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UK CEOs boost AI spend but struggle to scale its value

UK bosses are ramping up AI spend, but PwC finds only a sliver are turning pilots into scaled value amid talent and bureaucracy hurdles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Firms warned AI spend will fail without orchestration

AI investment risks falling flat without better orchestration across workflows, Enate warns, as UK CEOs ramp up tech and data spending.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Data Analytics

Tech leaders urge Khan to drop AI 'mass unemployment'

Tech leaders tell Sadiq Khan to stop warning of AI 'mass unemployment', saying firms use it to boost productivity, not scrap jobs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026

Data Analytics

Tighter visa rules deepen SAP S/4HANA skills shortage

UK and EU visa curbs are worsening an already severe SAP S/4HANA talent crunch, driving longer hiring cycles, rising costs and delivery risk.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Manufacturing

Lean Transition secures GBP £200,000 to fuel AI growth

Lean Transition secures GBP £200,000 Midlands Engine loan to embed AI in Lean manufacturing software and accelerate global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Hedgehog lab buys Label Sessions to boost AI growth

Hedgehog lab has bought Label Sessions to build a full-stack innovation consultancy, linking AI delivery with a 500-strong global expert network.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Management Consulting stories

Digital Transformation

Kearney unveils new Asia Pacific leaders ahead of centenary

Kearney refreshes Asia Pacific leadership in ANZ, Japan, Malaysia and CMT as it prepares to enter its centenary year in 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Microlise names Dean Garvey-North as new technology chief

Microlise has appointed Dean Garvey-North as chief technology officer to steer its next growth phase in fleet and logistics technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Data Analytics

Accenture to buy UK AI firm Faculty in USD $1bn deal

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.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026

DevOps

Outsized launches independent consulting squads in ANZ

Outsized rolls out pre-built independent consulting squads for ANZ banks, targeting AUD $200,000-AUD $2 million transformation projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards

Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Platform-as-a-Service

Arthur D. Little & Vega IT launch Axceler8 venture

Arthur D. Little and Vega IT launch Axceler8 Solutions, an AI-driven platform venture debuting with cloud tool Axceler8 Rx for drug trials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI

V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

ICT sector

IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers

Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Celonis & Cavalis launch app to streamline manufacturing data

Celonis and Cavalis have launched an app that uses AI to help manufacturers gain real-time insights, streamline product management, and reduce operational costs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025