Professional services stories - Page 9

Cognizant and Adobe are deepening their AI alliance to speed and govern large-scale content creation for heavily regulated global enterprises.

Actionstep launches AI-powered Trace to automate time capture for law firms, backed by its acquisition of passive tracking startup Traced.

TeamSystem buys Spain's AIG Classic to deepen its SME software reach and tap looming mandatory e‑invoicing rules across the country.

NTT DATA strikes multi-year AWS deal to drive agentic AI and cloud modernisation for heavily regulated Asia-Pacific enterprises.

Wipro launches a unified AI-led model to fuse consulting, transformation and operations across people, finance, supply chain and customer work.

Cross-party MPs form a data centres group to probe growth, planning and energy use while safeguarding communities and the UK's net zero goals.

UK finance jobs jumped 13% in 2025 as tech and fintech hiring surged, with London tightening its grip and banking still leading the field.

Ransomware gangs shrank in number but hit more victims in late 2025, with leak-site postings soaring despite fewer active groups.

Tricentis hires two senior leaders to accelerate AI-led growth after hitting USD $400 million ARR and securing USD $1.33 billion backing.

Veeam reshapes its top team with three senior hires to sharpen its global data resilience, security and AI-driven growth strategy.

Agiloft says over half its customers now license AI tools as Screens usage surges, with AI users up 250% and app activity rising 12-fold.

Houlihan Lokey hires Mark Ward as Managing Director to expand European IT services coverage from its Manchester and London offices.

Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.

EcoOnline appoints David Orstad Chief Customer Officer to lead global customer functions and launch new managed services offering.

Orbital raises USD $60m to expand its AI platform for real estate law, targeting US growth and doubling headcount after UK success.

Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.

Lighthouse launches LighthouseIQ, an AI legal platform promising faster eDiscovery, case analysis and regulator-ready document review.

e2e-assure rolls out 24/7 unified OT cyber monitoring in the UK, partnering with EmberOT and Trinity OT Security amid rising attacks.

Opus 2's winter release debuts AI Assist tools from its Uncover deal, promising faster, integrated workflows for litigation teams.

Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.