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Over half of UK banking execs warn firms risk irrelevance without digitising back-office ops amid AI integration and industry upheaval.

The UK government aims to save GBP £45 billion by using AI-assisted coding to boost civil service productivity and modernise public services.

Google Ads now offers AI Max globally and new generative AI tools in Asset Studio, boosting creative control and campaign performance for marketers worldwide.

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

Applied Systems acquires Cytora to enhance AI-driven efficiencies, aiming to streamline and automate the insurance lifecycle globally.

Affinda launches an AI platform that automates any document workflow with 99% accuracy, supporting 56 languages and 400+ enterprise systems for fast setup.

Wavelo unveils 'Free Your Data', a solution enabling telecoms to unlock legacy system data for real-time AI applications without costly overhauls.

Icertis launches Vera AI, an intelligent contract management tool addressing trust and security concerns amid growing C-suite demand for AI agents.

Semarchy unveils its Data Platform, a flexible AI and DataOps-focused solution to help enterprises manage, govern and integrate data efficiently.

Catalogic launches DPX 4.13, enhancing enterprise backup with automated integrity checks, malware detection and faster disaster recovery for better data protection.

Checkmarx has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape ASPM 2025 report for its AI-driven, developer-focused application security platform.

Whatfix launches AI Agents powered by ScreenSense to enhance enterprise user productivity, offering personalised in-app guidance and analytics insights.

Cynomi unveils a new TPRM module to help service providers manage vendor risks faster and more efficiently within its vCISO platform.

Most UK firms have improved AI privacy post-adoption, yet few offer thorough staff training or robust governance, says new Zoho research.

Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.

Fluke Networks has launched Versiv Data Centre Kits across EMEA to enhance connectivity and uptime amid rapid data centre growth driven by AI and cloud technologies.

Contentstack launches Agent OS, an AI-driven platform enabling brands to deliver real-time, personalised digital experiences tailored to individual customer context.

FourKites has earned the second-highest usability ranking in the Nucleus Research 2025 Control Tower Value Matrix for its AI-powered supply chain platform.

Six in ten UK manufacturers expect costly software failures in 2025 as digital delivery speeds up, risking annual losses of up to GBP £773,000.

Nearly 90% of UK retail leaders see warehouse automation as vital to reaching net zero, boosting efficiency and cutting emissions by 2040, says Inteq survey.