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Coralogix unveils Olly to automate real-time observability tasks

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Coralogix launches Olly, an autonomous agent that automates real-time observability by detecting and resolving production issues faster and with no human input required.
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UK shoppers want AI for deliveries but demand transparency & choice

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UK shoppers want AI for real-time delivery tracking and returns but demand transparency and human support for trust and control over choices.
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Keeper Security named Overall Leader in non-human identity management

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Keeper Security named Overall Leader in non-human identity management, praised for securing machine identities across cloud-native and hybrid environments.
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Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026

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Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.
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SER Group acquires Metaforce to boost AI-powered communications

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SER Group has acquired Sweden's Metaforce to enhance its Doxis platform with AI-driven tools for automating and personalising customer communications.
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Trench Group cuts contract review times by 80% using AI platform

2 days ago
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Trench Group has cut contract review times by 80%, using AI from Luminance to streamline processes and reduce reliance on its legal team.
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4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026

2 days ago
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By 2026, AI will transform procurement with specialised models, transparent governance, autonomous agents, and new security standards boosting trust and efficiency.
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AI-driven data & supply chain innovation to reshape retail in 2026

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AI and predictive analytics are set to transform retail supply chains in 2026, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
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UK manufacturing apprenticeships show minor rise, skills gap widens

2 days ago
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UK manufacturing apprenticeships rose slightly by 0.6% to 46,070 starts, but the sector's skills gap widens amid an ageing workforce and slow growth.
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Tata Communications acquires Commotion stake to boost AI push

2 days ago
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Tata Communications acquires 51% stake in Commotion to enhance AI-driven customer interaction solutions across its global digital platforms.
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EY launches physical AI lab & platform with NVIDIA technology

3 days ago
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EY has launched a physical AI platform with NVIDIA tech and opened an EY.ai Lab to advance AI in robotics, drones, and smart devices across industries.
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Informatica & AWS launch new tools to boost trusted AI agents

3 days ago
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Informatica teams up with AWS to launch new tools enhancing trusted AI agents with improved data governance and integration for enterprises.
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Business leaders call for AI that boosts collaboration, not silos

3 days ago
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A survey reveals 81% of business leaders want AI tools that enhance teamwork, as current individual-focused AI limits collaboration and ROI globally.
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Virsae & VOSS join forces to boost AI for workplace analytics

3 days ago
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Virsae and VOSS have partnered to enhance AI-driven workplace analytics, combining expertise to boost collaboration and customer experience across major platforms.
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Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures

3 days ago
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Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.
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Q&A: How software waste and complexity are undermining the UK’s productivity ambition

3 days ago
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UK firms waste 20% of software spend and lose 7% of revenue to complexity, hindering productivity amid the Autumn Budget's focus on efficiency.
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UK shoppers want AI for delivery but not to replace people

3 days ago
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UK shoppers favour AI for delivery tracking and returns but insist it should support, not replace, human customer service roles in retail.
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AI development to focus on technical use as consumer rollout slows

3 days ago
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AI development will prioritise technical applications in 2026, with slower consumer rollout due to integration challenges and security concerns across sectors.
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Foxtel boosts live 4K sports streaming with Fastly CDN tech

3 days ago
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Foxtel enhances live 4K sports streaming for over a million viewers with Fastly’s CDN, ensuring stable, high-quality broadcasts across Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
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NEXTDC begins TK1 Tokyo data centre to boost AI & cloud growth

3 days ago
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NEXTDC has begun building its first Tokyo data centre, TK1, to support Japan's growing AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure needs with 28MW capacity.