United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 13
AI seen as new risk as firms lag on surveillance plans
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Most financial firms see AI driving new compliance risks within a year, yet nearly a third still lack a trade surveillance strategy.
TCS, Zscaler expand partnership with AI workspace suite
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TCS and Zscaler launch an AI-powered zero trust workspace platform blending security, observability and experience analytics for enterprises.
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.
Octave tech to drive Racing Bulls' asset operations
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Octave signs multi-year deal to power Racing Bulls' asset operations with Attune software, targeting reliability gains across F1 season.
Broadcom previews AI-native VMware Telco Cloud 9 for MNOs
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Broadcom has previewed AI-native VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, targeting MNOs with cost savings, GPU sharing and sovereign cloud controls.
Nory opens New York base to power AI for US eateries
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Irish-founded Nory opens a New York HQ to spearhead a US rollout of its AI platform aimed at cutting costs for pressured restaurants.
Veeam appoints Piero Gallucci to lead UK & Ireland
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Veeam taps seasoned sales and channel leader Piero Gallucci as Regional Vice President to drive UK and Ireland data resilience growth.
Lánluas appoints new heads for enterprise & public
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TechnologyOne specialist Lánluas names Lorraine Sinnott and Susan Furber to lead enterprise and public sector as it ramps up global growth.
Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-first direct-to-device satellite network, offering EU-based access to AST SpaceMobile's LEO system.
Bliss Direct boosts order capacity with new ERP system
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Bliss Direct lifts daily order capacity to 300 and cuts weekly peak sales admin by 25 hours after deploying Forterro's Orderwise ERP platform.
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.
Study probes how public sector AI handles UK accents
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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A UK study will test how well public sector chatbots understand regional accents amid fears some voices are left behind by AI systems.
UK tech showcase targets 6G, IoT & security at MWC
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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The UK's MWC 2026 pavilion will unite 60 organisations to spotlight 5G, 6G, IoT, satellite innovation and quantum-safe cybersecurity.
Spotify tests text prompts to build tailored playlists
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Spotify is testing Prompted Playlist, letting Premium users in Australia and Europe build tailored mixes from everyday text prompts.
AI drives cyber budgets yet remains first on the chop list
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AI is driving sharp rises in cyber spend, yet boards still see it as the easiest line to cut when budgets come under pressure.
Aviva names Chris Cochrane as next group CIO for 2026
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Aviva has named Chris Cochrane as its next group Chief Information Officer, with his appointment due to take effect in summer 2026.
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.
ACI backs UK banks' push for sovereign payment rails
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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ACI backs UK banks' drive for sovereign payment rails to cut reliance on Visa and Mastercard and bolster geopolitical resilience.
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.
Six Nations ads boost engagement but spark fan backlash
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Six Nations in-game ads boost online engagement for Samsung and Virgin Atlantic but trigger heavy social media backlash from rugby fans.