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Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth

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Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.
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AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist

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Rising AI adoption is driving higher security spend, yet most enterprises still suffer repeated breaches as risk outpaces new defences.
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Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6

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Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.
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ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push

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ECI names Jack Wood chief technology officer to spearhead platform modernisation and embed secure, workflow-native AI across its products.
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ACI wins first UK bank for Connetic cloud platform

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ACI clinches its first UK bank for the Connetic cloud platform, unifying SWIFT, CHAPS and Faster Payments on Microsoft Azure.
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BMC & AWS deepen Control-M cloud AI orchestration deal

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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BMC signs five-year AWS deal to host Control-M SaaS, deepening cloud and AI orchestration for hybrid data and workflow automation.
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Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.
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Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.
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AccountsIQ grows workforce & product range after deal

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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AccountsIQ boosts staff by 38% and broadens its cloud finance tools after acquiring UK expense platform ExpenseIn to meet rising demand.
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AI supercharge drives USD $3 trillion data centre boom

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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AI-driven demand is set to unleash up to USD $3 trillion in global data centre investment, doubling capacity to 200GW by 2030.
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University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.
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SMACT Works doubles US workforce amid major cloud & AI push

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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SMACT Works doubles its US workforce in 2025 as it advances AI, cloud and data capabilities to enhance Oracle consulting and client outcomes.
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Port of Dover streamlines with Oracle cloud to boost efficiency

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Port of Dover adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud to streamline finance, HR, and supply chain, boosting efficiency as it handles GBP £144 billion in trade annually.
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Hybrid cloud adoption climbs, but cost visibility still lacking

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Hybrid cloud use in the UK and Ireland hits 68%, but over half of IT leaders still lack full visibility of cloud costs, hampering ROI measurement.
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UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks

Tue, 13th May 2025
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A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.
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Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.
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Most SAP users see AI enhancing organisational benefits

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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A survey by the UK & Ireland SAP User Group reveals that 74% of SAP users anticipate benefits from enterprise AI, highlighting SAP's pivotal role.
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Cirata extends cloud services to TD SYNNEX partners

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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Cirata is set to enhance cloud migration services for TD SYNNEX's UK and European partners, streamlining AI and analytics workloads.
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Teradata & Amazon Web Services deepen AI-focused collaboration

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Teradata expands its Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services, pushing to advance cloud migration and optimise AI opportunities.
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transACT signs SCA agreement with Amazon Web Services

Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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transACT Technology Solutions, a cloud migration and optimisation firm has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS).