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LevelBlue named SentinelOne remediation partner for AI
Application Security

LevelBlue named SentinelOne remediation partner for AI

The tie-up aims to help security teams turn validated AI findings into ranked fixes before vulnerabilities pile up and attackers move first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Google Cloud launches Cortex Framework v7 for SAP AI
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches Cortex Framework v7 for SAP AI

The update could help SAP users expose ERP data to AI agents without altering core systems, while cutting compute costs in BigQuery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
LevelBlue named SentinelOne's Premier remediation partner
Application Security

LevelBlue named SentinelOne's Premier remediation partner

Organisations using Wayfinder Frontier AI Services will now get help turning validated vulnerabilities into prioritised fixes and post-deployment checks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Pearson & Anthropic expand Claude certification programme
Digital Transformation

Pearson & Anthropic expand Claude certification programme

Demand for verified AI skills is rising as enterprises seek trusted Claude expertise, with Pearson now proctoring Anthropic's expanded certifications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Thomson Reuters unveils in-house AI model for lawyers
Software-as-a-Service

Thomson Reuters unveils in-house AI model for lawyers

The in-house system is now the default in CoCounsel Legal, as Thomson Reuters seeks tighter control over accuracy and cost in high-stakes work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
EPAM joins OpenAI partner network for enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

EPAM joins OpenAI partner network for enterprise AI

The tie-up could speed enterprise AI adoption as firms shift from pilots to secure, regulated deployments across core operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Reckon deepens AWS tie-up as AI lifts efficiency 30%
Software-as-a-Service

Reckon deepens AWS tie-up as AI lifts efficiency 30%

Product development is already running about 30% more efficiently as the software group expands AI use across accounting and legal services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago
How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?
Data Protection

How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?

Phishing-resistant logins could curb account takeovers that let criminals tamper with tax data, refunds and audit trails across firms.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 6 min read • 3 days ago

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Wipro & Rubrik launch enterprise resilience service
Data Protection

Wipro & Rubrik launch enterprise resilience service

The service is aimed at firms seeking faster recovery from cyber attacks and AI-related outages, with business continuity built in.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses
Fintech

Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses

The deal gives accountants advising smaller firms fresh guidance on online payments, banking and cash flow as merchants seek quicker, simpler set-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Multiplier raises USD $35 million to buy specialist firms
Digital Transformation

Multiplier raises USD $35 million to buy specialist firms

The fresh capital will fund more acquisitions as the Singapore-based group uses AI to help specialist firms serve more clients without cutting staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
AI adoption boosts UK accountants' profits, Xero says
Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts UK accountants' profits, Xero says

Firms embedding AI in daily workflows are saving hours each week and posting more than double the profit margins of rivals, Xero says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Hatz launches Activate for MSPs to scale AI rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Hatz launches Activate for MSPs to scale AI rollout

It gives MSPs a single workflow to onboard small business clients to AI, cutting manual steps and reducing shadow AI risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cambridge Tech Week names five startup pitching finalists
Wearables

Cambridge Tech Week names five startup pitching finalists

The shortlist highlights UK startups in biotech, energy, health and AI as investors and buyers look for scalable technology beyond Cambridge.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Why AI firms are redefining the value of office space and why flexibility is a premium worth paying for
Artificial Intelligence

Why AI firms are redefining the value of office space and why flexibility is a premium worth paying for

AI-driven expansion is pushing premium flexible offices into a strategic role, as firms pay more to open in weeks and hedge uncertain headcount.

By Robert How • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Luca IQ receives IRS approval for federal 1040 e-filing
Software-as-a-Service

Luca IQ receives IRS approval for federal 1040 e-filing

Professional tax firms can now file federal 1040 returns through Luca IQ's own engine after it cleared IRS assurance testing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
UpSlide launches AI consistency check for PowerPoint
Generative AI

UpSlide launches AI consistency check for PowerPoint

Financial firms face fewer costly errors as a PowerPoint plug-in flags contradictory figures, calculation mistakes and mismatched data across decks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
V2 AI expands into Perth with four senior leadership hires
Digital Transformation

V2 AI expands into Perth with four senior leadership hires

Demand for enterprise AI is pushing the consultancy deeper into Western Australia, where energy and resources clients are now a bigger focus.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago