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
GoCardless becomes Intelligent Billing payment partner
Telecoms and managed services firms could cut manual billing work as the platform adds Direct Debit, open banking and automated retries.
Flexera warns AI cloud costs strain technology budgets
Rising AI use is making cloud bills harder to predict, with 85% of organisations saying cost control is now their main cloud challenge.
Haiilo partners Work Networks to boost platform adoption
The tie-up aims to tackle poor uptake of workplace software, with rollout support focused on habits, leadership and daily use.
UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap
More than half of UK technology leaders now rank cyber risk as their top concern, even as hiring shortages threaten security plans.
KPMG study links trusted AI to stronger performance
Despite rising AI adoption, most firms are failing to turn it into enterprise-wide gains because governance and workforce readiness lag badly.
Topia partners Certino on expat payroll in 90 countries
The integration is designed to cut manual handoffs and compliance risks for employers managing mobile staff across more than 90 countries.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Digital Transformation
Blue Yonder unveils new AI tools for supply chains
1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls
Kore.ai survey says firms face unmanaged AI agent risk
UK businesses warned over rising generative AI costs
Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader
Featured News
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.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Enterprises will get one place to build, govern and run AI agents, as Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise across models, data and security.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Ideas from across Adobe are vetted live at Summit, and some have gone on to become products after further testing and hardening.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
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.
Expert Columns
When Agents act on bad data, the damage is automatic
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
How AI Is changing enterprise storage security
Solving the retail generational buying gap one basket at a time
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?
AI changes detection engineering - but only if you fix your context problem
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Digital Transformation News
UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag
Many large UK firms are still struggling to embed AI into daily operations, despite strong demand and rising governance spend.
Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.
Poor support at embedded finance providers hurts growth
Poor provider support is costing firms revenue and slowing overseas expansion as embedded finance adoption gathers pace across Europe.
Dataiku launches Cobuild to speed governed AI projects
Enterprises can now turn plain-language requests into reviewable AI workflows, as Dataiku seeks to close the gap between prototypes and production.
Akeneo buys PricingHUB to add pricing to Product Cloud
Retailers and brands could cut delays and inconsistencies as Akeneo folds pricing into its Product Cloud, widening its reach beyond product data.
HSBC & Google Cloud expand AI across bank operations
The lender expects AI to speed fraud checks and staff support, while helping prioritise projects that could each deliver more than USD $100 million.
Freedom joins Microsoft for Startups to boost pensions
The partnership gives the pensions technology firm access to AI tools and Azure credits as it targets stronger links with retirees.
Solving the retail generational buying gap one basket at a time
Retailers risk missing out on Gen Z's rising spend unless they fix legacy systems and align stock, finance and service to changing habits.
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Growing concern over AI misuse of sports likenesses is boosting demand for rights-management tools as TrueRights expands into the sector.
Cequence backs behaviour-based zero trust for AI agents
Runtime behaviour, not login checks, is now seen as the key control as businesses put AI agents into live systems and data.
TWM Solicitors rolls out 10ZiG thin clients for Azure AVD
The Surrey law firm cut desktop management overheads by moving 240 staff to cloud-based virtual desktops and centrally managed thin clients.
Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation
The hire puts responsible automation and data governance at the heart of Tes360 as schools demand clearer benefits from AI tools.
Only 12% of UK eCommerce brands ready for AI checkout
Retailers risk losing sales to AI agents as most of the UK's biggest eCommerce brands lack the technical setup for autonomous checkout.
Akamai launches AI agent traffic security framework
Businesses will be able to distinguish trusted AI shoppers from malicious bots as automated requests surge across retail and publishing sites.
Most executives say AI has moved beyond pilot phase
Most large companies have shifted AI into live use, but senior leaders remain split on whether it will drive hiring or cuts.
Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?
Firms using embedded AI in meetings and messaging are already cutting admin, speeding decisions and improving customer response times.
Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs
The overhaul aims to give insurers clearer support as Sapiens pushes AI tools into existing systems across more than 600 clients worldwide.
UK councils drive Arcus Global growth amid reorganisation
Council reorganisation is speeding up demand for cloud systems as Arcus Global posts 26 per cent recurring revenue growth since 2022.
Capgemini first SAP sovereign cloud partner in Europe
Demand for controlled cloud services is rising as governments and regulated industries seek to keep sensitive data and operations within national boundaries.
UK unveils GBP £1.1 billion AI hardware investment
The package will fund chips, a supercomputer and skills training, as ministers seek to build domestic AI capacity and speed workplace adoption.
Job Moves
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs
Microsoft UK veteran joins Tramlines Ventures as MD
Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations
Simon Case joins AI startup Electric Twin ethics board
Leaseweb launches UK channel programme & names Goody
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director
Tes appoints Ali Nazarboland as Engineering Vice President
