The Ultimate Guide to Digital Transformation
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Digital Transformation.
What to know about Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation is a pivotal topic shaping the future of business, technology, and society. This extensive collection of stories highlights how organisations across industries and regions are navigating the complexities of digital change, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, IoT, and automation to enhance operations, customer experiences, and competitive advantage.
From global expansions and strategic partnerships to AI-driven innovations and challenges involving legacy systems, skills gaps, and cybersecurity, the narratives offer deep insights into the multifaceted nature of digital transformation. Readers can explore case studies of enterprises revamping their infrastructure, government initiatives accelerating digital services, and the evolving roles of leadership in driving technology adoption.
Engaging with these stories will provide readers with a broad understanding of current trends, practical strategies, and forward-looking perspectives essential for thriving in an increasingly digital world. Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or technology enthusiast, this tag offers valuable knowledge on embracing transformation to foster resilience, innovation, and growth.
UK Digital Transformation News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
AI makes public sector IT jobs more demanding, survey finds
AI tools are adding oversight and complexity for public sector IT teams, with 56% saying the technology has made their roles more demanding.
Europe firms in dark over AI cyberattacks, ISACA finds
European organisations struggle to tell if AI-powered cyberattacks have struck, as weak governance and training lag behind fast-moving threats.
Ravical launches Workspace to back value-based pricing
Ravical launches Workspace to help accounting and professional services firms adopt value-based pricing as AI erodes the billable-hour model.
UK consumers use AI widely but trust lags, EY finds
EY says 74% of UK consumers have used AI in six months, but only 14% would trust fully autonomous systems as security and governance worries grow.
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
Cezanne names Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer to sharpen its HR and payroll platform as the software firm expands its leadership team.
Innovation City launches on-chain business identities
Innovation City in Ras Al Khaimah gives companies blockchain-based identities, replacing PDF licences with on-chain records for faster verification.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Digital Transformation
Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Tessell names McDonough & Carter to executive team
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Featured News
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of "big voices"
Sage courts trust in AI with its 'glass box' pitch, as Steve Hare says finance chiefs still need human accountability in the boom.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Denodo's Dominic Sartorio warns businesses accelerating artificial intelligence deployments that cloud migrations alone do not make data ready for real-time AI.
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Google Cloud's Thomas Kurian unveils Gemini Enterprise as an open, secure workplace AI platform linking models, data, chips and security.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Google warns AI is turbocharging cyber attacks as Sandra Joyce says firms must patch fast, while Gemini boosts threat detection and analysis.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Google Cloud is betting on AI agents as the main users of enterprise data, unveiling new tools for context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Google is tailoring AI playbooks for 19 industries as enterprises shift from pilots to production, with faster rollouts and ROI now the focus.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Google's Gemini enterprise suite is live in retail at Bunnings, uniting search, service and sales with AI agents and UCP support.
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Adobe's Sneaks programme puts early-stage ideas on stage, with Principal Evangelist Eric Matisoff saying the live format can help concepts evolve into products.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
TrendAI urges stronger AI governance as it shifts cybersecurity from fear-based selling to platformised risk reduction for Australian firms.
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Atturra's Chris Rae says successful automation starts with the happy path, as a new AI platform cuts mining HR compliance workload by 80%.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
Scale By Avec urges firms to rethink hiring in AI era, backing training, human skills and entry-level pathways over headcount cuts.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Milestone Systems' Project Hafnia uses AI video language models to turn CCTV streams into real-time, multi‑modal security insight.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox readies Gieni ABX, an autonomous execution layer to turn its industrial AI insights into completed tasks across enterprise systems.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Hidden cloud data, egress fees and GPU 'double bubble' bills are quietly turning many enterprise AI ambitions into costly, slow ordeals.
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.
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Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Data quality charter vital for lasting business gains
Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications
Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact
How accurate address data powers identity verification
When identity becomes the payment rail
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Digital Transformation News
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
AutoRek names Tony Livesey Chief Technology and Product Officer as it reshapes its leadership team to push AI-led growth.
Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services
Waracle chief executive David Tuck said the Edinburgh consultancy's 28-strong team will deepen its cloud, data and AI expertise as turnover tops GBP £2 million.
Transport & storage firms boost AI use by 11 points
Transport and storage firms step up AI use as new ONS data shows adoption has climbed to 27.1%, with operations the main focus.
O2 Business rebrand targets UK firms' tech complexity
O2 Business launch aims to cut tech clutter for UK firms as survey finds 66% of leaders say technology choices are getting harder.
OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
OneAdvanced has unveiled IQ, an AI-enabled work platform for regulated sectors that unites workflows, data and compliance controls in one UK-hosted system.
AWS North conference returns to Gateshead for second year
AWS North conference returns to Gateshead as organisers look to grow regional cloud community after a successful inaugural event.
Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Small firms are embracing AI for admin and marketing, but a MoneySuperMarket survey finds most still lack security training as cyber fears rise.
Climb launches people-led model to help MSP growth
Climb launches people-led MSP partnership model as distributor bets on human support to help providers tackle margins, hiring strain and service complexity.
Chancery Lane Project launches AI-friendly WordPress plugin
Chancery Lane Project launches AI-friendly WordPress plugin to cut token use and energy demand as websites adapt to machine readers.
WealthAi launches AI compliance tool for wealth managers
Wealth managers get real-time AI compliance checks as WealthAi targets spreadsheet-based monitoring and boosts surveillance for regulators and clients.
Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand
Infosecurity Europe to widen its Channel Zone in 2026 after 3,000 visitors and research showing 83% of organisations expect more managed security services.
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Most firms lack AI agent governance despite rapid adoption, Okta says, as EMEA businesses face rising pressure to tighten identity controls.
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Doxis earns Gartner Leader status in 2026 document management quadrant after AI-driven platform upgrades and second straight recognition.
HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
HousingAI launches AI platform for social housing teams, offering sourced guidance on compliance, inspections and policy decisions amid tighter scrutiny.
UK cyber survey criticised over AI threat blindness
UK cyber survey criticised as specialists say AI-driven attacks are outpacing business defences, with SMEs still weak on training, backups and response.
Retailers lag on AI as leaders widen performance gap
Global retail study finds AI leaders outpace rivals on forecast speed and full-price sell-through, while slower planning costs sales.
AI saves marketers time but not strategy, survey says
Optimizely survey finds AI saves marketers time but leaves strategy squeezed, as 61% report efficiency gains while only 36% see more room for it.
RedCloud launches AI agents for FMCG decision-making
RedCloud to roll out AI agents in 2026 for inventory, sales and market planning, aiming to sharpen FMCG decisions using trade data.
Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships
Startup Moldova partners with Unicorn Factory Lisbon, SeedBlink and the Ukrainian Startup Fund to widen access to EU capital and acceleration.
Atos wins LCH SA cloud migration deal for clearing systems
Atos secures three-year cloud migration contract from LCH SA, moving core clearing-house systems to a SecNumCloud-qualified environment.
Job Moves
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
ANS names Ali Mustoe-Playfair as Agentic Operations Chief
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
Unity Advisory appoints Marc Lien as Chief AI Officer
mhance appoints Andy Cowdrill as Chief Revenue Officer
POWWR names Martin Eade as Chief Operating Officer
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director
