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Regina manfredi

Leadership will define the future of technology

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Women tech leaders are reshaping AI and the workplace, proving diverse leadership is now a core driver of innovation, resilience and growth.
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How to build data-driven AI systems with reliable data pipelines

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Reliable, contract-based data pipelines are the real foundation of trustworthy AI, turning fragile experiments into robust, scalable systems.
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How insurance providers are making their customer data AI ready

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Insurers race to clean and connect sprawling customer records into a single AI‑ready view, paving the way for hyper‑personalised cover.
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Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.
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Chartered accountants call for urgent practical AI training

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Chartered accountants warn of widening AI skills gap as vast majority seek urgent, hands-on training to use new tools safely and effectively.
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Finance AI stuck in risky mid-maturity 'AI middle'

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Finance leaders warn of a risky 'AI middle' as many firms stall between pilots and governed, audit-ready use of automation in core workflows.
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NetSuite unveils AI finance tools & low-code integration

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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NetSuite debuts AI finance tools and a low-code integration platform to streamline closes, pricing, reporting and cross-app workflows.
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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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Celonis names Ewan Henderson North America GM for AI push

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Celonis hires veteran software leader Ewan Henderson as North America GM to tighten AI's link to day-to-day operations and measurable ROI.
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Iron Mountain urges year-round UK data protection focus

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Iron Mountain warns UK firms to treat data protection as a year-round board priority as weak governance fuels losses and AI risks.
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Tricentis predicts AI will transform UK software testing

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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AI will upend UK software testing by 2026, Tricentis warns, forcing a shift to risk-led quality, autonomous checks and stricter guardrails.
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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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UK firms see responsible AI as key competitive edge

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Most UK business leaders say responsible AI will be a key competitive edge within three years, but many still struggle to put it into practice.
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UK firms show AI overconfidence without robust safeguards in place

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Nearly a third of UK firms fully trust AI without proper governance or safeguards, risking flawed decisions and lagging behind global competitors in AI maturity.
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UK pushes for AI leadership but must unlock unstructured data

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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OpenAI's UK expansion boosts AI ambitions, but unlocking unstructured data remains vital for the nation's digital and public service advancements.
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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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AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.
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GDPR challenges: Baillie's six data management solutions

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Six years post-GDPR, many businesses still grapple with compliance. Andy Baillie of Semarchy proposes six MDM solutions to address ongoing data management challenges.
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Firms trust AI despite poor data quality, says multinational survey

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Despite persistent data quality issues impacting AI models, a multinational survey shows businesses resolutely trusting AI outputs, with UK and Irish firms facing unique technical hurdles.
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Semarchy launches Data Intelligence solution as UKI team doubles

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Semarchy unveils a pioneering Data Intelligence solution, set to boost data impact and governance in businesses, amid a 50% rise in annual recurring revenue and a doubling of its UKI team.