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UK workers spend more time on admin than European peers

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Ricoh survey finds British office staff lose 15 hours a week to paperwork, fuelling tension, lower motivation and worries over AI-driven change.
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Rotary Bearings launches sensor parts with dashboard

2 days ago
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Rotary Bearings adds sensor-linked industrial parts and a custom dashboard, aiming to help manufacturers catch faults early and cut downtime.
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Apollo3D urges firms to use digital twins as costs rise

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Apollo3D says businesses should use digital twins to cut site visits as fuel and energy costs squeeze travel budgets across British industry.
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WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer

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WealthAi hires ex-Microsoft and Amazon executive Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer and names Harry Kyprianou Head of Product.
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RFU appoints Capgemini as digital transformation partner

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RFU taps Capgemini to modernise England rugby's digital systems, using AI-led innovation to improve services for players, volunteers and fans.
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Atis app launch adds loyalty and direct ordering channel

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atis to launch first customer app in May as London salad chain boosts digital ordering, loyalty rewards and direct customer data control.
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Agoyu wins patent for AI moving quotes app in Puerto Rico

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Agoyu secures patent for AI-powered moving app that scans video inventories, matches licensed movers and returns quotes in minutes.
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TeamSystem buys ACD & DIA to expand in France & Türkiye

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TeamSystem accelerates European push with acquisitions in France and Türkiye as it targets SMEs amid digital tax and invoicing shifts.
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TCS renews technology partnership with Marks & Spencer

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TCS extends long-running Marks & Spencer deal as retailer seeks to modernise core systems and widen its use of artificial intelligence.
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EY rolls out AI audits across global Assurance business

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risk & compliance
EY embeds agentic AI into Canvas audit workflows worldwide, aiming to cut admin, sharpen risk checks and keep human judgement in the loop.
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Outpayce & Riskified launch airline fraud protection

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Outpayce and Riskified to roll out airline fraud and chargeback protection worldwide, with first Asia-Pacific airline launch due in 2026.
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Tenzo appoints Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board

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Tenzo names hospitality veteran Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board to guide expansion as restaurants battle tighter margins and staffing pressures.
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Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach

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Vistra names Damian Leach as Chief AI & Digital Officer to accelerate global digital and AI upgrades across client services and operations.
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Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

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Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.
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Alteryx appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer

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Alteryx hires Julie Irish from Couchbase to drive global IT, data governance and AI adoption as the software group accelerates digital transformation.
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Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range

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smart cities
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iot
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power / energy
Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.
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Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

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Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.
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Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026

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manufacturing
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Radix has set out a Houston industrial AI event for 2026, aiming to help energy and manufacturing leaders turn pilots into operational gains.
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UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation

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UK SMEs turn to data and AI for 2026 digital spending, while compliance and certification languish at the bottom of investment plans.
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FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients

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FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients, giving top-tier firms priority product input, AI tools and faster platform support.