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MindBridge urges clearer PCAOB guidance on AI audits
Data Analytics

MindBridge urges clearer PCAOB guidance on AI audits

Ambiguous inspection rules are leaving audit firms unsure how to defend AI-assisted tests, prompting calls for clearer oversight from the PCAOB.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Why financial services now leads email deliverability
Phishing

Why financial services now leads email deliverability

Strict compliance has helped banks and insurers outperform retail on inbox placement, as cleaner data now drives better delivery rates.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Yesterday
UK AI rules in finance create compliance patchwork
Data Protection

UK AI rules in finance create compliance patchwork

Most UK lenders now face overlapping FCA, PRA and data rules on AI, as 75 per cent of firms already deploy the technology.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
O2 extends USA roaming for England fans in tournament
Mobile data

O2 extends USA roaming for England fans in tournament

Eligible England supporters in the US can now avoid daily roaming fees on O2 during the rest of the tournament, with credits back to 20 July.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Luminance launches advisory board for AI governance
Software-as-a-Service

Luminance launches advisory board for AI governance

Pressure is rising on software vendors to prove governance and accountability as large organisations expand AI use beyond pilot projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling
Digital Transformation

European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling

Measured results are now under pressure as firms struggle to turn AI pilots into everyday tools and prove climate plans beyond targets.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • 2 days ago
Agentic AI traffic surges as bots dominate the web
Data Protection

Agentic AI traffic surges as bots dominate the web

Businesses may need to rethink bot blocks, as Decodo says automated systems now make up 57.4% of web requests and shape product discovery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Dynisma lands Dallara simulator deal for Italy, US
Formula One

Dynisma lands Dallara simulator deal for Italy, US

The multi-million investment will give Dallara matching motion simulators in Italy and the US, streamlining vehicle development and driver testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Umbraco launches Automate with AI workflow controls
Software-as-a-Service

Umbraco launches Automate with AI workflow controls

Marketing teams can now automate customer journeys and routine site tasks without sending data to a separate platform, easing GDPR concerns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Entire launches distributed Git network for AI agents
DevOps

Entire launches distributed Git network for AI agents

Developers using AI agents could avoid GitHub rate limits and outages as Entire opens a preview network mirroring repositories across regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Tanium named leader in IDC digital employee experience
Software-as-a-Service

Tanium named leader in IDC digital employee experience

Downtime from slow devices and failed apps is prompting larger firms to unify endpoint, security and experience tools, IDC says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 models with new coding push
Large Language Models

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 models with new coding push

Businesses could see faster, cheaper AI coding and office workflows as OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 with stronger safeguards.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

KPMG sees AI surge as firms struggle to prove value
Digital Transformation

KPMG sees AI surge as firms struggle to prove value

Nearly half of businesses have paused or scaled back AI projects as weak cost tracking leaves returns unproven and security gaps widen.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • 2 days ago
Only one in four UK workers feel job is safe from cut
Artificial Intelligence

Only one in four UK workers feel job is safe from cut

Uncertainty over AI and changing job design is leaving most UK staff unconvinced their roles are protected, a survey suggests.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Food Alert warns of AI food fraud in UK hospitality
Risk & Compliance

Food Alert warns of AI food fraud in UK hospitality

Food businesses face refund losses and regulatory checks as AI-made complaints and images are increasingly used to allege food safety failings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services
Software-as-a-Service

CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services

Professional services firms can now query their own data in plain English, with early users already checking cash flow, staffing and overdue invoices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK FinTech raises USD $1.8 billion to keep second spot
Fintech

UK FinTech raises USD $1.8 billion to keep second spot

Despite a global funding slowdown, the UK kept its No 2 FinTech spot as investors backed 181 deals worth USD $1.8 billion in H1 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Utilities & telecoms firms face widespread payment woes
Fintech

Utilities & telecoms firms face widespread payment woes

Payment disruptions are worsening customer experience at utilities and telecoms firms, with 99% of respondents reporting some form of issue.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago