Procurement stories - Page 7

Gartner urges CHROs to prioritise cyber security as HR systems increasingly adopt AI, highlighting the risks of data breaches and the need for stronger digital oversight.

Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.

Most UK banking leaders are frustrated by 'cloudwashing' as 57% say core banking systems touted as cloud-native aren't genuinely so.

Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.

Only 16% of UK public sector organisations have fully implemented digital strategies, down from 23% in 2023, as transformation faces delays and frustrations.

Apogee has been chosen as the IT and telecoms partner for the Charities Buying Group, enhancing managed services for UK non-profits across the sector.

Sage unveils AI-driven features in Sage Intacct to streamline finance tasks, speed up processes, and provide sustainability insights for UK and global teams.

DuploCloud has launched its AI Suite on AWS Marketplace, enabling streamlined DevOps automation and AI agent deployment within AWS environments.

Globality appoints Doug Kurfess as Chief Sales Officer to lead worldwide sales and boost adoption of its AI-driven sourcing platform among major enterprises.

Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

LogicMonitor has launched Edwin AI on AWS Marketplace, enabling IT teams to automate incident management and boost operational efficiency in ITOps.

Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.

Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.

Emburse has launched the Sage Intacct Connector to streamline expense management and enhance spending control for small and mid-sized businesses.

Lenovo ranks eighth in Gartner's 2025 Supply Chain Top 25, climbing two places thanks to AI-driven efficiency and global digital transformation.

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

The UK government awards Altana a GBP £8m contract to deliver an AI-driven supply chain platform, enhancing policy and security across multiple departments.

Only 32% of UK firms use AI in procurement, risking competitive disadvantage as early adopters gain efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.

Novus Power has chosen ProScope to manage operations as it rapidly expands in renewable energy, ensuring streamlined project control and growth support.

HCLTech and UiPath have partnered to deliver scalable agentic automation, combining AI and automation to boost business agility and efficiency globally.