The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
What to know about Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping business operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving innovation across sectors globally and in Australasia. From the surge in AI-driven cybersecurity threats and the adoption of AI in cloud infrastructure to the integration of generative AI in customer service, marketing, and financial sectors, this dynamic field demands close attention.
Experts emphasise the critical role of robust data management and infrastructure in successfully leveraging AI technologies, while organisations face challenges including skill gaps, ethical considerations, and regulatory developments. As AI adoption accelerates, businesses must balance innovation with security, sustainability, and human-centric strategies to thrive in this evolving landscape.
Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the latest AI trends, practical applications, organisational strategies, technological advancements, and the collaborative efforts shaping the future of AI. Understanding these developments is essential for anyone interested in the impact of artificial intelligence on business, technology, and society.
UK Artificial Intelligence News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
WHSmith rolls out x-hoppers across more than 300 UK stores
Pilot results showing up to a 22% sales lift have prompted WHSmith to extend the system to more than 300 UK travel stores.
Olatti lets Claude & ChatGPT send messages for users
Users must approve the wording first, as Olatti now lets Claude and ChatGPT draft and send messages inside its business phone platform.
Net-Defence joins Scottish Marketing Summit on cyber risk
Businesses are being urged to treat cyber security as a marketing and reputation issue, with digital channels now central to customer trust.
UK leads in spotting phishing but lags on reporting
Britons are more likely than peers abroad to spot phishing, but many still fail to flag suspicious messages, leaving scams to spread further.
London startup Saturn Dynamics launches Arc for robots
The startup says its simulation tool could cut costly robot training and reduce the risk of damaging machines before deployment in factories and warehouses.
Waracle chief David Tuck lands top business honours
The consultancy's 30% turnover growth and new client wins have put it among Britain's fastest-rising tech firms, while David Tuck joins a top leaders list.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Artificial Intelligence
Four Steps CISOs Can Take To Secure AI-driven Software Development
Fortinet lifts full-year outlook after strong third quarter
8x8 reports record USD $188 million revenue on AI surge
Vertice & EcoVadis embed ESG ratings in buying workflow
Boomi named Gartner Visionary for AI agent platform
Featured News
ClearRoute launches runkora as global expansion accelerates
Developers can now try ClearRoute's runkora for free, as the consultancy seeks to convert interest in agentic AI into enterprise contracts.
La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget
Employers fear higher taxes and weak incentives will keep hiring and training subdued, as the government prepares a cautious Autumn Budget.
Tributech: AI is rewriting the threat model for Europe's CNI
New UK reporting rules and AI-enabled attacks are leaving critical infrastructure operators with far less time to spot and contain breaches.
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Aveni: After Mills Review, AI agents need targeted assurance
Banks and other firms face fresh pressure to supervise chatbots like staff, as Aveni says smaller models need social science to spot bias and risk.
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
AI transforming B2B discovery - but human trust endures
AI is changing how B2B buyers make decisions - but an expert warns that it is not a substitute for effective human comms strategies.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Exclusive: ABBYY brings zero-shot document AI to Vantage
Enterprises can now extract data from unseen document types without templates, as ABBYY rolls out zero-shot capabilities in Vantage.
The internet times are a'changing Fastly
Bot traffic is forcing Fastly to adapt its edge cloud tools as publishers and AI firms battle over caching, access and data protection.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
Estima CEO: Generative AI reshapes pharmaceutical value proof
The HEOR tech firm is using generative AI to cut approval analyses from years to weeks, reshaping launch decisions and regulator responses.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Data Governance in Banking: A Framework for Better Data Quality
Predictions 2027: The workplace productivity, equity and diversity shifts in the AI era
Predictions 2027: Why the future of work is 'AI and human' adjacent
Loyalty Predictions 2027: Why Strategic Partnerships and AI Transparency Will Take Centre Stage
AI agents will multiply your inference bill. Is your enterprise ready?
Security Learnings from the Open Source Front Line
Digital sovereignty in practice: three examples of balancing control with global reach
Could AI enable successful socialism? Eliminating the fatal flaw
Why accessibility is becoming a bigger part of the video experience
Cyber security now starts at the job interview
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
ClearRoute launches runkora as global expansion accelerates
La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget
Tributech: AI is rewriting the threat model for Europe's CNI
Aveni: After Mills Review, AI agents need targeted assurance
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Recent Artificial Intelligence News
WitFoo says filtering data cuts AI security costs 79%
Filtering security logs before they reach AI models could save organisations 79% on annual costs, according to WitFoo's paper.
Sinch joins SpaceXSI network to aid Grok Build apps
Developers using Grok Build can now add customer communications tools earlier, as Sinch joins SpaceX Super Intelligence's partner network.
SITA to buy Flightscape in airline operations push
The deal should give airlines a more joined-up view of operations as SITA adds Flightscape's planning and crew software to its portfolio.
Confluent unveils Streamhouse & Lightning Tables for AI
The new tools aim to give AI systems a governed, real-time view of business data without moving it into separate databases.
Google Cloud launches new security tools for AI agents
The rollout aims to help companies patch AI-driven systems faster, as Google adds identity, perimeter and detection controls across its cloud security stack.
Perplexity launches Teammates AI agents for Max users
Access to Perplexity's new Teammates feature is limited to individual Max subscribers, leaving Pro and enterprise users waiting for a broader rollout.
Data centre power market set to hit USD $107 billion
Rising AI power demand and grid delays are pushing operators to upgrade electrical systems as the market is forecast to reach USD $107.06 billion by 2034.
Google Cloud unveils self-learning context tools for AI
The preview tools aim to cut manual upkeep and make AI agents more accurate as firms struggle to keep business context current.
Brivo launches AI tool for security systems resellers
The read-only release lets resellers query account data in Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini, speeding support and renewal work across customer sites.
KloudStax wins Google Cloud services Premier partner status
Rapid revenue growth and a bigger AI pipeline have helped KloudStax secure elite Google Cloud status, widening customer access to technical support.
Uptiq launches GovernAI for financial institutions
The tool is meant to ease board and regulator concerns by giving lenders audit trails, approvals and user controls for AI agents.
Fast Simon launches AI model for Shopify discovery
The new system is meant to help Shopify brands lift conversions and basket sizes by automating product ranking around shopper behaviour and stock levels.
Avenir Global buys Marker Collective to boost reach
The deal gives the Montreal-based group a stronger technology arm and lifts its workforce to more than 1,500 across 20 offices worldwide.
Westcon-Comstor & Palo Alto launch partner growth circle
Partners across EMEA will get joint planning, technical support and funding to turn rising demand for Palo Alto Networks into growth.
DKRZ awards Bull EUR 40m climate supercomputer contract
The deal will help DKRZ cut energy use by about 75% per simulated year as it replaces Levante with a new climate modelling system in 2028.
team.blue refinances €1.1 billion loan, extends maturity
The deal gives the digital services group a longer debt runway, with about 90% of its term debt now maturing in 2032.
Web Hole attack targets AI agents via abandoned sites
AI agents could be tricked into harmful actions by search results pointing to expired domains that attackers can re-register and poison.
UK shoppers shun full-price buys as AI chases deals
Discounts are becoming the default for many households, with 48% of UK shoppers saying they rarely buy at full price as AI boosts deal-hunting.
UK boards & CEOs split on cyber risk & AI governance
UK business leaders are split on cyber risk and AI governance, with CEOs far less worried about cyber threats than non-executive directors.
MQube adopts Brett AI agents for marketing workflows
The move should help MQube scale its marketing output without adding headcount, while keeping human oversight on content in a regulated sector.
Job Moves
Wemtech names revenue & marketing chiefs in growth push
Lifecycle Software appoints Ross Devereux as Chief Executive
Abnormal AI names Don Jeter as Chief Marketing Officer
QualityAI appoints Kenny Small as UK managing director
Eros Innovation names Scott to lead AI creative unit
Perkbox appoints Shahid Naveed as Chief Product Officer
Yoono appoints Ilan Davimes to lead Crown Dependencies
OneAdvanced names Emma Brown as Chief Financial Officer
SPhotonix appoints Alex Avramov as Chief Operating Officer
