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Axiologik launches AxioIntelligence AI readiness tool

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Axiologik unveils AxioIntelligence to help UK firms judge AI readiness, amid soaring pilots and average spend of GBP £15.94 million.
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Submer, Hammer partner to expand UK AI liquid cooling

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Submer teams with Hammer to offer UK and European resellers local access to AI-focused liquid cooling as dense data centre demand surges.
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CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
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Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian businesses could unlock a USD $60bn productivity gain by saving 8%-10% on external supplier spend without job or performance cuts.
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TCS to create 5,000 UK jobs with new AI Zone & studio in London

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Tata Consultancy Services will create 5,000 UK jobs and open a new AI Experience Zone and Design Studio in London, boosting innovation and skills.
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UK AI maturity drops despite continued high investment

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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UK organisations' AI maturity score dropped 9 points to 35 despite rising investments and over 100 AI projects launched by 56% of businesses surveyed.
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CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
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Cognizant unveils major upgrades to Neuro AI platform

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Cognizant has upgraded its Neuro AI platform to enhance AI productivity for businesses, introducing tools like Opportunity Finder for efficient use case identification.
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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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A new study reveals that the UK's accounting sector could see an injection of GBP £2 billion into GDP and generate 20,000 jobs through AI adoption.