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UK SMEs eye growth but struggle to keep pace with AI
Data Analytics

UK SMEs eye growth but struggle to keep pace with AI

UK SMEs remain upbeat on growth but risk falling behind as economic jitters, rising customer demands and poor grasp of AI strain marketing.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Agility stories

SBS Bank taps Deloitte for cloud core banking overhaul
Software-as-a-Service

SBS Bank taps Deloitte for cloud core banking overhaul

SBS Bank has chosen Deloitte to deliver a multi-year cloud core banking overhaul using Engine by Starling to modernise services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
The women winning in AI aren't the ones who had it all figured out
Digital Transformation

The women winning in AI aren't the ones who had it all figured out

Women rising fastest in AI are those embracing uncertainty and adaptability, not those waiting until they feel fully prepared or perfectly ready.

By Jane Smith • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools & integration push
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools & integration push

Oracle NetSuite launches AI tools and a low-code integration platform to automate finance, planning and customer workflows across its suite.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
FICO named Leader in Gartner 2026 decision intelligence
Software-as-a-Service

FICO named Leader in Gartner 2026 decision intelligence

FICO has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, recognising its execution and vision.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Manufacturers pin profit hopes on AI amid readiness gap
Digital Transformation

Manufacturers pin profit hopes on AI amid readiness gap

Manufacturers bet heavily on AI to boost margins within two years, even as most admit their plants lack the readiness to deploy it at scale.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
How Banks can rewrite the rules of scale with Cloud Technology?
Digital Transformation

How Banks can rewrite the rules of scale with Cloud Technology?

Banks must adopt cloud technology to scale rapidly, cut costs by up to 40%, and meet rising customer and regulatory demands in a digital-first world.

By Vishal Maru • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
More than a buzzword: How strategic partnerships power real digital transformation
Disaster Recovery

More than a buzzword: How strategic partnerships power real digital transformation

Interactive and Microsoft's enduring partnership drives real digital transformation, helping businesses innovate and modernise with trusted, collaborative solutions.

By Alex Coates • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Boomi recognised as Leader in 2025 Gartner API Management report
Hyperscale

Boomi recognised as Leader in 2025 Gartner API Management report

Boomi has advanced from Niche Player to Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management, reflecting its strong innovation and execution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian workers fear AI 'skills cliff' as training lags
Data Analytics

Australian workers fear AI 'skills cliff' as training lags

Australian workers fear an AI “skills cliff” as new data shows training lags behind rapid adoption, fuelling insecurity and scepticism.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The modern compass: Leading in the age of AI with agility and courage
Digital Transformation

The modern compass: Leading in the age of AI with agility and courage

On International Women's Day, leaders are urged to pair AI-era agility with humane courage, resilience and mentorship to help teams thrive.

By Su Jella • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Adaptability in tech consulting: Navigating and shaping the modern digital landscape
DevOps

Adaptability in tech consulting: Navigating and shaping the modern digital landscape

Adaptability is reshaping tech consulting, as diverse, risk-driven teams ditch rigid methods to steer complex digital transformations.

By Mathilde Vachon • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Big consultancies linked to failing public IT projects
Digital Transformation

Big consultancies linked to failing public IT projects

Big consultancies tied to higher failure risk in Australian public IT overhauls, as research links them to delays and cost blowouts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Cloud.in names Vishal Dhanfule West India sales head
DevOps

Cloud.in names Vishal Dhanfule West India sales head

Cloud.in appoints veteran Vishal Dhanfule as West India sales head to drive growth and deepen cloud adoption across key regional markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot
Crypto

Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot

Crypto exchange KuCoin is opening a Sydney HQ, ramping up local hiring and regulation-first products as it chases Australian growth.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Castles opens Melbourne hub to drive Pacific growth
Fintech

Castles opens Melbourne hub to drive Pacific growth

Castles Technology has opened a Melbourne hub as its Pacific headquarters, targeting fast-growing Android payments across Australia and NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Enterprises urged to rethink mobility as device chaos grows
Digital Transformation

Enterprises urged to rethink mobility as device chaos grows

SOTI's report reveals growing device chaos in enterprises, urging tailored mobility strategies and automation to boost efficiency across sectors like healthcare and logistics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025