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Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
Data Protection

Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows

The expansion signals Cognizant's push to turn AI trials into production work for clients amid tighter scrutiny of governance and risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
EU advances tech sovereignty and UK reshapes AI oversight
Data Protection

EU advances tech sovereignty and UK reshapes AI oversight

Brussels' move could reduce reliance on non-EU tech, while London's new AI minister signals tighter oversight of a fast-growing sector.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Radix launches RUSH EMEA 2026 for industrial AI leaders
Manufacturing

Radix launches RUSH EMEA 2026 for industrial AI leaders

Industrial groups under pressure to prove returns from digital spending will gather in Amsterdam for a closed-door AI forum.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops
DevOps

Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops

Greater AI spending is set to expose data and governance gaps unless companies first fix the operational foundations, Forrester says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
AI reshapes leadership & customer service, say execs
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes leadership & customer service, say execs

Many organisations are still testing AI in pilots, as executives say trust, governance and measurable results now matter more than hype.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Asia-Pacific executives hail AI's rapid business rise
Customer Relationship Management

Asia-Pacific executives hail AI's rapid business rise

AI is now embedded in reporting and operations across the region, but executives warn that governance, data sovereignty and shadow use lag behind.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • This month

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de Novo wins Cardiff council systems overhaul deal
Data Analytics

de Novo wins Cardiff council systems overhaul deal

The overhaul will replace systems used by 15,000 staff and add STEM events for up to 2,500 children across Cardiff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Are Media names Levine as Director of Technology and Product
Digital Transformation

Are Media names Levine as Director of Technology and Product

The publisher is stepping up its digital push as Bruce Levine takes charge of technology and product to speed new audience services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
British Triathlon launches digital overhaul with Netcompany
Customer Relationship Management

British Triathlon launches digital overhaul with Netcompany

The overhaul aims to give members simpler digital access, more relevant communications and better self-service across Great Britain’s triathlon bodies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Arsenal tops Premier League Instagram value ranking
Digital Engagement

Arsenal tops Premier League Instagram value ranking

The North London club generated GBP £37.7 million from Instagram in early 2026, widening the gap over rivals and boosting commercial clout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
TerraPay & TPBank boost Vietnam cross-border payments
Digital Transformation

TerraPay & TPBank boost Vietnam cross-border payments

Vietnamese customers will gain faster overseas transfers as TPBank taps TerraPay's network for real-time payments to 156 countries and territories.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Australia lags on AI governance as adoption races ahead
Digital Transformation

Australia lags on AI governance as adoption races ahead

Only 22% of Australian organisations say they are ready to govern AI safely, as spending and use surge across daily operations.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech suppliers
Software-as-a-Service

Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech suppliers

With NZD $13 billion set to be spent on public technology, the firm says procurement reform could keep more taxpayer money and control at home.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Park Place launches podcast for CIOs on AI pressure
Digital Transformation

Park Place launches podcast for CIOs on AI pressure

Senior technology leaders are being asked to fund AI projects while keeping ageing infrastructure running on flat budgets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Hong Kong shoppers embrace AI, but not at checkout
Data Protection

Hong Kong shoppers embrace AI, but not at checkout

While discovery is already mainstream, 45% of Hong Kong shoppers still balk at letting AI complete purchases, the survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
AI literacy tops UK employers' in-demand skills list
Digital Transformation

AI literacy tops UK employers' in-demand skills list

More than half of UK workers still lack basic digital skills, making AI literacy a growing hiring priority for employers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Australian firms warned over AI brand visibility race
Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms warned over AI brand visibility race

Half of Australians now use generative AI, giving brands less than two years to shape how systems describe them to customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month