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Accenture to acquire UK AI specialist Faculty for USD $1bn, in its biggest British AI startup deal and a major bet on AI safety expertise.

Accenture and Snowflake form a 5,000-strong AI data unit for enterprises, with Caterpillar among early clients and a new global CoE planned.

AWS has launched Security Hub, offering near real-time threat correlation and unified security insights to streamline cloud threat detection and response.

AI-driven cyberattacks and a shortage of skilled talent are set to escalate security risks, forcing UK businesses to boost defences and crisis readiness in 2024.

Accenture and Snowflake launch a joint group to fast-track AI adoption, helping global firms transform operations using cloud and data technologies.

Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.

CrowdStrike unveils enhanced Falcon Next-Gen SIEM on AWS Marketplace, featuring seamless AWS integration and pay-as-you-go pricing for faster cloud security deployment.

Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.

A new book highlights critical AI governance gaps in businesses, offering leaders a practical framework to manage risks amid rapid AI adoption worldwide.

Oracle's Fusion AI agent platform surpasses 400 agents, enabling partners like Deloitte and Accenture to develop and distribute AI tools within enterprise apps.

Oracle launches its AI Data Platform, backed by USD $1.5bn from partners, to simplify AI integration and boost enterprise data use securely.

L'Oréal-backed AI beauty platform Noli partners with Akeneo to enhance personalised product recommendations via enriched product data management.

Forrester forecasts major agency mergers, job cuts of 15%, and growth in creator-led marketing by 2026 amid automation and industry shifts.

Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.

Cubbit and HERABIT have partnered to launch secure, geo-distributed cloud storage services for Italian businesses, enhancing data security and sovereignty locally.

Icertis launches Vera AI, an intelligent contract management tool addressing trust and security concerns amid growing C-suite demand for AI agents.

Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.

Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake, cutting security data storage costs to under 10% and boosting threat detection with AI integration.

HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.

Databricks has launched Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres database designed for AI workloads, now available in Public Preview for enterprises globally.