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Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday giving
Marketing Technologies

Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday giving

Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday micro-donations, aiming to embed charitable giving into routine UK shopping experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Echelon unveils EUR €3.5 billion Wicklow data centre projects
Supply Chain

Echelon unveils EUR €3.5 billion Wicklow data centre projects

Echelon plans EUR €3.5bn investment in two Wicklow data centres, aiming to create 3,315 jobs and boost Ireland's renewable energy and economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
Partner Programmes

KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts

KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption
Generative AI

Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Google enhances AI adoption with new Agentspace features
Low code & No code

Google enhances AI adoption with new Agentspace features

Google has unveiled new features for its Agentspace product to enhance AI agent adoption in businesses, promising streamlined processes and improved security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
KPMG adopts AI-driven SAP Joule to enhance consultancy services
DevOps

KPMG adopts AI-driven SAP Joule to enhance consultancy services

KPMG is set to revolutionise consulting with AI-powered SAP Joule tools, enhancing project delivery and decision-making for complex transformations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
GitHub unveils new security products for all developers
Application Security

GitHub unveils new security products for all developers

GitHub is set to enhance security for developers by launching two standalone products, Secret Protection and Code Security, from April 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering
Risk & Compliance

Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering

A survey by SAS and KPMG reveals sluggish AI and ML adoption in anti-money laundering, with only 18% of financial institutions fully implementing these technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Banyan Software acquires Medtech, expands in Australasia
Data Privacy

Banyan Software acquires Medtech, expands in Australasia

Banyan Software has acquired healthcare technology firm Medtech Global, enhancing its reach in Australia and New Zealand's healthcare markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation
Digital Transformation

KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation

KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Workday unveils platform to manage AI in digital workforces
Digital Transformation

Workday unveils platform to manage AI in digital workforces

Workday has unveiled the Agent System of Record, a platform to help organisations manage AI agents more effectively, enhancing security and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

KPMG & Microsoft expand AI & cybersecurity training in Canada
Digital Transformation

KPMG & Microsoft expand AI & cybersecurity training in Canada

KPMG and Microsoft have expanded their Operational Risk Skills Development Centre to offer executive training in generative AI and cybersecurity across Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Younger UK consumers more comfortable with AI in messages
Customer Experience

Younger UK consumers more comfortable with AI in messages

Research by Quadient reveals younger Brits are twice as comfortable as older generations with AI-generated communications, amid calls for greater transparency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia
Unified Communications

Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia

Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Ericsson unveils clientless ZTNA to boost 5G network security
Firewalls

Ericsson unveils clientless ZTNA to boost 5G network security

Ericsson launches clientless ZTNA within NetCloud SASE, enhancing secure 5G network access for contractors and BYOD users without VPNs or extra software.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
KPMG expands AI collaboration with Google Cloud for business
Digital Transformation

KPMG expands AI collaboration with Google Cloud for business

KPMG is expanding its collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance AI capabilities in legal services and banking, transforming business operations across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Siu Wei Lee named Sales Director for Asia Pacific at DataSnipper
Data Analytics

Siu Wei Lee named Sales Director for Asia Pacific at DataSnipper

DataSnipper has appointed Siu Wei Lee as Sales Director for Asia Pacific and Japan, strengthening its global expansion amid a £1 billion valuation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025