ICT sector stories
A finance handover comes as Skillsoft sells Global Knowledge and sharpens its focus on skills management and workplace learning.
Independent security checks are gaining urgency as fast-growing AI and software firms face rising scrutiny from customers, partners and regulators.
Growing demand for AI coding tools has prompted Cursor to strengthen its regional sales team as it expands closer to customers in ANZ.
Businesses can now run Claude-powered agents in isolated Cloudflare sandboxes, with tighter controls for private data, audit trails and scaling.
Architectural firms could save GBP £21,500 a year under a new metered model after telemetry showed cloud workstations rarely use full GPU capacity.
Most brands are posting widely on social media but failing to turn activity into engagement, according to Sprinklr's new index.
Search users will get background AI agents and custom layouts as Google broadens Gemini across its apps, YouTube and Workspace.
Industrial operators may get faster AI access to plant and business data, as the deal avoids copying information into separate systems.
Unapproved collaboration apps are widening security loopholes for APAC businesses as AI tools spread faster than governance can keep up.
The expanded business will give hospitals faster patient feedback tools as pressure grows to improve care, communication and outcomes.
The commitment should widen pre-seed funding for British founders as policymakers seek to keep more venture capital at home.
UpGuard says exposed credentials and supplier risk leave Australia's biggest listed firms vulnerable, despite a modest rise in security scores.
Pressure to lift margins is pushing New Zealand firms to target AI and automation at energy use, reporting and admin tasks.
The funding will help the hospitality software group hire, expand AI tools and buy smaller rivals as venues face rising costs.
Cautious support from tech leaders hinges on whether Canberra can turn new AI and digital funding into real productivity gains.
Rugby clubs and provincial unions will get discounted accounting software as Xero deepens ties with New Zealand Rugby beyond branding.
The lender is deepening its talent pipeline as automation reshapes entry-level jobs, with interns expected to make up most of this year's intake.
The probe could force new UK rules on software bundling and cloud licensing, potentially easing rivals' access to Microsoft's AI-heavy ecosystem.
The London training group will use fresh capital to widen its European push as firms race to turn AI spending into productivity gains.
Regulatory sandboxes could help firms move AI systems from pilot to wider use as ministers seek to overhaul outdated rules.
