The Ultimate Guide to AI Agents
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for AI Agents (Agentic AI).
What to know about AI Agents
AI agents represent a transformative area within artificial intelligence, focusing on autonomous or semi-autonomous systems capable of performing complex tasks and making decisions to enhance business operations and personal productivity.
Our recent stories highlight how AI agents are rapidly evolving across sectors—from cybersecurity and data management to customer experience and enterprise automation. Companies are integrating AI agents to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and manage security risks in increasingly sophisticated ways.
By exploring these developments, readers can gain insights into the potential benefits, emerging applications, and challenges associated with AI agent deployment. Whether you're interested in how AI agents enhance software development, automate workflows, or secure enterprise environments, this tag offers a comprehensive look at this dynamic and impactful technology.
UK AI Agents News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
CMI launches AI leadership courses to boost productivity
Chartered Management Institute launches AI leadership courses as survey finds most UK managers lack the training to turn spending into gains.
King's Foundation launches quantum urban growth pilot
King's Foundation teams up with FormationQ on a three-year quantum planning pilot to guide sustainable expansion in six cities.
UK advisers warm to agentic AI in wealth platforms
Confidence in agentic AI is rising among UK advisers, but regulation and oversight will decide whether it reaches day-to-day platform use.
Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal
Enterprise AI projects across Europe will move beyond pilots as the tie-up targets secure deployment inside core business processes.
Glasgow digital twin tests networks 25,000 times faster
Network operators could cut test times dramatically after University of Glasgow researchers showed a digital twin ran 25,000 times faster than a simulator.
DataVita opens AI job contest with GBP £35,000 salary
Applicants can win a permanent AI role without a CV as the data centre operator seeks self-taught talent for its Scotland team.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to AI Agents
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
Celonis tops Gartner's 2026 process intelligence ranking
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
CrowdStrike leads Gartner cyberthreat intelligence quadrant
Featured News
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: 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.
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.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums
Cutting through the noise: Lessons from deploying AI in a live SOC
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent AI Agents News
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Customer experience fails when networks falter, with outages, latency and weak security now directly affecting trust and churn.
Schneider Electric & GreenScale plan AI-ready data centres
Rising AI demand is pushing European operators to build denser sites with lower costs, stronger monitoring and less maintenance risk from day one.
UK consumers use AI widely but trust lags, EY finds
Concern is growing over who controls AI decisions, even as 74% of UK consumers have used the technology in the past six months.
Innovation City launches on-chain business identities
Banks and regulators can now verify Ras Al Khaimah free zone companies in seconds, as paper licences are replaced on-chain.
FICO urges UK lenders to use AI in collections for payments
Rising missed card payments are straining UK collections teams, as FICO says AI could help lenders manage cases more efficiently and fairly.
OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
Public sector and essential services could gain tighter AI controls as OneAdvanced’s IQ keeps data hosted in the UK and embeds governance rules.
Chancery Lane Project launches AI-friendly WordPress plugin
The open-source tool could cut AI token use by up to 90%, reducing processing costs and energy demand for WordPress sites.
WealthAi launches AI compliance tool for wealth managers
Wealth managers face tighter regulatory scrutiny as the platform promises to replace spreadsheet checks with real-time review of all client messages.
KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore
High decline rates and chargeback risk are already hitting merchants as AI agents struggle to pass payment checks built for human shoppers.
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Most firms are deploying AI agents without proper oversight, leaving non-human identities exposed as security teams race to catch up.
UK cyber survey criticised over AI threat blindness
UK businesses are leaving gaps in incident response and backup planning as experts warn AI-assisted attacks are outpacing policy.
RedCloud launches AI agents for FMCG decision-making
The new tools aim to cut stockouts and excess inventory for FMCG distributors and brand managers across emerging markets, starting in 2026.
ANS names Ali Mustoe-Playfair as Agentic Operations Chief
The new post reflects a push to make AI adoption a business process, as the Manchester firm targets agent support for all staff by 2026.
Vernon Building Society taps FintechOS for mortgage overhaul
Borrowers and brokers could see faster mortgage processing as Vernon Building Society adds a new digital layer without replacing core systems.
Generative AI raises cyber risk in machine learning
Businesses face higher odds of cyber-attacks and unfair decisions as researchers warn generative AI can hide flaws in machine learning systems.
UK SMEs could save £10,000 by ditching software tools
Unused subscriptions are leaving UK SMEs exposed to rising SaaS bills, with some firms able to trim GBP £10,000 a year.
Liverpool FC expands SAS partnership for fan marketing
Supporters will see more personalised digital offers as the club uses AI to track engagement, conversion and fan sentiment across channels.
Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation
The recognition could help Synextra win more UK contracts as buyers seek proven Azure data and AI expertise from trusted partners.
Software Improvement Group sets out AI governance guide
Boards are under pressure to tighten oversight as Software Improvement Group warns many firms lack controls over AI use and related risks.
Braze launches AI tools for marketers with Europe hosting
Europe-hosted automation may ease data concerns for brands, as Braze adds AI workflows that aim to speed campaign creation and targeting.
