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Call Design's CallD.AI puts compliance at core of contact centre AI
Unified Communications

Call Design's CallD.AI puts compliance at core of contact centre AI

Call Design's CallD.AI platform embeds compliance and governance at the heart of contact centre AI, ensuring transparency and operational integrity for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

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Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds
Digital Transformation

Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds

Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Camunda named Strong Performer for orchestration in Forrester Wave
Digital Transformation

Camunda named Strong Performer for orchestration in Forrester Wave

Camunda has been named a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave for digital process automation, praised for its orchestration and support of key process standards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Gurucul launches AI-SOC Analyst to transform cybersecurity centres
Data Analytics

Gurucul launches AI-SOC Analyst to transform cybersecurity centres

Gurucul launches AI-SOC Analyst to cut alert triage time by 83%, enhancing cybersecurity centres with AI-powered automation and human-led insight.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
AI shifts from adviser to architect in enterprise decision-making
Digital Transformation

AI shifts from adviser to architect in enterprise decision-making

A new study reveals AI is evolving from an adviser to a core architect in enterprise decision-making, enhancing transparency and accountability across sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
AI in education & recruitment must support, not replace, humans
Artificial Intelligence

AI in education & recruitment must support, not replace, humans

Education and recruitment leaders urge AI to support, not replace, humans, emphasising ethics, creativity and oversight in tech-driven sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Bolt Insight gains SOC 2 Type I for secure AI research platform
Data Protection

Bolt Insight gains SOC 2 Type I for secure AI research platform

Bolt Insight's AI research platform BoltChatAI has achieved SOC 2 Type I certification, confirming robust data security and privacy practices for global users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Percona launches free open source encryption for PostgreSQL data
Storage

Percona launches free open source encryption for PostgreSQL data

Percona launches pg_tde, a free open source Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL, enabling secure, compliant data storage without licensing fees or vendor lock-in.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Elsevier unveils Embase AI to transform biomedical data research
EduTech

Elsevier unveils Embase AI to transform biomedical data research

Elsevier launches Embase AI, a tool that halves biomedical data review time with natural language queries and transparent, up-to-date research summaries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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Peer reviews surpass influencers for UK shoppers' purchase decisions
Customer Experience

Peer reviews surpass influencers for UK shoppers' purchase decisions

Peer reviews and user-generated content now influence 65% of UK shoppers, surpassing celebrity endorsements in shaping purchase decisions, finds Akeneo study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech
Blockchain

Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech

Alpha Ladder Finance patents NFDT tokenisation tech in Singapore, enhancing real-world asset digital twins with compliance and real-time data features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
UK consumers cautious as AI assistants rise in global acceptance
Data Privacy

UK consumers cautious as AI assistants rise in global acceptance

Over half of UK consumers use AI assistants for daily tasks but remain cautious, especially about financial decisions, valuing human support in stress.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
osapiens to invest EUR €35 million in UK expansion, create 150 jobs
Productivity

osapiens to invest EUR €35 million in UK expansion, create 150 jobs

osapiens will invest EUR €35 million to expand in the UK, creating 150 skilled jobs and supporting sustainability compliance amid new regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
NCP recommends Genetec elaborate human rights policy after NGO's Iran market claims
Security Operations Centres

NCP recommends Genetec elaborate human rights policy after NGO's Iran market claims

Canadian NCP urges Genetec to publish a clear human rights policy after two NGos raised concerns over alleged use of its products in Iran.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption
Digital Transformation

New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training
Risk & Compliance

UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training

UK finance staff widely use AI tools but worry about inadequate training, data security, and lack of regulatory oversight in their organisations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025