Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.
Agents can now keep multilingual support calls on the line without an interpreter, as 8x8 rolls out real-time voice translation across 13 languages.
Enterprises could cut AI app development costs by up to 80% as Cloud202 targets the gap between prototypes and secure production systems.
The recognition underscores rising demand for invoice tools that can meet tighter e-invoicing rules, cut fraud risk and support AI oversight.
Workers could cut enrolment confusion as SAVVI's latest platform uses existing data to recommend benefits choices without lengthy questionnaires.
Poor provider support is costing firms revenue and slowing overseas expansion as embedded finance adoption gathers pace across Europe.
Weaker oversight could turn AI-generated code into a costly drag, with security flaws and technical debt rising in enterprise projects.
The deal should help the European consultancy expand as demand grows for data analytics and AI advice across financial services and retail.
Banks must shift to real-time, networked defences as organised scams now move money through customer-authorised payments in minutes.
Insurers are increasing AI hiring even as headcount falls, with Allianz overtaking AXA to top Evident's annual ranking.
Enterprises can now turn plain-language requests into reviewable AI workflows, as Dataiku seeks to close the gap between prototypes and production.
Weak passwords and outdated access rules are leaving small businesses exposed as AI speeds up phishing, credential theft and network probing.
Brands entering UK mobile via MVNOs need clear differentiation and top-level backing, or their launch is likely to struggle.
Retailers can now link shelf data to head-office action more quickly, as EasyPicky has split its offer into modular app and platform tools.
Retailers and brands could cut delays and inconsistencies as Akeneo folds pricing into its Product Cloud, widening its reach beyond product data.
Backup and recovery tasks can now be triggered inside popular AI assistants, as Cohesity opens its tools to external workflows through MCP.
The lender expects AI to speed fraud checks and staff support, while helping prioritise projects that could each deliver more than USD $100 million.
Fears are mounting that the UK data-centre boom could strain grids and water supplies while driving emissions above the nation's footprint by 2030.
Enterprise teams using AI coding tools may face higher technical debt, security gaps and costs, according to new SIG research.
The partnership gives the pensions technology firm access to AI tools and Azure credits as it targets stronger links with retirees.
