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UK firms see quantum computing as a practical tool
Digital Transformation

UK firms see quantum computing as a practical tool

Many large UK businesses are already piloting quantum computing as a means to tackle cost-heavy optimisation tasks and AI bottlenecks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
DevOps

Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding

The Belfast software supply chain security firm is bolstering financial and legal controls as it seeks more enterprise customers after a USD $72 million round.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

C-Suite stories

While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down
Ransomware

While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down

Longer dwell times and rising ransomware threats are exposing gaps in industrial defences, despite better OT visibility and governance.

By Richard Springer • 8 min read • Yesterday
AI code praised in review, but faults rise in production
DevOps

AI code praised in review, but faults rise in production

Yet live deployments are causing headaches for engineering teams, with most respondents reporting more incidents and heavier rework after AI code goes live.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology
Digital Transformation

Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology

It underscores Fuel's push to tighten its systems and cyber defences as North American logistics operators face rising pressure for speed and visibility.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Epicor names Rachel Barger as Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Epicor names Rachel Barger as Chief Revenue Officer

The appointment puts sales, marketing and customer success under one executive as Epicor seeks steadier recurring revenue and wider global reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Pebl hires ex-Remote executive as Chief Revenue Officer
Risk & Compliance

Pebl hires ex-Remote executive as Chief Revenue Officer

The global hiring platform is tightening its leadership as it targets faster growth in a crowded cross-border employment market.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Sonatype names new chiefs as AI demand drives growth
Data Protection

Sonatype names new chiefs as AI demand drives growth

Rising demand for secure AI software development has prompted Sonatype to expand its leadership team and scale operations globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Custodia launches local AI device for sensitive data
Data Protection

Custodia launches local AI device for sensitive data

Sensitive data can stay off the cloud as Custodia's Sentinel gives executives and researchers a local AI appliance for private document analysis.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
AI board priority rises as legacy systems slow scale
Hybrid Cloud

AI board priority rises as legacy systems slow scale

Legacy systems are slowing AI roll-outs at large firms, with most executives saying modernisation and governance are now the main bottlenecks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Untested code deployed by 60% as AI speeds development
DevOps

Untested code deployed by 60% as AI speeds development

Pressure to ship faster is leaving most firms exposed, with AI-generated code now outpacing testing and lifting quality risks across industries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
VTEX expands AI commerce architecture across markets
Digital Transformation

VTEX expands AI commerce architecture across markets

Retailers can now automate merchandising, support and ad campaigns as autonomous agents are embedded across VTEX's commerce platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Workplace AI agent use rises, but oversight stays key
Data Protection

Workplace AI agent use rises, but oversight stays key

Human oversight is still dominating workplace AI as adoption jumps, with 82% of respondents worried about agent accuracy and security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
UK firms hit by cyber incidents at record 77% rate
Disaster Recovery

UK firms hit by cyber incidents at record 77% rate

British businesses are recovering slowly from attacks, with fewer than half back to normal within 10 days despite rapid detection.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Law firms with real-time data reap bigger AI returns
Digital Transformation

Law firms with real-time data reap bigger AI returns

Firms with connected finance systems are more likely to turn AI spending into measurable gains, as poor data visibility still drains billable hours.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
India banks warn of surging fraud losses & AI risk
Fintech

India banks warn of surging fraud losses & AI risk

Indian banks are bracing for higher losses as 84% of leaders report rising fraud and growing concern over AI-driven scams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
GTIA ChannelCon 2026 agenda puts AI & security first
Data Protection

GTIA ChannelCon 2026 agenda puts AI & security first

Attendees will hear more about turning AI into revenue, as the event focuses on security, growth and practical channel issues.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week