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Orq.ai raises EUR €5m to scale enterprise AI agents
Data Protection

Orq.ai raises EUR €5m to scale enterprise AI agents

Orq.ai secures EUR €5m seed funding to scale its enterprise AI agent control platform across Europe and North America.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)
Digital Transformation

Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)

Businesses that treat AI as a shiny toy, not a planned tool, risk waste, security gaps and stagnation as competitors move ahead.

By Talent International • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds
Digital Transformation

AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds

AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026
Data Protection

Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026

Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
CIS partners to create new AI agent security guidance for firms
Application Security

CIS partners to create new AI agent security guidance for firms

The Centre for Internet Security teams up with Astrix and Cequence Security to develop AI agent security guidance, addressing new risks from AI adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Curvestone AI raises USD $4 million to automate regulated workflows
Customer Relationship Management

Curvestone AI raises USD $4 million to automate regulated workflows

London-based Curvestone AI has raised USD $4 million to boost its workflow automation tech aimed at regulated sectors like finance, legal and insurance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI Adoption stories

Denmark launches sovereign AI on Gefion to boost public sector
Data Protection

Denmark launches sovereign AI on Gefion to boost public sector

Denmark switches on a sovereign AI platform atop its Gefion supercomputer, aiming to unlock DKK 55 billion in public-sector gains by 2040.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks
Private Cloud

Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks

Canadian CIOs speed up AI adoption for productivity gains while racing to rein in shadow AI and meet strict data sovereignty demands.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI
Platform-as-a-Service

ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI

ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches
DevOps

NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches

UK cyber agency warns that misunderstanding AI prompt injection risks could trigger data breaches surpassing past SQL attacks in scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald launches advisory firm
Data Analytics

OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald launches advisory firm

OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald leaves after 22 years to launch Colourcode.AI, advising boards and leaders on AI strategy and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
AI's next phase in Australia: 4 Predictions for 2026
Firewalls

AI's next phase in Australia: 4 Predictions for 2026

Australia races into AI's next phase as leaders demand visibility, security and smarter human-AI collaboration to stay competitive by 2026.

By Craig Nielsen • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
KPMG partners with Aiimi to launch global workplace AI platform
Data governance

KPMG partners with Aiimi to launch global workplace AI platform

KPMG partners with British AI firm Aiimi to launch a global Workplace AI platform, improving data management and compliance across its operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
UK shoppers want AI for deliveries but demand transparency & choice
Customer Experience

UK shoppers want AI for deliveries but demand transparency & choice

UK shoppers want AI for real-time delivery tracking and returns but demand transparency and human support for trust and control over choices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Senior UK freelancers over 50 lead the way in AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Senior UK freelancers over 50 lead the way in AI adoption

Nearly half of UK freelancers aged over 50 use AI daily, defying stereotypes as they lead in tech adoption and upskill to stay competitive.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
JobAdder unveils AI tool to streamline hiring & uncover talent
Human Capital Management

JobAdder unveils AI tool to streamline hiring & uncover talent

JobAdder launches Adder Intelligence, an AI tool in Australia and New Zealand that automates hiring by uncovering talent and cutting recruitment time by 67%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Accenture & Snowflake launch group to accelerate AI adoption
Data Analytics

Accenture & Snowflake launch group to accelerate AI adoption

Accenture and Snowflake have formed a new business group to accelerate generative AI adoption and data transformation, with Caterpillar as an early client.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025