Digitalisation stories - Page 4

UK firms report rising nation-state cyberattacks as average ransomware payouts soar to GBP £7.71 million, outstripping security budgets.

Boots signs long-term deal with XPO to run East Midlands transport hubs, adding digital tracking and carbon monitoring to its network.

nCino adds Argyle-powered tool to automate document income checks in its mortgage platform, targeting lenders when data feeds fall short.

ClearCourse buys Motasoft to expand in UK independent garages, adding embedded payments and AI to its garage management software suite.

Xero launches Accountable Intelligence AI to automate bookkeeping while keeping decisions, audit trails and financial oversight with humans.

Oracle named IDC MarketScape leader for AI-enabled embedded trade finance apps, bolstering its position in bank trade digitisation.

AI tops CX investment plans, but few brands yet deploy proactive, predictive tools across channels, leaving omnichannel ambitions stalled.

ServiceNow names Porsche-owned consultancy MHP Automotive Partner of the Year, citing AI-powered workflows and measurable business results.

eSmart Systems launches AI Studio, a modular platform that lets utilities build and deploy custom grid inspection vision models via web and APIs.

FinTech North will convene major brands, start-ups and policymakers in Liverpool next week as it seeks to cement the city as a key fintech hub.

Cyber fears and skills gaps leave UK SMEs torn between bold 2026 digital ambitions and hesitation over AI adoption and data security.

Scopey Onsite has raised EUR €523k in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-based construction reporting platform across Ireland, the UK and Australia.

Industry leaders are ramping up electrification, flexibility and digital tools to hit net-zero goals, but warn policy uncertainty risks delays.

Ramco secures Tata defence MRO software deal to power digital C130J maintenance hub for the Indian Air Force in India.

Global cyber attacks hover near record highs as unchecked workplace GenAI use exposes sensitive data in one in 31 corporate prompts.

IVECO adds AI theft recovery to its connected services, offering 24/7 managed stolen vehicle assistance to boost commercial fleet security.

Expereo names Kevin Brown COO to drive global operational integration and digital transformation across its managed network services.

Marking 150 years since Bell's first call, UK tech leaders say AI is sparking a communications revolution to rival the telephone and internet.

SumUp enters UK accounting with a free MTD income tax tool using Sage tech, aiming to help unprepared sole traders meet new HMRC rules.

As AI reshapes insurance, automation could free women from routine tasks and open faster routes into higher-skilled, better-paid roles.