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Axis cuts emissions but Scope 3 remains the challenge
Supply Chain

Axis cuts emissions but Scope 3 remains the challenge

Lower energy use has helped trim Axis's direct emissions, but the vast bulk of its footprint still sits in suppliers and product use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Genesys honours Nexon & QPC in APAC partner awards
Software-as-a-Service

Genesys honours Nexon & QPC in APAC partner awards

The awards highlight how Genesys is leaning on partners to help customers turn AI pilots into wider deployments while managing governance risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Hybrid Cloud

2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next

Budget pressure is pushing security teams to prove ROI, while integration and staffing gaps continue to shape buying decisions this year.

By Rachel Akbar • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
Digital Transformation

How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech

AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
Data Analytics

Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises

Enterprises risk missing business gains unless data quality is managed continuously from source to decision, experts say.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Forrester finds agentic AI stuck in enterprise pilots
Digital Transformation

Forrester finds agentic AI stuck in enterprise pilots

Most enterprises are still failing to turn agentic AI trials into usable gains, as weak governance and orchestration keep deployments in pilot mode.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
AI board priority rises as legacy systems slow scale
Hybrid Cloud

AI board priority rises as legacy systems slow scale

Legacy systems are slowing AI roll-outs at large firms, with most executives saying modernisation and governance are now the main bottlenecks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Gartner says CFOs struggle to turn AI into business value
Data Analytics

Gartner says CFOs struggle to turn AI into business value

Many finance chiefs are seeing efficiency gains from AI, but slower rollouts and weak decision-making returns are worrying boards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
From AI Adoption to AI Advantage
Digital Transformation

From AI Adoption to AI Advantage

Enterprises that fail to embed AI into workflows risk being outpaced by rivals already turning pilots into real business gains.

By Roop Singh • 6 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
DataIQ names top 10 North America data & AI leaders
Data Analytics

DataIQ names top 10 North America data & AI leaders

DataIQ says six women feature in its North America top 10 for 2026 as data and AI chiefs shift from analytics to business decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Enterprise AI ambitions outpace readiness, survey finds
Data Protection

Enterprise AI ambitions outpace readiness, survey finds

Despite near-universal enthusiasm, only 27% of organisations say their data and workflows are connected enough to support AI success.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Cognizant named Aston Martin F1 Global AI Services partner
Customer Relationship Management

Cognizant named Aston Martin F1 Global AI Services partner

The deal should help Aston Martin turn race data into quicker decisions and better fan management as AI becomes central to its operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications
Digital Transformation

Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications

Modernisation is becoming faster and less risky, helping organisations cut maintenance costs, improve security and sustain service delivery.

By Ger O’Sullivan • 6 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

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Why AI projects struggle to move beyond the pilot stage
Digital Transformation

Why AI projects struggle to move beyond the pilot stage

Many businesses are finding that AI pilots stall when ownership, adoption and measurement questions emerge after the first demo.

By Will Wetton • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
CFOs urged to use finance AI roadmaps, Gartner says
Digital Transformation

CFOs urged to use finance AI roadmaps, Gartner says

Only 7% of finance teams report high AI impact, even as most have already deployed or plan to deploy the technology, Gartner says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Why so many enterprise AI programmes fail before they scale
Digital Transformation

Why so many enterprise AI programmes fail before they scale

Pressure to show returns is exposing weak data, governance and skills, leaving many pilot projects stuck before they reach production.

By Dave Sugden • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Sparq appoints Barry Newton as Chief Sales Officer
Digital Transformation

Sparq appoints Barry Newton as Chief Sales Officer

The appointment underscores rising demand for AI sales leaders who can turn pilots into measurable enterprise gains as Sparq scales its executive team.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
DataVita opens AI job contest with GBP £35,000 salary
Hyperscale

DataVita opens AI job contest with GBP £35,000 salary

Applicants can win a permanent AI role without a CV as the data centre operator seeks self-taught talent for its Scotland team.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026