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ODI and SAP partner to advance AI-ready data systems

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ODI and SAP team up on AI-ready enterprise data project, seeking open standards and governance to curb risks from poorly prepared information.
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Melissa podcast probes data quality, risk & identity

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Data specialist Melissa debuts a podcast probing how flawed customer and identity data fuels risk, fraud and compliance headaches.
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GOODFOLIO overhauls leadership to target enterprises

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GOODFOLIO reshapes its top team and portfolio platform to chase enterprise AI demand and overseas growth after topping GBP £1 million revenue.
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DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders

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DataIQ's 2026 Top 10 names Europe's most influential data and AI leaders, with UK-based executives dominating the cross-sector list.
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MSCI names Dinesh Gupta Chief Data & Operations Head

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MSCI appoints ex-Goldman executive Dinesh Gupta as Chief Data Officer and Global Head of Operations to drive its data and AI strategy.
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Most firms fail to measure real financial returns on AI

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Most organisations still cannot show pounds-and-pence returns on AI, with only 15% tracking its financial impact, a new report warns.
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La Fosse relaunches ConnEx to link executives & charities

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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La Fosse has revived its ConnEx scheme, pairing UK charity leaders with volunteer C-suite executives to tackle tech and transformation gaps.
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Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.
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AI governance & resilience top boardroom agendas for 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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Boards enter 2026 pushing AI from experiments to governed, resilient systems as volatile economies demand proof of value and stability.
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CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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CFOs lead AI investment strategies in finance, yet only one in three achieve successful large-scale deployment amidst challenges like talent shortages and ROI doubts.
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CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.
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Data quality gaps threaten AI progress & compliance in business

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Ataccama research reveals enterprises average 42/100 in data trust, risking AI progress and regulatory compliance due to poor data quality and governance.
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Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.
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UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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New research shows 75% of UK public sector organisations lead Europe in generative AI adoption, despite concerns over data security and sustainability.
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UK technology heads prioritise cybersecurity in 2025

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A report by BIE indicates UK tech leaders prioritise cybersecurity amidst business transformations, with 50% of firms having faced breaches in the last year.
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Westcon-Comstor's data-driven ID programme adds USD $768m

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Westcon-Comstor's Intelligent Demand programme boosts partner revenue by USD $768m for fiscal year 2024, marking a 70% rise from last year.
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SUSE launches SUSE AI for enterprise-grade AI solutions

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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SUSE has launched SUSE AI at SUSECON 2024, promising open, secure, enterprise-grade generative AI solutions to meet rising demand.
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Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts

Fri, 24th May 2024
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The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.
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Ground Control Data introduces AI tool Mevo to revolutionise media buying

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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Ground Control Data introduces Mevo, a novel AI planning tool set to revolutionise the media buying process in Australia and New Zealand.
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Shifting data quality to the C-suite: here's how to take ownership

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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Your data isn't static and is always changing, so improving your organisation's data quality cannot be a one-off project.