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Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
Digital Transformation

Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge

Defence bidders risk compliance failures and lost contracts if they rely on ChatGPT for tasks that demand audit-ready, repeatable results.

By Laura Mathews • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul
Fintech

Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul

Merchants face higher losses and uneven compliance burdens as a new report says fraud controls are failing to keep pace with social engineering.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

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BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio
Data Protection

BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio

Greater control over sensitive data could help UK organisations adopt AI faster, with BT’s new sovereign portfolio aimed at regulated workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Jimmy Wales to headline DataFest 2026 in Edinburgh
Space

Jimmy Wales to headline DataFest 2026 in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh conference will put AI trust and governance centre stage as speakers from OpenAI, OpenUK and academia address business risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools
DevOps

NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools

The tie-up could speed secure AI adoption for regulated Japanese firms, with NEC set to roll out Claude to about 30,000 staff.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Regnosys backs UK fintech funding but urges infra reform
Digital Transformation

Regnosys backs UK fintech funding but urges infra reform

Extra government support may help UK fintech scale, but firms still face costly reporting and compliance frictions, Leo Labeis said.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
Robotics

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security

More than 500 delegates will hear how AI, cyber threats and automation are reshaping the role of telecoms networks and infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Granicus names UK digital government awards winners
Customer Experience

Granicus names UK digital government awards winners

Public sector digital projects cut waits, boosted participation and saved staff time across UK councils as Granicus named seven award winners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
DOC launches satellite sensors trial in remote parks
Internet of Things

DOC launches satellite sensors trial in remote parks

Fewer helicopter checks and faster maintenance could save DOC more than $1 million over six years at hard-to-reach park sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand
Digital Transformation

Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand

More Kiwi firms are moving beyond AI pilots, prompting Avanade to bolster local delivery in New Zealand as demand for implementation grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
NCS partners AGIBOT to deploy humanoid robots in Asia
Robotics

NCS partners AGIBOT to deploy humanoid robots in Asia

Pilot projects in social services and public safety will test whether humanoid robots can handle real-world tasks across Singapore and Asia Pacific.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Kinetic IT names Kishore Jayaram Chief Transformation Officer
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT names Kishore Jayaram Chief Transformation Officer

The hire signals Kinetic IT's push into sovereign digital services and AI as it seeks more government and critical infrastructure work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims
Data Protection

Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims

Privacy watchdog concerns raise fresh doubts over whether the government’s age assurance trial overstated vendor compliance and safeguards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Areto founder Jacqueline Comer wins global AI safety award
Email Security

Areto founder Jacqueline Comer wins global AI safety award

The award lifts Areto’s profile as it expands software that has blocked more than 229,000 fraud attempts and illegal streams in a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
UK backs Cosine with GPU hours for sovereign AI push
Hyperscale

UK backs Cosine with GPU hours for sovereign AI push

The grant lets the London startup train an air-gapped coding model on UK infrastructure, bolstering supply for defence and other sensitive sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Public sector urged to put data provenance at AI core
Data Protection

Public sector urged to put data provenance at AI core

Public bodies risk unfair or unlawful AI decisions unless they can trace datasets back to source, a Butterfly Data scientist said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch
Hyperscale

HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch

It aims to help landlords and local authorities apply housing rules consistently as regulatory scrutiny over decision-making intensifies.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026