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Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant
Software-as-a-Service

Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant

The win highlights growing demand for governed AI tools that speed up identity admin without weakening approvals, audit trails or compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hype growing - but SMEs still face barriers to AI adoption
Customer Relationship Management

Hype growing - but SMEs still face barriers to AI adoption

Small firms risk falling behind unless they adopt AI for practical gains, as SMEC AI says many are still confused by the technology.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Yesterday
SEI appoints AI chiefs to speed up strategy & data
Digital Transformation

SEI appoints AI chiefs to speed up strategy & data

Pressure is mounting on financial firms to turn AI pilots into measurable results as SEI adds new leadership to its data overhaul.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Liquibase launches free CVE library for Community users
DevOps

Liquibase launches free CVE library for Community users

Older Liquibase Community users can now check release-by-release vulnerabilities in a free public library covering Docker images and binaries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Ivalua launches IVA Studio for procurement AI automation
Software-as-a-Service

Ivalua launches IVA Studio for procurement AI automation

Procurement teams will be able to handle sourcing, invoicing and supplier risk in one interface, as Ivalua adds AI agent IVA Studio.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
Digital Transformation

AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce

Firms risk costly missteps as automated hiring filters miss staff who could be retrained for AI-augmented roles.

By Kevin Chan • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Kaleidoscope warns finance teams over AI data risks
Software-as-a-Service

Kaleidoscope warns finance teams over AI data risks

Finance teams risk exposing sensitive data by using AI tools without clear retention and governance checks, Kaleidoscope says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Ventia teams with OpenAI on AI rollout for field staff
Digital Transformation

Ventia teams with OpenAI on AI rollout for field staff

More than 15,000 Ventia field workers could gain AI tools to cut admin and speed decisions as the services group tests OpenAI pilots.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
'Smart people changing': How humans and agentic AI co-exist
Data Protection

'Smart people changing': How humans and agentic AI co-exist

Governance fears and skills gaps are pushing businesses to deploy agentic AI in secure systems while protecting staff from disruption.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 2 days ago

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UK public sector IT teams struggle with AI rollout
Digital Transformation

UK public sector IT teams struggle with AI rollout

Most UK public sector IT teams lack the infrastructure and trust needed to scale AI safely, a SolarWinds survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations
Digital Transformation

Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations

He will oversee systems linking the consultancy's Amsterdam, Helsinki and Singapore offices as it scales AI-assisted project delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Kingston expands industrial memory for embedded systems
Manufacturing

Kingston expands industrial memory for embedded systems

System designers and OEMs gain longer-term supply and support as Kingston adds industrial memory and SSDs for harsher, high-uptime deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Scale Factory merger targets UK AI projects gone live
DevOps

Scale Factory merger targets UK AI projects gone live

UK businesses struggling to push AI pilots into production will get onshore support from a merged consultancy focused on delivery, quality and security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Enterprise teams trust AI more in build than release
DevOps

Enterprise teams trust AI more in build than release

Enterprise software teams are far more willing to use AI before production, with trust dropping from 82% at build to 58% at release.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
The next competitive advantage isn't more AI, it's knowing how to put AI to work
Digital Transformation

The next competitive advantage isn't more AI, it's knowing how to put AI to work

The real payoff will come from governed workflows, as executives move beyond pilots and turn AI into a measurable business capability.

By Thomas Russell • 6 min read • 2 days ago
Irish tech leaders cite skills gaps as AI investment rises
Digital Transformation

Irish tech leaders cite skills gaps as AI investment rises

Skills shortages are now holding back Ireland's tech chiefs as AI investment jumps, with most firms still unable to deploy it at speed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Australian retailers lag AI ambitions as data gaps bite
Digital Transformation

Australian retailers lag AI ambitions as data gaps bite

Only 10% of retailers say they can deliver personalisation at scale, as fragmented data and systems slow Australia's AI push.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Australia's AI boom failing to lift business performance
Software-as-a-Service

Australia's AI boom failing to lift business performance

Despite near-universal use, most Australian workers say AI saves time without delivering the business gains employers are seeking.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago