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Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions

Rising demand for better data governance and AI readiness has prompted Expleo to bolster its advisory offer across banking, insurance and the public sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Granite buys US agency Right Hat in North America push

The deal strengthens Granite's US push, adding Chicago and Washington, DC, offices as North America moves towards half of group revenues by 2028.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

PwC UK appoints Jeremy Bassinder as Chief AI Officer

The hire comes as clients seek advice on moving AI from trials into core operations and proving returns on investment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Ropes & Gray teams with OpenAI on due diligence AI

Deal teams could get issue-level diligence reports in hours as the law firm builds an OpenAI-powered tool for review under tight deadlines.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Generative AI

Ropes & Gray develops OpenAI tool for deal diligence

Deal teams could get issue-level diligence reports in hours, as Ropes & Gray and OpenAI test AI that still requires lawyer oversight.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Certinia expands Veda AI for professional services

Only 20% of services and IT leaders say AI beat expectations, prompting Certinia to add 14 agents to target clearer returns.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

HeadFirst rebrands as Vertage in staffing shake-up

Customers will keep existing contracts and delivery teams as the staffing group folds 11 brands into Vertage on a single platform.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Bookkeepers offer unpaid advice as tax demands grow

More than one million extra sole traders and landlords will be pulled into Making Tax Digital from next April, boosting demand for bookkeepers' guidance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

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Software-defined Networking

Aurora Networks launches 50G PON gear & DOCSIS amplifier

Operators can now mix GPON, XGS-PON and 50G PON on the same fibre as Aurora broadens its upgrade options for broadband networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Data Protection

Deloitte launches AI M&A platform used in 1,000 deals

Already in use across more than 1,000 engagements, the system aims to speed up diligence and integration while keeping deal data ringfenced.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years

Regulated firms are adopting its automation tools faster than many rivals, with the Manchester startup processing five million cases in under three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday