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Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO
Digital Transformation

Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO

The hire strengthens Cogna’s push overseas as it seeks to scale its AI platform for utilities, gas and construction customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Sovos appoints David McCann as Chief Technology Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Sovos appoints David McCann as Chief Technology Officer

The hire signals Sovos’s push to scale its compliance platform for multinational customers facing faster reporting rules and rising AI demand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Protegrity hires 10-plus AI & data protection experts
Data Protection

Protegrity hires 10-plus AI & data protection experts

The appointments come as businesses shift AI from trials to daily operations, putting far greater pressure on data privacy and security teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Elite adds AI to flag dubious legal billing entries
Data governance

Elite adds AI to flag dubious legal billing entries

Law firms could cut client disputes as Elite’s new tool spots subjective billing risks before invoices are submitted.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Keeper boosts endpoint privilege governance for firms
Endpoint Protection

Keeper boosts endpoint privilege governance for firms

Large firms can now curb standing admin rights more tightly, as Keeper adds approvals, expiry checks and audit trails across endpoints.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
AI coding boom deepens cognitive debt, says Thoughtworks
DevOps

AI coding boom deepens cognitive debt, says Thoughtworks

Rising use of AI assistants is making software harder to understand, prompting teams to revive stricter testing, controls and oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
AI code still needs production debugging, report finds
DevOps

AI code still needs production debugging, report finds

Almost half of AI-written fixes still need manual debugging in live systems, with developers spending about two days a week on troubleshooting.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Applause appoints Aatish Salvi as Chief Technology Officer
DevOps

Applause appoints Aatish Salvi as Chief Technology Officer

The hire signals Applause’s push into AI-driven testing as enterprises seek tighter checks on software before customer releases.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
Digital Transformation

Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction

Mismanaged cloud bills are draining budgets by 20-35%, with AI workloads adding fresh risk and hidden waste often going unchecked.

By Mark Graham • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist
Digital Transformation

Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist

Customers seeking clearer technology planning will now have a dedicated senior adviser as Inde formalises strategic guidance amid growing investment complexity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
Data Protection

AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says

Many firms are still unable to govern or access data fully, leaving AI projects exposed to quality, integration and cost setbacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
AI code needs production debugging, Lightrun report finds
DevOps

AI code needs production debugging, Lightrun report finds

Engineering teams are still losing two working days a week to debugging, as lack of production visibility leaves AI fixes hard to trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
AI agents set to transform software development - study
DevOps

AI agents set to transform software development - study

Most large enterprises expect AI agents to run software lifecycles within two years, as firms chase faster delivery and fewer stalled projects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Synack launches Glasswing readiness test for attack gaps
Firewalls

Synack launches Glasswing readiness test for attack gaps

Offensive AI is widening exposure gaps for firms that test only a third of their attack surfaces on average, Synack says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Brainwaves launches AI platform for marketing teams
Digital Transformation

Brainwaves launches AI platform for marketing teams

It aims to cut briefing time for agencies and brands as teams struggle to turn research into sharper creative direction across markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

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Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
Virtualisation

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust

Organisers say the two-day programme will tackle deepfake hiring, data sovereignty and the mounting risks of AI-driven cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
Customer Relationship Management

WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer

The London start-up is adding senior AI expertise as wealth managers seek secure tools that fit regulated workflows without replacing core systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
Malware

UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches

Nearly 612,000 firms were hit last year, underscoring a gap in basic defences as phishing and ransomware drive growing losses.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026