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UK finance leaders struggle to prove AI value in cash
Data governance

UK finance leaders struggle to prove AI value in cash

Despite widespread adoption, nearly a third of UK finance chiefs cannot quantify AI's impact on cash and liquidity management, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
WWCS wins SonicWall Gold status in less than a year
Firewalls

WWCS wins SonicWall Gold status in less than a year

The promotion strengthens WWCS's support and sales access as it expands its managed security offer for regulated UK customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI to manage 37% of corporate travel spend by 2028
Artificial Intelligence

AI to manage 37% of corporate travel spend by 2028

Security concerns are rising as firms prepare to let software handle almost two-fifths of travel budgets, though controls are still patchy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Workplace AI uses power of 508 UK homes, study says
Data Analytics

Workplace AI uses power of 508 UK homes, study says

Britain's rising use of workplace AI is adding 1.37 GWh of annual electricity demand, enough to power about 508 homes, a study says.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last month
UK finance leaders back AI but struggle to prove value
Digital Transformation

UK finance leaders back AI but struggle to prove value

Nearly a third of UK finance leaders cannot quantify AI's benefits, highlighting a gap between enthusiasm and proof as liquidity teams face rising pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
IBM & Red Hat launch Lightwell to fix open source flaws
Supply Chain

IBM & Red Hat launch Lightwell to fix open source flaws

Businesses can now request patches for vulnerable Java dependencies, after Lightwell has already fixed more than 400 unknown flaws in open source code.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Finance stories

NetSuite rolls out AI suite tools in Australia & NZ
Software-as-a-Service

NetSuite rolls out AI suite tools in Australia & NZ

Some tools are already reaching Australian and New Zealand users as the ERP vendor expands AI features for finance, inventory and approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle launches agentic AI tools & Deep Trust architecture
Data governance

Oracle launches agentic AI tools & Deep Trust architecture

Businesses using Oracle Fusion software will get new AI tools that can act on approved tasks, while a trust framework aims to curb data and security risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last month
Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI tools across Australia
Data governance

Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI tools across Australia

Retailers in Australia and New Zealand will get new AI tools as the software maker says the update can cut manual work and complexity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Google puts Gemini 4 Argon on Cloud for enterprise
Application Programming Interface

Google puts Gemini 4 Argon on Cloud for enterprise

Businesses and developers can now tap Gemini 4 Argon on Google Cloud, as Google targets long-running enterprise tasks and cyber defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Delinea launches Fastpath MCP Server for AI audits
Data governance

Delinea launches Fastpath MCP Server for AI audits

It aims to cut manual spreadsheet checks for finance and audit teams by letting AI assistants query live access-risk data across 100 systems.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
TrendAI adds NVIDIA Nemotron to sovereign security cloud
Private Cloud

TrendAI adds NVIDIA Nemotron to sovereign security cloud

The move lets regulated organisations run AI-driven threat detection inside customer-controlled environments, keeping sensitive security data local.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Aston Martin Aramco takes AMR Network to Singapore
Fintech

Aston Martin Aramco takes AMR Network to Singapore

The Singapore event broadens the Formula One team's partner programme beyond sponsorship, linking tech and finance firms around rapid market change.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Nucleo & Rootstock team up on ERP push for manufacturers
Customer Relationship Management

Nucleo & Rootstock team up on ERP push for manufacturers

The deal aims to help manufacturers cut fragmented systems and improve adoption of ERP software across factories, warehouses and planning teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Finance firms seek trust as AI moves into decisions
Data centers

Finance firms seek trust as AI moves into decisions

As AI takes on more finance decisions, banks and investors are demanding audit trails and human oversight before relying on its outputs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Finance stories

Identity Digital bids for 216 new internet suffixes
Crypto

Identity Digital bids for 216 new internet suffixes

The filing could open fresh branding options for businesses and creators if ICANN approves the first major expansion of internet suffixes since 2012.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Huntington launches AI studio for small businesses
Risk & Compliance

Huntington launches AI studio for small businesses

Early access is open to non-customers as the bank targets smaller firms that lack dedicated finance and compliance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month