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Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson chief product and technology officer as it sharpens AI governance for heavily regulated clients.

Wipro launches a unified AI-led model to fuse consulting, transformation and operations across people, finance, supply chain and customer work.

Qubitra, backed by SC Ventures and Fujitsu, maps out quantum apps and a marketplace to push finance use cases into production by 2026.

Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality 'AI workslop' outputs.

AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.

CFOs bet big on AI to reshape finance, but a Kyriba survey shows trust is lagging as privacy and security fears intensify worldwide.

Finance chiefs warn 2026 AI tools must be fully auditable and data‑driven, with 'prove it' tests replacing hype in buying decisions.

Agiloft launches AI-powered obligation manager to turn contract clauses into trackable data and cut revenue lost to missed commitments.

1Kosmos has joined the Saviynt Exchange, embedding biometric identity proofing and passwordless login into Saviynt's cloud security platform.

Fintech and healthcare prepare to tame quantum-era unpredictability, as firms plan AI guardrails and quantum-safe security by 2026.

Finance chiefs brace for AI upheaval as CIMA warns of widening skills gap and underprepared teams despite soaring expectations.

Databricks secures over USD $4bn in fresh funding, lifting its valuation to USD $134bn as demand for AI data infrastructure surges.

Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.

Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.

SAP's Muhammad Alam says AI delivers true ROI when embedded seamlessly into applications, breaking data silos and enhancing user experiences, not as a standalone application.

Despite billions invested in AI, financial firms see slow adoption as solutions must prioritise trust, transparency, and augment human judgement over automation.

US banks boost AI spending to combat rising check fraud, linked to USD $12.5 billion loss, ahead of the holiday season peak in fraudulent activities.

Q4 says that as AI reshapes CFO roles, finance chiefs are facing detailed questions on AI strategies, capital allocation, and future compliance costs.

Solace unveils partner programme to aid firms in adopting agentic AI and real-time data tech, driving enterprise innovation and productivity gains.

NiCE has appointed Arun Chandra as COO to lead its AI-first Global Customer Operations, leveraging his experience from Disney and Meta.