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Newgen named notable vendor in Forrester low-code report
Digital Transformation

Newgen named notable vendor in Forrester low-code report

The listing signals Newgen's push into governed AI development tools as buyers increasingly judge low-code platforms on orchestration, not speed alone.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
OutSystems & AWS add AI tools for legacy modernisation
DevOps

OutSystems & AWS add AI tools for legacy modernisation

Large enterprises could cut AI and modernisation bottlenecks as new AWS-linked tools help them update ageing systems without full replacement projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Origina expands independent maintenance to SAP customers
Digital Transformation

Origina expands independent maintenance to SAP customers

Many SAP users face rising costs and migration risk as support deadlines loom, pushing demand for independent maintenance alternatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026
DataCentre infrastructure

Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026

Infrastructure demand and vendor spending will drive most of the surge as AI outlays are set to jump 47% next year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
Digital Transformation

Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps

Deepfake threats are pushing public bodies to harden identity checks and governance, as Gartner forecasts dedicated TrustOps teams by 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
UK CIOs warn AI adoption outpaces governance readiness
Data Protection

UK CIOs warn AI adoption outpaces governance readiness

Most UK technology chiefs lack confidence that AI tools are properly overseen, raising fresh risks over leaks, compliance failures and trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
BT International launches UC Edge for multinationals
Unified Communications

BT International launches UC Edge for multinationals

Multinationals grappling with fragmented voice systems get a single global layer that cuts manual routing and eases platform switching.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Citycare links HR, payroll & IT with Boomi platform
Digital Transformation

Citycare links HR, payroll & IT with Boomi platform

New staff are reaching work faster at Citycare after it linked HR, payroll and IT records, cutting manual fixes and improving visibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Island tops Texas peers in CNBC's Disruptor 50 list
Robotics

Island tops Texas peers in CNBC's Disruptor 50 list

The ranking highlights surging demand for AI-governance software, with the Dallas firm ahead of two Austin rivals on CNBC's list.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology
Digital Transformation

Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology

Poor AI oversight can magnify workflow errors, expose firms to regulation and erode trust if CIOs do not redesign controls and roles.

By Jake Shepherd • 4 min read • Last month
Northumbrian Water signs three-year Aiimi AI data deal
Data Analytics

Northumbrian Water signs three-year Aiimi AI data deal

The utility will use bespoke AI tools to target pollution, compliance and maintenance as it enters AMP8 under growing scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Interweave wins HSJ Digital interoperability award
Digital Transformation

Interweave wins HSJ Digital interoperability award

Greater attention is on systems that connect NHS records, as Interweave's platform won a new HSJ Digital category for interoperability and standards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Last month
Kore.ai launches Artemis on Microsoft Azure
Data Protection

Kore.ai launches Artemis on Microsoft Azure

Enterprises can now build governed multi-agent AI systems in days rather than months, with the first release hosted on Microsoft Azure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
HCLTech warns 43% of major AI initiatives may fail
Digital Transformation

HCLTech warns 43% of major AI initiatives may fail

Large firms face mounting execution risk as weak governance, legacy systems and poor change management threaten to derail AI spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
QuSecure named finalist for MIT Sloan CIO showcase
Digital Transformation

QuSecure named finalist for MIT Sloan CIO showcase

Enterprise buyers will see QuSecure's post-quantum platform at MIT Sloan, as concern grows over encryption resilience ahead of quantum threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership
Digital Transformation

NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership

NHS technology teams are facing mounting pressure as leaders warn that patchy standards and duplication are slowing better patient care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
UK firms race ahead on AI, but controls lag behind
Data Protection

UK firms race ahead on AI, but controls lag behind

Most large UK companies lack full visibility of staff AI use, with executives fearing breaches and struggling to rein in autonomous agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Rexel Canada deploys Hyland AI for invoice processing
Digital Transformation

Rexel Canada deploys Hyland AI for invoice processing

Invoice processing at the electrical distributor was almost fully automated within 48 hours, cutting manual checks and speeding supplier payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month