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Sweep says Salesforce work is 80% context rebuilding

Enterprise teams are spending most of their time untangling Salesforce systems, leaving just 1.2% of AI-agent interactions to execute changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago

DevOps

AI coding boom deepens cognitive debt, says Thoughtworks

Rising use of AI assistants is making software harder to understand, prompting teams to revive stricter testing, controls and oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Virtualisation

Virtana launches system-wide observability for AI chaos

Virtana debuts system-wide AI observability as enterprises battle double-digit AI job failures and mounting hybrid, multi-cloud fragility.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Robotics

Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power

Gartner warns a misconfigured AI in cyber-physical systems could knock out critical infrastructure and power in a G20 nation by 2028.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Data Protection

Experts warn AI era demands tougher data protection

Experts say AI-driven attacks and rampant data leaks mean organisations must verify outputs, curb collection and harden identity controls.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

DevOps

BMC adds AI copilots, events & guidance to Control-M

BMC injects generative AI into Control-M and AMI, adding NLP workflow design, event-driven orchestration and embedded mainframe guidance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Supply Chain

Black Kite launches global unified framework for third-party AI risk

Black Kite has launched BK-GA3TM, a global unified AI risk framework to help firms assess third-party vendor threats amid evolving AI complexities worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Identity and Access Management

Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse for rapid campaign impact insights

Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse, a fast, data-light tool giving marketers quick, reliable insights into the true impact of campaigns and channels.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Storage

Mphasis unveils quantum tech for cyber defence & optimisation

Mphasis launches two quantum tech solutions to boost enterprise cybersecurity and optimise complex decision-making for improved operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Semiconductors

Siemens unveils tools for advanced 2.5D & 3D IC design

Siemens launches Innovator3D IC suite and Calibre 3DStress to aid designers tackling complex 2.5D and 3D IC architectures with early stress analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Boomi launches AI Studio for secure AI agent management

Boomi has launched Boomi AI Studio, a comprehensive AI management platform aimed at tackling the complexities and security challenges of AI automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Digital Transformation

SmartBear unveils AI-driven API and Insight Hubs for teams

SmartBear has unveiled two AI-driven hubs, API Hub and Insight Hub, to streamline software development and enhance quality for teams facing tool fragmentation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

EduTech

Lánluas guide helps public sector maximise ERP investments

Lánluas Consulting's new guide aims to empower public sector finance teams in optimising digital investments and enhancing operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Software Development

AI integration in software raises architectural challenges

As AI reshapes software development, industry leaders warn it may increase complexity and architectural challenges rather than solve them, urging teams to adapt.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Fintech

Outgrown Xero? The signs it's time to upgrade to a cloud ERP

As businesses expand, basic accounting systems like Xero can limit growth. For more complex needs, businesses should consider transitioning to a flexible cloud ERP.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

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Robotics

Ubitium unveils universal RISC-V chip for embedded systems

German start-up Ubitium tapes out universal RISC-V chip on Samsung 8nm, aiming to replace dozens of embedded processors with one device.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

European marketers plan to simplify martech stacks

European marketers aim to simplify bloated martech stacks, trimming tools to cut costs, speed execution and gain better control of CX.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Customer Experience

A CX Measurement Gap That Has Been Circling for Years

CX leaders are drowning in data yet missing early friction, as outdated metrics fail to reveal hidden effort across complex journeys.

By Jeff Blair • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Data Protection

UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills

Nearly half of UK public sector IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding and skills amid rising complexity and budget constraints.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

EduTech

Complex IT systems decrease productivity in UK workplaces

Research reveals that 59% of UK employees may leave their jobs due to overly complicated IT systems, highlighting urgent calls for simpler digital solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025