ICT sector stories
Complexity is wiping out GBP £11.7 billion a year in wasted UK AI spending, as most IT leaders say outputs are creating daily rework.
The promotion signals 8x8's push to deepen partner sales, with Emily Masterton tasked with improving channel support and trust worldwide.
Vontier will book USD $80 million in cash and keep a minority stake as it exits control of a fleet software unit valued at USD $220 million.
Unified data governance is set to help Ericsson push AI beyond pilots, with more than 85,000 users already on SAP's Joule assistant.
It aims to cut outages and rollback costs by letting network teams test changes on a digital twin before they reach production.
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.
Employee feedback has lifted Phoenix to seventh place in Great Place to Work's UK development rankings, up from 11th last year.
The hire strengthens scrutiny of social impact claims as boards and investors demand measurement that is closer to financial reporting standards.
The funding will help Cybergenix Security expand its AI and cybersecurity platform as Indian universities push harder into student entrepreneurship.
Independent studios in Auckland are gaining investor access and public exposure as the city works to grow New Zealand's games industry.
Canadian employers are increasingly demanding AI skills, with Google's new course aimed at helping workers meet that expectation in under 10 hours.
Hundreds of workers will lose jobs as Intuit simplifies its structure and redirects spending towards AI and financial services growth.
Foreign backers now supply up to 90% of capital in Canada's biggest venture rounds, widening concerns over ownership and economic sovereignty.
Despite widespread adoption, most Indian enterprises still struggle to turn AI pilots into measurable gains because of data, governance and skills gaps.
Enterprise users are being given a way to reuse context across sessions, as DevRev says its update aims to cut AI rework and burnout.
Demand for more accountable managed services is rising as New Zealand clients seek local support and stronger customer relationships.
The Christchurch company's half-billion-dollar revenue milestone and overseas expansion helped it beat rivals for Hi-Tech Company of the Year.
Teachers and cyber workers could see stronger demand as AI takes over routine tasks without triggering broad job cuts, a study found.
The commitment should widen pre-seed funding for British founders as policymakers seek to keep more venture capital at home.
