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AI-driven spend management vital for better visibility, says new Hackett data
Data Analytics

AI-driven spend management vital for better visibility, says new Hackett data

New Hackett data shows AI-driven spend management boosts CFOs' visibility, cutting costs and accelerating sourcing in tight finance environments.

By Andy Tongue • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future
Fintech

The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future

US enterprises reap benefits from multi-rail instant payments, using both RTP and FedNow networks for speed, reach and smarter cash flow control.

By Dave Glaser • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Beyond 'black box' mode - Proving AI's controls actually work
Risk & Compliance

Beyond 'black box' mode - Proving AI's controls actually work

Compliance leaders must prove AI outputs are reliable, using validation and human checks to avoid costly regulatory errors in complex legal tasks.

By Philip Hardy and Chris Baker • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege
Firewalls

The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

By Morey Haber • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Cloud AI's energy problem has a solution and it's closer than you think
Hyperscale

Cloud AI's energy problem has a solution and it's closer than you think

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

By Jags Kandasamy • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Why orchestration is key to scaling AI agents in procurement
Unified Communications

Why orchestration is key to scaling AI agents in procurement

In procurement, the true challenge of AI agents lies in their orchestration within complex workflows, not just their individual intelligence or autonomy.

By Timothy Harfield • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth
Digital Transformation

Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth

Qualtrics enhances its global Partner Network to boost experience management, offering new tracks, tiers, and investment to accelerate shared growth and customer impact.

By Sean Holcombe • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Golden age of human imagination
Physical Security

Golden age of human imagination

Generative AI is ushering in a creative renaissance, making filmmaking and art accessible to all and sparking new forms of collaborative storytelling.

By Mykhailo Kovetskyi • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
When 'good enough' AI gets you fined (or fired!)
Risk & Compliance

When 'good enough' AI gets you fined (or fired!)

Rushing with AI in compliance risks hefty fines or job losses, as speed without precision fails regulators and demands solid human oversight.

By Philip Hardy and Chris Baker • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
The next frontier of AI product development: building systems that learn with your users
Data Analytics

The next frontier of AI product development: building systems that learn with your users

Adaptive AI systems, like Amazon's Alexa Plus, learn and evolve with users in real time, promising a new era of personalised, interactive technology.

By Manav Mehra • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
AI needs us: Why human oversight is crucial for realising AI's potential
Digital Transformation

AI needs us: Why human oversight is crucial for realising AI's potential

Human oversight is vital for AI's success, ensuring ethical use, optimised performance, and unlocking its true potential in business and innovation.

By Terry Smagh • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network
Robotics

When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network

NetFoundry pioneers native zero-trust networks to securely orchestrate autonomous vehicles during emergencies, preventing cyberattacks and ensuring swift response.

By Guy Matthews • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security
Software-as-a-Service

How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security

AI is reshaping networking and security, driving their convergence as enterprises tackle new challenges to protect and optimise evolving AI-driven infrastructure.

By Guy Matthews • 7 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Agentic AI and Saas - The next chapter in CX
Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI and Saas - The next chapter in CX

Agentic AI is set to revolutionise SaaS customer service by autonomously resolving 80% of common issues, transforming user experience by 2029.

By Taylor Giddens • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Agentic AI ransomware is on its way
Malware

Agentic AI ransomware is on its way

Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.

By Roger Grimes • 8 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
The lost art of writing things down
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The lost art of writing things down

In cybersecurity and coding, slowing down to write ideas by hand fosters deeper thinking and clarity, countering today's rush for AI-driven automation.

By Javvad Malik • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Factories of the future: Why collaborative hubs will define the next era of innovation
Robotics

Factories of the future: Why collaborative hubs will define the next era of innovation

Factories of the future are collaborative hubs where human creativity and AI co-create, reshaping innovation through ethical, interdisciplinary partnerships.

By Aliya Grig • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Do email signatures really hurt the planet and cost people their lives?
Power / Energy

Do email signatures really hurt the planet and cost people their lives?

A recent study claiming email signatures harm the environment is challenged for outdated data and flawed methods, urging focus on real digital communication impacts.

By Jan Moravec • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025