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United Kingdom (UK) stories

Gigaton raises USD $26 million in Series A funding

The London AI firm's expansion into steel and glass is backed by fresh capital as industrial customers seek lower costs and emissions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Data Analytics

UK CFOs lag in long-term investment leadership, EY finds

Only 31% of UK finance chiefs are leading long-term investment calls, leaving strategy, AI adoption and investor messaging underpowered.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month

Customer Experience

Why the UK's agentic commerce future will be won by data, not models

UK retailers face a bigger test than chatbot quality, as AI assistants will favour stores with accurate data, stock and trust.

By Sreeraman Mohan Girija • 5 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

UK digital transformation projects often run over schedule

More than half of UK organisations say digital transformation projects overrun, as competing priorities and integration hurdles keep delaying delivery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

UK firms see quantum computing as a practical tool

Many large UK businesses are already piloting quantum computing as a means to tackle cost-heavy optimisation tasks and AI bottlenecks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Internet of Things

Centrica names Chameleon as smart meter display partner

More UK households could get real-time energy usage data as Centrica adds Chameleon to bolster smart meter rollout supply capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Supply Chain

Poindexter Labs raises GBP £2 million seed funding

The London-based AI data start-up has won support as demand grows for specialist training datasets for reasoning-heavy models.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Manufacturing

Hexigone secures GBP £1.2 million to scale corrosion tech

Support from a defence-backed seed fund will help Hexigone expand abroad as its lower-toxicity corrosion tech targets ships, rigs and industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Customer Experience

UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts

Britain's green push is being hampered by patchy charging, poor data and weak supply-chain transparency, executives say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Multiverse & Synthesia add AI video tools for learners

Learners across the UK will gain access to AI video creation, as employers look for practical returns from workplace training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Digital Transformation

Instanda launches AI platform for insurance workflows

Insurers could cut email and spreadsheet bottlenecks as a governed system tracks underwriting referrals, complaints and renewals with audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

DevOps

Untested code deployed by 60% as AI speeds development

Pressure to ship faster is leaving most firms exposed, with AI-generated code now outpacing testing and lifting quality risks across industries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Artificial Intelligence

HP launches limited-edition Ferrari AI PC for GBP £5,599

Limited to 4,999 units, the notebook targets collectors with a USD $5,599 price tag and AI hardware tuned for premium workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

MedPlanner launches HEMI AI tools for UK & Malaysia

The new products target paperwork-heavy care, giving doctors scribing support while helping patients manage chronic conditions and medication at home.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month