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Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

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Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.
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The UK's efficiency ambitions face a quiet obstacle, software complexity

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UK firms chasing efficiency gains are finding staff lose a day a week to tangled software, undercutting productivity and morale.
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Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance

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Singulr AI hires veteran tech leader Bask Iyer as Strategic Advisor to guide CIOs on governance amid rapid enterprise adoption of agentic AI.
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New coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure

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Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.
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DE-CIX & Epsilon expand partnership to address APAC AI growth

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DE-CIX has elevated Epsilon Telecommunications to Premium Reseller Partner, expanding AI-focused interconnection services across Asia-Pacific's booming market.
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BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI

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BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.
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GPs in Greater Manchester gain rapid access to NHS specialists

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Over 2,000 GPs in Greater Manchester now access NHS specialists digitally within 30 seconds, reducing hospital visits and easing local healthcare demands.
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IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

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IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.
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Australian digital services stall despite advances & AI push

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Australian government digital services hold second place globally but show little performance gain despite AI advances and ongoing investment challenges.
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The internet’s next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift

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In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.
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New book offers practical guide to digital transformation with AI

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A new book by digital experts offers practical guidance on using generative AI to drive successful digital transformation amid global USD $3 trillion investments.
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Astro boosts SAP & Oracle uptime to 99.99% with SIOS on AWS

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Astro Malaysia achieves 99.99% uptime for SAP and Oracle on AWS using SIOS LifeKeeper, enhancing business continuity and operational efficiency.
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SEO Isn’t Dead: How GEO and the new dual-engine model will shape brand success in 2026

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SEO is evolving in 2026 with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), merging to boost digital authority and shape brand discovery in an AI-driven world.
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Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps

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Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.
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Hungry Jack’s modernises digital services with Azure cloud move

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Hungry Jack’s has shifted its digital services to Microsoft Azure, improving app reliability and cutting costs with support from Rackspace Technology.
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Liveware acquires 4mation to boost AI & consulting services

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Liveware Group has acquired Sydney’s 4mation Technologies, enhancing its AI and consulting services with a broader global delivery network.
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PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services

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Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.
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AI use in not-for-profits surges but digital gaps remain stark

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AI adoption in Australia’s not-for-profits has doubled, but only 14% have AI policies, leaving many ill-prepared amid rising demand and digital gaps.
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Digital skills gap stalls AI progress for UK industrial firms

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Nearly half of UK industrial midmarket firms cite digital skills shortages, especially in AI, as a major obstacle to business growth and digital transformation.
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Taurus rolls out digital PR service blending AI & SEO tools

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Taurus Marketing launches Taurus Digital PR, blending AI, SEO, and traditional PR to boost brand visibility and credibility online.