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UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy
Digital Transformation

UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy

A survey finds 65% of UK business leaders rank AI as vital as water and energy, with 93% urging swift adoption alongside calls for thoughtful oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
Fintech

AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences

Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Paragon acquires Service Graphics to expand marketing services
Software-as-a-Service

Paragon acquires Service Graphics to expand marketing services

Paragon has acquired UK-based Service Graphics, enhancing its marketing services with brand activations, large format displays, and on-demand print expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare
Data Analytics

How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare

AI-powered automation is revolutionising healthcare, speeding up patient appointments and improving care quality across NHS and other providers in the UK.

By Mike Thorpe • 7 min read • Sat, 31st May 2025
TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation
Digital Transformation

TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation

TXP has acquired Newcastle-based Metatech to enhance its IT automation expertise in Gen legacy system modernisation across multiple sectors globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

Insurance stories

AI to create new roles as Nimbl predicts job growth not loss
Digital Transformation

AI to create new roles as Nimbl predicts job growth not loss

Nimbl predicts AI will create new job roles and growth, transforming the workforce with personalised services rather than causing redundancies.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
Datadog launches enhanced log tools for cost & compliance needs
Security Information and Event Management

Datadog launches enhanced log tools for cost & compliance needs

Datadog unveils enhanced log management tools helping firms cut costs and meet strict compliance, including long-term retention and local data storage options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Denodo earns Snowflake financial services competency
Digital Transformation

Denodo earns Snowflake financial services competency

Denodo has earned the Snowflake Financial Services Competency, recognising its expertise in secure data management for banking, capital markets, and insurance.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise
Insurance

UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise

More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services
Digital Transformation

Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services

Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks
Risk & Compliance

General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks

A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Insurance stories

AI model boosts road safety & legal awareness for Australians
Customer Experience

AI model boosts road safety & legal awareness for Australians

Right2Drive has launched an AI-driven tool to boost Australian drivers' awareness of road safety laws, accident claims, and legal rights for improved safety and understanding.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance
Customer Relationship Management

SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance

Smart Communications launches SmartHUB, a cloud-native archiving solution enhancing data access, security, and compliance for sectors like finance and telecom.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia
Agricultural Technology

DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia

DAS launches a new climate dataset to help insurers, banks and property firms manage long-term climate risks affecting rural Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN

Digimune teams with AWN Insurance to launch comprehensive cyber risk protection across Australia for individuals and businesses amid rising digital threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
Data Protection

AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services

CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025