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Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing
Digital Transformation

Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing

Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors
Artificial Intelligence

ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors

ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand
Exports

New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand

New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Deputy launches Analytics+ to boost real-time insights for shifts
Data Analytics

Deputy launches Analytics+ to boost real-time insights for shifts

Deputy launches Analytics+, a new tool offering shift-based businesses real-time insights to cut costs and boost operational efficiency globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition
Software-as-a-Service

Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition

Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise
Customer Experience

Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise

91% of consumers faced frustrating digital issues last year, leading to revenue loss and loyalty decline, says Conviva's 2025 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes
Software-as-a-Service

Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
UK consumers sceptical of AI's emotional skills in service roles
Customer Experience

UK consumers sceptical of AI's emotional skills in service roles

UK consumers remain sceptical about AI's ability to provide emotionally intelligent customer service, with only 55% believing it can recognise emotions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Deliverect unveils AI platform to reduce refund fraud in eateries
Digital Transformation

Deliverect unveils AI platform to reduce refund fraud in eateries

Deliverect launches Resolve, an AI platform helping eateries cut refund fraud by up to 70% using Google's Gemini models and Vertex AI technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market

IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds
Marketing Technologies

Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds

A SALESmanago survey finds 73% of UK, Polish and Italian marketers expect traditional SEO to become obsolete by 2026 amid shifting consumer trends.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Foreign buyers put off by uncertainty
IT Industry

Foreign buyers put off by uncertainty

Unclear residential property rules are pushing overseas investors towards Australia and Dubai, risking hundreds of millions in capital for New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology
Physical Security

Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology

Amid counterfeit Australian wines in the UK, experts urge Aussie brands to boost trade mark protection and adopt tech to safeguard exports and reputation.

By Aparna Watal • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
QuickBooks launches AI tool for income tax digital compliance
Financial Systems

QuickBooks launches AI tool for income tax digital compliance

Intuit QuickBooks launches AI tool to simplify digital income tax compliance for nearly two million UK self-assessment filers ahead of MTD rollout.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Aspire Technology Solutions receives Royal Warrant from the King
Digital Transformation

Aspire Technology Solutions receives Royal Warrant from the King

Aspire Technology Solutions has been awarded a prestigious UK Royal Warrant by the King, recognising its technology services to the Royal Household.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries
Human Capital Management

Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries

Westcon-Comstor has been certified a Great Place To Work across 27 countries, including the UK, with 80% of staff praising its culture and leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025
Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks
Data Protection

Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks

The CMORG AI Taskforce, with City of London and UK Finance, publishes new AI Baseline Guidance to help financial firms manage generative AI risks across operations and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025