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UK leads AI adoption as returns lag behind investment
Data Science

UK leads AI adoption as returns lag behind investment

Despite rapid adoption, UK firms are struggling to turn AI spending into measurable gains, with trust and returns still out of sync.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Distology signs Harmonic Security deal for AI governance
Data Protection

Distology signs Harmonic Security deal for AI governance

The partnership will give resellers in the UK, Benelux and DACH new tools to spot unsanctioned AI use and protect sensitive data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Jaam launches M. platform to scale AI across business
Digital Transformation

Jaam launches M. platform to scale AI across business

With most firms still stuck in pilot mode, the platform is aimed at helping businesses connect AI to everyday workflows and see clearer financial gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

AI Adoption stories

SMC launches AUD $20,000 AI grant for organisations
Digital Transformation

SMC launches AUD $20,000 AI grant for organisations

The consulting-only prize is aimed at organisations still struggling to turn existing AI spend into measurable returns, with vendor lock-in among the risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
CFOs prioritise trust over speed in AI adoption journey
Data governance

CFOs prioritise trust over speed in AI adoption journey

Finance chiefs see AI as a risk-management issue first, with clean data and human oversight seen as essential to protect statements and audits.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Yesterday
Jabra study finds AI adds work & boosts collaboration
Artificial Intelligence

Jabra study finds AI adds work & boosts collaboration

AI is adding tasks for most knowledge workers, while frequent users say it is also lifting collaboration and team connection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australian executives & workers split on AI progress
Digital Transformation

Australian executives & workers split on AI progress

The 17-point divide suggests many firms may be overestimating AI gains, especially in larger organisations where workers see weaker execution.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Xopero buys Vigil Guard to boost AI threat monitoring
Data Protection

Xopero buys Vigil Guard to boost AI threat monitoring

The deal gives Xopero a foothold in AI governance as businesses race to stop prompt injection and data leaks from generative tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Qualcom appoints Fergal Flattery to grow AI practice
Digital Transformation

Qualcom appoints Fergal Flattery to grow AI practice

The Irish provider has committed €500,000 to the unit as demand grows for secure, practical AI adoption among businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Julia to open Paris forum on fragmented AI in travel
Data sovereignty

Julia to open Paris forum on fragmented AI in travel

Travel leaders in Paris will test whether AI tools can work across rival regional systems as Europe's adoption gap widens.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions
Power / Energy

Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions

That caution could slow adoption, as 46% of middle managers want a human involved in security-sensitive AI decisions, versus 24% of executives.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Most ANZ firms still fail to scale AI beyond pilots
Digital Transformation

Most ANZ firms still fail to scale AI beyond pilots

Only 5.2% of organisations in Australia and New Zealand have scaled AI beyond pilots, with structure and workflows proving the biggest barriers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
CIOs shoulder AI workforce redesign as governance lags
Digital Transformation

CIOs shoulder AI workforce redesign as governance lags

Most CIOs now oversee workforce redesign rather than infrastructure, as 88% say AI is outpacing governance and accountability remains unclear.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

AI Adoption stories

Fiuu warns AI shopping raises payment permission questions
Fintech

Fiuu warns AI shopping raises payment permission questions

The shift towards agentic commerce could force merchants and payment providers to prove AI tools stayed within customers' agreed limits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Ireland ranks fourth globally for AI engineering talent
Data Analytics

Ireland ranks fourth globally for AI engineering talent

Stronger AI adoption and talent inflows have helped Ireland stay ahead of a global hiring slowdown, despite weaker junior recruitment in some sectors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australia lags on tech modernisation as AI pressure grows
Software-as-a-Service

Australia lags on tech modernisation as AI pressure grows

Nearly half of Australian organisations are behind on technology upgrades, with AI adoption exposing ageing systems and increasing security and governance risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
ACAM launches AI advisers network with Maestro backing
Digital Transformation

ACAM launches AI advisers network with Maestro backing

Companies seeking practical AI marketing help will now have a new route to external advice, as ACAM expands its adviser base nationwide with Maestro support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week