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UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap
Digital Transformation

UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap

More than half of UK technology leaders now rank cyber risk as their top concern, even as hiring shortages threaten security plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
KPMG study links trusted AI to stronger performance
Data Protection

KPMG study links trusted AI to stronger performance

Despite rising AI adoption, most firms are failing to turn it into enterprise-wide gains because governance and workforce readiness lag badly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag

Many large UK firms are still struggling to embed AI into daily operations, despite strong demand and rising governance spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
Smart Cities

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year

Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

ICT sector stories

S2GRUPO joins EU cyber reserve for Ireland response
Security Operations Centres

S2GRUPO joins EU cyber reserve for Ireland response

Irish operators gain another external cyber backstop as S2GRUPO joins the EU reserve, with rapid deployment possible during major incidents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
CPP Investments backs CtrlS India data centre expansion
Hyperscale

CPP Investments backs CtrlS India data centre expansion

The Canadian pension fund is deepening its exposure to India's fast-growing digital infrastructure market with up to INR 70 billion of backing.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn
Manufacturing

Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn

The acquisitions deepen Accenture's push into industrial cyber defence as it targets power grids, pipelines and data centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Sentinel Global opens AI research platform to investors
Software-as-a-Service

Sentinel Global opens AI research platform to investors

Institutional investors will now get faster, tailored analysis on technology disruption and AI adoption as Sentinel Global widens access to Sentinel Labs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
OpenAI launches partner network with USD $150 million
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches partner network with USD $150 million

Businesses struggling to embed AI in day-to-day operations will get help from a new OpenAI partner network backed by USD $150 million.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

ICT sector stories

Willis report says cyber cover meets most breach losses
Ransomware

Willis report says cyber cover meets most breach losses

Ransomware losses and third-party risks are testing policy limits as Willis data show most breach costs are still covered.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Scotiabank gives CAD $2.5 million for Queen's AI work
Data Analytics

Scotiabank gives CAD $2.5 million for Queen's AI work

The five-year gift aims to close Canada's AI skills gap by funding scholarships, research and training for students, professionals and small businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Colter Bay blames lending bias for Australia's slump
Digital Transformation

Colter Bay blames lending bias for Australia's slump

Weak lending to software and other asset-light firms is, Colter Bay says, dragging on productivity as Australia's credit flows into property.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Taiawa Tech Hub adds $14.4 million to Wellington GDP
Fintech

Taiawa Tech Hub adds $14.4 million to Wellington GDP

The hub's second year delivered a 21% rise in output, with independent analysis showing it supported 148 jobs across Wellington.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Gusto launches AI agents to help accounting firms grow
Software-as-a-Service

Gusto launches AI agents to help accounting firms grow

Accounting firms could save hours on prospecting and outreach as Gusto adds six AI agents aimed at winning clients and raising margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Alethea names Gyanendra Pati, Gaurav Jain to posts
Data Analytics

Alethea names Gyanendra Pati, Gaurav Jain to posts

The Bengaluru firm is adding senior firepower as demand grows for cross-border deal advice paired with execution support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
Data Analytics

Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer

The appointment underscores Red Alpha's push to train workers who can bridge AI, operations and business needs as demand for hybrid talent grows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Australian firms roll back AI agents over governance
Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms roll back AI agents over governance

Governance failures have forced most Australian enterprises to pull back customer-facing AI agents, even as spending plans and deployments keep rising.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week