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FourNet acquires SVL Business Solutions in fifth deal
The enlarged group will serve more than 450 customers and bolster its push into financial services and AI-led customer experience projects.
AI search transactions soar 553% as revenue jumps 312%
Transactions from AI search visitors rose 553% over 13 months, with revenue up 312% as the channel outpaced organic and paid search.
UK private healthcare loses revenue to admin inefficiencies
Most UK private healthcare providers say admin bottlenecks are costing them up to 20% of potential revenue and limiting growth.
Passkey use lags at major platforms, Dashlane says
Even at Google, only 28% of measured logins used passkeys, underscoring the gap between offering passwordless sign-in and getting users to adopt it.
British Business Bank backs £180m AI & deeptech funds
Backed funds will help fill a later-stage financing gap for UK AI start-ups, after the Bank committed £180 million across six specialist vehicles.
NatWest, Nationwide & HSBC join payments inclusion coalition
Banks are backing a framework that could give vulnerable customers help with everyday payments without handing over full legal control.
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Incorta launches governed data tools for analytics & AI
Businesses will be able to build data pipelines in a governed environment, as Incorta seeks to cut tool sprawl and reduce AI errors.
Collabstr adds Snapchat creators to brand marketplace
Brands can now run Snapchat campaigns through Collabstr's self-serve marketplace, giving access to more than a quarter of its creator base.
React warns AI must not replace management training
As employers roll out AI across the workplace, React says managers still need live practice to handle difficult conversations with judgement and empathy.
Kotter launches AI accelerator to boost business value
Many large firms are struggling to turn AI spending into measurable returns, leaving executives with fragmented projects and unclear priorities.
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InfrOS launches tool to tune cloud AI infrastructure
Businesses are being pushed to rework cloud estates faster, as InfrOS says AI-optimised infrastructure spending will climb 96% to USD $42 billion in 2026.
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Fastly named Leader in IDC MarketScape WAAP assessment
The recognition may help Fastly win business as firms seek to curb bot traffic, API abuse and fragmented defences across online services.
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AI pricing puts software firms under margin pressure
Margins are already being squeezed as 41% of software vendors say AI delivery costs are eroding profits and customers resist unpredictable bills.
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Omnissa launches AI tools as endpoint use surges 1,000%
Three-quarters of AI assistant use was unsanctioned, underscoring why enterprises are turning to tighter controls as adoption jumps nearly 1,000% year on year.
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