Market competition stories - Page 3

AliExpress tempts budget-conscious UK shoppers away from Amazon, as new research highlights price as the dominant factor in purchases.

Cyber premiums drop 11% as competition heats up, but Lockton warns maturing claims could spark a volatile pricing rebound by 2027.

Paysecure wins Best Payments Industry Newcomer at the 2026 Card and Payments Awards in London for its fast-growing orchestration platform.

BT reshapes top team as Clive Selley moves to lead BT International and Katie Milligan is promoted to chief of Openreach from 2026.

Affirm extends Wayfair buy now, pay later to UK and Canada, offering instalment plans on higher-ticket home purchases amid tighter scrutiny.

Celonis hires veteran software leader Ewan Henderson as North America GM to tighten AI's link to day-to-day operations and measurable ROI.

Industry voices are divided on whether AI will diminish consulting roles or augment them by shifting the nature of the work.

Adobe is offering eligible Firefly subscribers unlimited AI image and video generations across web, mobile and Boards until 16 March.

Burnout and unfair workloads are driving talent out of UK professional services, as leaders admit blind spots on capacity and utilisation.

Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.

DXC to plug Euronet and Ripple into Hogan core system, adding issuing and payments tools for banks chasing faster digital rollouts.

Ping Identity appoints former Slack executive Adnan Chaudhry as chief revenue officer to drive global go-to-market amid AI identity boom.

Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.

UK insurers reshape pricing and products as FCA reforms spur fresh gaps between new and renewal premiums and add complexity for consumers.

AI has shifted from experiment to existential need in European finance, with most leaders fearing profit loss or obsolescence if they lag.

UK learning platform HowNow backs domain-specific AI agents to join teams as 'colleagues' by 2026, reshaping workflows and competition.

Freshworks names AI-focused marketer Kady Srinivasan as CMO to sharpen its global brand and go-to-market engine in crowded SaaS markets.

Teradata named a leader in Forrester's Q4 2025 Data Fabric Wave, highlighting its AI-focused roadmap, scale and real-time performance.

UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.

Tanium named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, underscoring its role in unified cyber and IT operations.