PwC stories - Page 2

Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.

PwC standardises global finance using Oracle Cloud ERP, embedding AI to boost efficiency, transparency and streamline reporting across its firms worldwide.

Oracle launches its AI Data Platform, backed by USD $1.5bn from partners, to simplify AI integration and boost enterprise data use securely.

Forterro appoints Alice Taylor as Chief of Staff to accelerate European expansion and lead its AI and cloud transformation strategy for industrial clients.

ECI Partners has exited CSL with a 3.5x return, moving the firm into its first continuation fund to back ongoing growth in IoT connectivity.

Adobe launches AI agents within its enterprise apps to automate and optimise customer experience tasks, boosting marketing and analytics efficiency for businesses.

Workiva launches new agentic AI features to automate finance and governance tasks, helping CFOs improve efficiency amid regulatory and economic challenges.

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.

Invenio appoints Adam Feigin as CFO and board member, leveraging his 14 years of finance experience to support business growth and international expansion.

Fintech firm Rillet secures USD $70 million to boost its AI-driven accounting platform, aiming to modernise ERP systems and accelerate financial processes.

UK eCommerce faces rising fraud threats in 2025 as tighter regulations under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act come into effect.

Unity Advisory launches in London, backed by USD $300m from Warburg Pincus, to offer AI-driven CFO advisory services for private equity-backed firms.

SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.

AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.

VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.

Smartsheet teams up with PwC UK to enhance enterprise transformation in public sector and finance using AI-driven work management solutions.

The Data Centre Marketing Club launches to unite PR and marketing pros, aiming to boost the sector's image and innovation through collaboration and events.

As regulatory pressures escalate, UK Managed Service Providers have a prime opportunity to expand their offerings in compliance and security, driving growth.

Lookiero and Outfittery have merged to form the Lookiero Outfittery Group, targeting over three million customers and projecting EUR €130 million in revenue.

Workday has unveiled the Agent System of Record, a platform to help organisations manage AI agents more effectively, enhancing security and compliance.