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UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings
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UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.
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RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth
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RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.
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Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth
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Agentic AI market set to grow from USD $7.28 billion in 2025 to over $41 billion by 2030, driving automation and transforming sectors from cybersecurity to customer service.
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UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control
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UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.
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WayScape launches integrated AI real estate platform in Australia
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WayScape has launched Australia's first AI-powered real estate platform, uniting agents and tools to cut admin by 80% and boost lead conversion.
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DigiDirect Group acquires Mwave to expand gaming portfolio
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The digiDirect Group has acquired online gaming retailer Mwave, expanding its portfolio and promising continuity for staff and customers amid post-pandemic challenges.
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Landis+Gyr halves costs by moving Oracle workloads to Google Cloud
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Landis+Gyr cut infrastructure costs by 50% and boosted efficiency by migrating Oracle workloads from Windows to Linux on Google Cloud with Tessell's help.
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Cloudinary unveils MCP Server for easier AI-powered image tasks
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Cloudinary launches MCP Server, enabling users to manage images and videos via natural language without coding, available to all including free plan users.
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Myriad360 & Cyera launch AI-powered data security tool for AWS
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Myriad360 and Cyera have launched the AI-powered Data Security Health Assessment to enhance data security and compliance in AWS environments.
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GlobalLogic joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecom networks
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GlobalLogic has joined the AI-RAN Alliance to enhance AI integration in radio access networks, boosting automation, efficiency and new revenue opportunities in telecoms.
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance for AI-driven security
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance, enabling tighter AI-powered security integration with technology partners to enhance vulnerability response workflows.
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Cloud Security Alliance launches Valid-AI-ted tool for STAR checks
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The Cloud Security Alliance has launched Valid-AI-ted, an AI tool offering automated quality checks for STAR Level 1 cloud security self-assessments.
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SentinelOne partners with AWS to enhance AI-powered cloud security
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SentinelOne has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud security by integrating AI-powered threat detection with AWS Security Hub's new features.
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SentinelOne launches Singularity AI SIEM for AWS Marketplace
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SentinelOne has launched its Singularity AI SIEM on AWS Marketplace, enabling customers to boost threat detection and response with AI-powered security tools.
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TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i to empower AI-driven brands
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TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i, a new AI-focused practice designed to help brands integrate AI for unique strategic and creative growth.
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Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap
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Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.
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AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security
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Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.
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Gartner: AI agents set to automate half of decisions by 2027
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By 2027, AI agents will automate or augment half of all business decisions, driving faster, smarter outcomes but requiring strong governance, says Gartner.
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Australian consumers wary as AI delivers business benefits
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Australian businesses benefit from AI-driven customer engagement, yet 66% of consumers express exhaustion and seek greater trust and control over AI interactions.
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Keith Andrews Trucks streamlines onboarding with Nintex automation
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Keith Andrews Trucks has adopted Nintex automation to streamline onboarding, training, and health and safety reporting across New Zealand operations.