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AI set to widen gender skills gap in UK's GBP £1 trillion tech
Agricultural Technology

AI set to widen gender skills gap in UK's GBP £1 trillion tech

AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK's GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II
Risk & Compliance

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II, adopting no-code platforms to enhance compliance and reduce risks in regulatory reporting.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Insurance stories

Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten
Hybrid Cloud

Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten

Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.

By David Land • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Iron Mountain unveils AI-driven platform for unified data control
Data Analytics

Iron Mountain unveils AI-driven platform for unified data control

Iron Mountain launches AI-powered InSight DXP platform to unify physical and digital data, boosting productivity and automating compliance for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Tata Communications launches Voice AI for real-time fintech chats
Fintech

Tata Communications launches Voice AI for real-time fintech chats

Tata Communications unveils Voice AI platform for real-time, multilingual fintech chats, enhancing speed, security, and seamless automation in financial services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains
Unified Communications

AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains

Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Elemental Concept names Chris Mitchell to lead APAC expansion
Digital Transformation

Elemental Concept names Chris Mitchell to lead APAC expansion

Elemental Concept has appointed Chris Mitchell as Managing Director APAC to drive its expansion and digital transformation services across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Applied Systems acquires Cytora to boost AI in insurance sector
Digital Transformation

Applied Systems acquires Cytora to boost AI in insurance sector

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow
Clean technologies

UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow

UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to boost ANZ
eCommerce

Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to boost ANZ

Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to drive expansion across ANZ, adding six new roles amid rising client demand in marketing sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors
Digital Transformation

Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors

Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Insurance stories

Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards
Private Cloud

Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards

Allianz Insurance Australia is advancing AI use cautiously, balancing innovation with regulation, data quality, and trust to reshape its claims processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think
Firewalls

Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think

Australian businesses face a cyber security 'perfect storm' in 2025 as AI, stricter rules and smarter attacks reshape risk and defence strategies.

By Dan McLean • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Exclusive: SAS CTO Bryan Harris warns AI cost-cutting risks failure
Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAS CTO Bryan Harris warns AI cost-cutting risks failure

SAS urges enterprises to prioritise data quality and trust as they deploy AI for real business value, blending old analytics with new interfaces responsibly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping
Data Protection

Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises
Customer Experience

Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises

A new study reveals 72% of New Zealanders believe brands fail to keep promises, with media firms seen as the worst offenders and financial services ranked best.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025