Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with lower costs
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European customer service teams trail global AI uptake, but those already using it say it is helping them handle more enquiries with existing staff.
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Thales launches UK-hosted HSM & quantum-safe Luna 8
Regulated cloud users can now keep key operations in the UK as Thales also rolls out a quantum-ready HSM for EMEA customers.
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Avalara launches Aviator AI hub for tax compliance
Existing customers get the AI tool at no extra cost for now, as Avalara targets gaps in tax workflows and audit readiness.
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Netskope launches control to block risky AI agent actions
Many firms still cannot stop AI agents from causing damage before execution, leaving systems exposed to production outages and data loss.
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