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Red Hat & AWS expand AI chip partnership for cloud efficiency
Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat & AWS expand AI chip partnership for cloud efficiency

Red Hat and AWS expand partnership to run AI workloads on AWS Trainium and Inferentia chips, boosting cloud AI efficiency by up to 40% for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026
Data Protection

AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026

AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
HP predicts surge in AI-driven cyber threats & cookie theft by 2026
Multi-factor authentication

HP predicts surge in AI-driven cyber threats & cookie theft by 2026

HP warns of rising AI-driven cyber threats by 2026, including increased cookie theft and attacks on device and identity security in organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Orgvue unveils Henshaw AI to transform workforce planning
Marketing Technologies

Orgvue unveils Henshaw AI to transform workforce planning

Orgvue launches Henshaw AI to automate workforce planning, cutting months of data work to minutes and aiding firms like Salesforce in redesign efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Hack The Box launches AI cyber range & unveils red team certification
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hack The Box launches AI cyber range & unveils red team certification

Hack The Box launches HTB AI Range, the world's first controlled AI cyber range for testing autonomous security agents in live scenarios.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
RANsemi & TechPhosis unveil ISC kit to boost Open RAN 5G
Unified Communications

RANsemi & TechPhosis unveil ISC kit to boost Open RAN 5G

RANsemi and TechPhosis launch ISC Starter Kit to accelerate 5G small cell development and boost Open RAN innovation across UK and India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
How AI, social commerce & experience will reshape retail in 2026
Customer Experience

How AI, social commerce & experience will reshape retail in 2026

By 2026, AI, social commerce and immersive physical retail experiences will transform how consumers interact with brands both online and in stores.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026
Data Protection

Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026

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

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
CIS partners to create new AI agent security guidance for firms
Application Security

CIS partners to create new AI agent security guidance for firms

The Centre for Internet Security teams up with Astrix and Cequence Security to develop AI agent security guidance, addressing new risks from AI adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Canon unveils new inkjet presses to boost commercial printing
Canon

Canon unveils new inkjet presses to boost commercial printing

Canon launches varioPRESS iV7 and varioPRINT iX1700 inkjet presses to boost productivity and quality for commercial print service providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap
Digital Transformation

Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap

Despite 69% of payments leaders seeing their firms as market frontrunners, only 44% prioritise innovation amid legacy and regulatory hurdles.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026
Data Privacy

4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026

By 2026, AI will transform procurement with specialised models, transparent governance, autonomous agents, and new security standards boosting trust and efficiency.

By Keith McFarlane • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AI-driven data & supply chain innovation to reshape retail in 2026
DevOps

AI-driven data & supply chain innovation to reshape retail in 2026

AI and predictive analytics are set to transform retail supply chains in 2026, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
BlackFog launches ADX Vision to combat rising shadow AI risks
Data Protection

BlackFog launches ADX Vision to combat rising shadow AI risks

BlackFog unveils ADX Vision, a tool to monitor and block unauthorised AI use at work, addressing rising shadow AI data security risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

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BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI
Data Protection

BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI

BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching
Human Capital Management

Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching

Ciphr has invested in UK startup MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech with AI-powered coaching, aiming to boost team collaboration and employee growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Legacy systems stifle UK AI ambitions as budgets drain on upkeep
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems stifle UK AI ambitions as budgets drain on upkeep

Outdated IT systems hamper AI adoption in UK firms, with 61% citing legacy platforms as a key barrier amid budget and skills constraints.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025