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UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.
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Clarity unveils Surfacd to track B2B brands in AI search

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Clarity launches Surfacd, a tool tracking how B2B brands are portrayed across AI search and assistants such as ChatGPT and Perplexity.
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Optimizely named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Quadrant

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Optimizely secures Leader spot in Gartner's 2026 Magic Quadrant for Personalization Engines, underscoring AI-led, warehouse-first strategy.
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TRENDS builds Boomi data backbone to power rapid growth

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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TRENDS taps Boomi to unify 50+ systems, tackling complexity as revenue surges from NZD $10 million to NZD $130 million in a decade.
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FICO named Leader in Gartner 2026 decision intelligence

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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FICO has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, recognising its execution and vision.
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Chinese vendors dominate humanoid robot market in 2025

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Chinese vendors take command of 2025 humanoid robot market as shipments near 18,000 and revenue hits USD $440 million.
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AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.
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Banks struggle to turn AI spending into real revenue gains

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Banks worldwide pour billions into AI, but Dyna.Ai warns only a small minority are turning pilots into tangible, scalable revenue gains.
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Deloitte forecasts AI, data centres & media shifts by 2026

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Deloitte predicts agentic AI boom, surging data centre and sovereign compute spend, and fast-shifting media habits by 2026.
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Kore.ai secures new funding to scale agentic AI tools

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Kore.ai lands fresh backing led by AllianceBernstein to grow its enterprise agentic AI platform and accelerate global expansion plans.
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AI tools reshape accounting workflows & client work

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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AI has shifted from hype to an everyday tool for accountants, reshaping workflows, client work and skills as agentic systems loom.
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2026: The year AI moves from promise to performance

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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In 2026, AI shifts from dazzling pilots to disciplined performance, as trust, governance and human oversight overtake speed of deployment.
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Gartner: half of firms adopt zero-trust data by 2028

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Gartner predicts half of organisations will adopt zero-trust data governance by 2028 as synthetic AI content undermines traditional data trust.
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Bolt Insights maps how AI will reshape research by 2026

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Bolt Insights predicts AI-driven, real-time insight, dynamic personas and a new strategist role for researchers will redefine the sector by 2026.
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TeamViewer chief predicts AI's practical turn by 2026

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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TeamViewer boss Oliver Steil says 2026 will mark AI's shift from hype to Monday-morning results, human-centric workflows and trusted autonomy.
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Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.
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AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.
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AI in 2026: fragile data, hybrid clouds & profit race

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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AI in 2026 will be less about dazzling breakthroughs and more about fragile data, hybrid clouds and investor pressure for real profits.
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WaveMaker predicts AI shift in code, UIs & agents by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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WaveMaker predicts by 2026 AI will speed prototyping but boost demand for senior oversight, personalised UIs and specialised software agents.
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Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Skillable says hands-on AI labs and scenario-based training will be vital for proving software value and closing complex 2026 deals.