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UK firms embed AI in workflows but keep human control

Most UK enterprises now see AI boosting productivity, but 78% are keeping human approval points and guardrails in place.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

AccountsIQ warns UK finance leaders on AI governance

Unchecked AI could distort finance decisions and damage trust, as UK firms rush adoption without enough governance, oversight or training.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Street Soccer Foundation launches tech recycling scheme

Companies can now offset IT disposal costs while funding support for young people affected by homelessness through a recycling-linked credit scheme.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Net-Defence urges parents to talk privacy with children

Holiday gaming and AI use are exposing more children to data risks, as one in five parents have never discussed online privacy.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Data Security stories

Hybrid Cloud

Acceldata expands Europe push with new senior hires

Enterprise demand for AI projects is driving Acceldata to expand in Europe, as firms seek sovereignty controls without lengthy data migrations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Ransomware

Manufacturers face new cyber risks from connected factories

Connected factory networks are widening the attack surface, with SonicWall warning that old flaws and weak access controls can expose production systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Two-thirds of firms delay Copilot over SharePoint risks

Worries over exposed SharePoint data have led many businesses to pause Microsoft Copilot, with senior executives the most cautious.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Progress to buy Domo assets in USD $400 million deal

The deal expands Progress's push into AI data software, adding Domo's 2,400-plus customers and governance tools as firms seek trusted input for models.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud says most need upgrades for agentic AI

Most enterprises will need costly infrastructure changes before agentic AI can move from pilots to production, Google Cloud research says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Version 1 joins Anthropic's Claude partner network

The move gives regulated-sector customers in the UK and Ireland a new route to deploy Claude models with implementation and compliance support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Hybrid Cloud

Okta data shows enterprises using multiple AI platforms

Enterprises are spreading AI use across several platforms, heightening identity and access risks as agents gain broader system access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cloudbrink launches AI security platform for enterprise

Rising concern over shadow AI has prompted Cloudbrink to bundle endpoint monitoring, data loss prevention and secure connectivity for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cohesity names Peter Hanna as APJ VP Sales, General Manager

The move strengthens Cohesity's push in Asia Pacific and Japan, where cyber threats and data demands are driving investment in sales and support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Software-as-a-Service

Cinchy launches PeriMind AI governance suite for firms

As AI moves into production, firms are struggling to track access, costs and policy compliance across agents and workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Canadian business travellers embrace unapproved AI tools

A gap in company controls is pushing many Canadian staff to use unauthorised AI for travel planning, expenses and rebooking.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

CTERA wins PeerSpot awards for cloud storage, backup

Verified customer reviews placed CTERA second in both cloud storage and backup, bolstering its pitch to enterprises facing ransomware and governance risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

The supplement stack gets a software update

Consumers are now getting real-time batch checks, wearable-linked dosing and personalised formulas as supplement brands add AI and connected hardware.

By Hab Shifa • 6 min read • Last week