial cloud ERP, cutting order lead times from 12 to four weeks while boosting productivity and customer service.
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Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.