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UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy
Digital Transformation

UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy

A survey finds 65% of UK business leaders rank AI as vital as water and energy, with 93% urging swift adoption alongside calls for thoughtful oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Attara appoints Hani Elmalky to drive technology in hedging
Fintech

Attara appoints Hani Elmalky to drive technology in hedging

Attara appoints Hani Elmalky as Chief Technical Advisor to enhance its tech-driven commodity hedging platform for UK SMEs and corporates.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Global Stories

Finance stories

AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates
Digital Transformation

AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates

Businesses adopting AI with hybrid pricing models see subscription growth rates double, outperforming those who do not adjust pricing alongside AI integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
HCLTech & UiPath partner to deliver agentic automation at scale
Digital Transformation

HCLTech & UiPath partner to deliver agentic automation at scale

HCLTech and UiPath have partnered to deliver scalable agentic automation, combining AI and automation to boost business agility and efficiency globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025
EduTech

Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025

UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail
Digital Transformation

If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail

Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.

By James Finley • 6 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Nintex launches Solution Studio to simplify business automation
Digital Transformation

Nintex launches Solution Studio to simplify business automation

Nintex launches Solution Studio, a portal enabling businesses to build custom AI-powered automation to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
UK firms extend FX hedge lengths as pound rises against USD
Risk & Compliance

UK firms extend FX hedge lengths as pound rises against USD

Amid tariff-driven volatility and a rising pound, 54% of UK firms lengthen FX hedges, securing financial protection amidst shifting market conditions.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
SAP unveils new Business AI tools & partnerships for growth
Digital Transformation

SAP unveils new Business AI tools & partnerships for growth

SAP unveils advanced AI tools and partnerships, including a smarter copilot and AI agents, aiming to boost productivity and AI accessibility for businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Nintex unveils automated onboarding tool to boost retention
Digital Transformation

Nintex unveils automated onboarding tool to boost retention

Nintex has launched a solution to automate employee onboarding, streamlining HR, finance, and IT processes for better efficiency and retention.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Workday unveils AI agents to boost HR & finance productivity
Data Analytics

Workday unveils AI agents to boost HR & finance productivity

Workday has launched new Illuminate AI agents to boost HR and finance productivity, streamlining hiring, contracts, and frontline worker support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
Software-as-a-Service

Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management

Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Celonis unveils process intelligence tools to boost AI returns
Robotic Process Automation

Celonis unveils process intelligence tools to boost AI returns

Celonis unveils AI-driven upgrades to AgentC, integrating Orchestration Engine and launching Solution Suites for supply chain, finance, sustainability, and more.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach
Cloud Services

Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach

The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Finance stories

Japan Airlines adopts cloud platform to boost maintenance
DevOps

Japan Airlines adopts cloud platform to boost maintenance

Japan Airlines is upgrading its aircraft maintenance with IFS Cloud, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and support future growth through AI-driven technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
Stock Market

Australian investors drive record US options trading surge

Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
Data Protection

AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services

CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025