Regulation stories
Businesses can now buy senior cyber security leadership on a flexible basis, easing compliance pressure without the cost of a full-time executive.
EY-Parthenon says dealmaking is shifting towards AI and technology as 87% of UK chief executives expect their M&A appetite to rise.
UK businesses struggling to deploy AI may gain a new data layer as the South Korean firm targets regulated sectors after Series A funding.
Regulatory sandboxes could help firms move AI systems from pilot to wider use as ministers seek to overhaul outdated rules.
Most UK brands still lack proof their raw materials meet rules, with four in five reporting regulatory or compliance problems last year.
Many smaller firms lack the expertise and controls to counter AI-enabled phishing and deepfakes, Sage's research shows.
Irish fintechs are helping finance chiefs cut costs, speed up funding decisions and ease compliance across capital, accounting and payments.
US market readiness, simpler activation and open rules have propelled it to the top of a 50-market eSIM ranking for 2026.
A widening gap is emerging as firms struggle to meet tighter data rules, with only 29% prioritising sovereign AI in the near term.
Only 42% of organisations are data mature, leaving many unable to turn AI pilots into reliable enterprise-wide returns.
Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.
Audit demands are exposing gaps in governance as finance firms juggle hybrid databases, multiple platforms and growing AI use.
Students across four continents will learn to build interoperable payment systems as Interledger Foundation widens university courses and internships.
Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.
Remote residents in Golden Bay face repeated blackouts because the government says it cannot compel operators to add backup telecoms links.
Australian firms are shifting from lean efficiency to resilience, using AI, diversified suppliers and shorter planning cycles to absorb shocks and grow.
The facility aims to turn satellite and geospatial tools into commercial gains for Southeast Asian industries as space activity expands.
Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.
Many smaller firms may delay hiring and investment unless the budget measures ease costs and restore confidence, MYOB says.
Assurance-ready firms are pulling ahead as finance teams face rising scrutiny over AI results, with active use now at 75% globally.