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Exclusive: Salesforce says Agentic Maturity Model is key to CIO success

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Salesforce's Agentic Maturity Model is emerging as a crucial tool for CIOs striving to drive success and innovation within their organisations.
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ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to drive smart, green homes

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to mass-produce smart, eco-friendly homes, cutting emissions by 75% and waste by 80% with automated modular design.
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Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Quantum computing's rise promises breakthroughs but threatens current encryption, urging urgent adoption of post-quantum security by businesses worldwide.
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Incremental intelligence: The case for AI as an intern, not a partner

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Treat AI like an intern, not a partner: start with small tasks, verify accuracy, and only promote its role once reliability is proven to manage risk effectively.
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Workday & Microsoft unite to simplify AI & human workforce management

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Workday and Microsoft have teamed up to offer firms a unified platform to securely manage human and AI workforces, enhancing oversight and boosting efficiency.
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Exclusive: OpenText CDO on why data security is vital to AI strategies

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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OpenText CDO emphasises that information readiness is essential for successful AI strategies, underscoring its critical role in technology integration.
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AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.
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Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as CIO for global digital growth

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as Chief Information Officer to lead global digital transformation and enhance IT strategy for international growth.
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Linnworks appoints Jon Bahl as CEO to steer global expansion

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Linnworks appoints Jon Bahl as CEO to lead global growth amid retail challenges, aiming to expand its commerce platform serving 4,000 customers worldwide.
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F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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F5 has been named overall leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report for its advanced Web Application and API Protection solutions across complex multi-cloud environments.
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Vector Capital to merge Showpad & Bigtincan in global AI push

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Vector Capital will merge AI firms Showpad and Bigtincan under the Showpad brand to create a global AI-driven revenue enablement platform by 2025.
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CFOs are shifting gears: AI is now a boardroom priority

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Modern CFOs are increasingly embracing AI technologies, transforming finance functions to boost efficiency and strategic decision-making.
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Vineet Khanna joins FourKites to drive global supply chain innovation

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.
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IFS acquires 7bridges to boost AI-powered supply chain tools

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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IFS has acquired London-based 7bridges, enhancing its AI-driven supply chain tools to cut costs and boost logistics efficiency across industry sectors.
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UK leaders report confusion as digital transformation grows

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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A VML study reveals UK business leaders face growing confusion and reduced confidence as digital transformation complexity stalls progress and staff morale.
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Exclusive: Machine learning won't kill consulting. It will accelerate it

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Despite deep research and technological advances, consulting remains a resilient industry, continuously adapting and thriving in changing markets.
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Red Hat unveils upgrades for partner autonomy & growth

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Red Hat launches updates to its global partner programme, enhancing autonomy, growth paths, and customer support with new tools and incentives.
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Your employees are using AI. Where's your policy?

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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As AI reshapes industries, having a clear AI policy is crucial for businesses to manage risks effectively, say experts.
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The new mandate for CFOs

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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CFOs now drive business transformation and resilience, leveraging AI and real-time data to lead strategy beyond traditional financial stewardship.
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Cloud AI's energy problem has a solution and it's closer than you think

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Cloud-based AI strains energy grids, but edge computing offers a nearer, greener solution to meet rising AI energy demands by 2030.