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UK chief executives boost M&A as AI drives dealmaking rise
Digital Transformation

UK chief executives boost M&A as AI drives dealmaking rise

EY-Parthenon says dealmaking is shifting towards AI and technology as 87% of UK chief executives expect their M&A appetite to rise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Energy sector stories

Zana Stojanovski wins Dynatrace APAC special award
Software-as-a-Service

Zana Stojanovski wins Dynatrace APAC special award

The award underscores rising demand for local observability expertise as Avocado's Dynatrace business has grown more than 500% year on year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region
Digital Transformation

Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region

The deal targets banks, utilities and agencies seeking to turn AI pilots into secure workplace tools across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Güntner launches data centre cooling division with JAEGGI
DataCentre infrastructure

Güntner launches data centre cooling division with JAEGGI

The new unit gives operators a single point of contact for cooling systems as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud sites strains energy and water use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Acciona data centre cuts cooling energy use by 70%
Data centers

Acciona data centre cuts cooling energy use by 70%

Retrofitting old cooling units at Acciona's Madrid headquarters data centre has freed capacity and is expected to repay in about three years.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Orchid warns of hidden identity gap as AI risks rise
Data Protection

Orchid warns of hidden identity gap as AI risks rise

Most enterprise access still sits outside formal controls, leaving AI agents and unmanaged accounts to widen security and compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Cogna appoints Ali Korotana as Strategic Industries Chief
Manufacturing

Cogna appoints Ali Korotana as Strategic Industries Chief

The appointment aims to deepen Cogna's push into industrial clients as it targets utilities, manufacturers and logistics operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite
Software-as-a-Service

Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite

Industrial firms could gain better access to AI-ready data as AVEVA adds integrations, governance tools and web-based controls across its suite.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
IntelliAM appoints Joel Crawford as US revenue chief
Digital Transformation

IntelliAM appoints Joel Crawford as US revenue chief

The UK industrial AI company is stepping up its North American push as it seeks to turn existing US customers into broader revenue growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Aveva & IFS launch asset decision intelligence tie-up
Manufacturing

Aveva & IFS launch asset decision intelligence tie-up

Industrial operators could cut repair delays as AVEVA and IFS link live asset data with maintenance and capital planning.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Aveva expands cloud collaboration with Amazon Web Services
Software-as-a-Service

Aveva expands cloud collaboration with Amazon Web Services

The move will put AVEVA's industrial data platform on AWS, giving customers more cloud choice and access to AI tools across operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Aveva & Snowflake launch zero-copy industrial tie-up
Manufacturing

Aveva & Snowflake launch zero-copy industrial tie-up

Industrial operators may get faster AI access to plant and business data, as the deal avoids copying information into separate systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Most enterprises piloting AI agents, but many fail
Data Protection

Most enterprises piloting AI agents, but many fail

Poor data governance and recovery gaps are undermining AI roll-outs, even as 97% of enterprises have deployed or are piloting agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness
Data Protection

Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness

Only 42% of organisations are data mature, leaving many unable to turn AI pilots into reliable enterprise-wide returns.

By Nathan Knight • 4 min read • This month

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AI seen boosting jobs in education & cybersecurity
Manufacturing

AI seen boosting jobs in education & cybersecurity

Teachers and cyber workers could see stronger demand as AI takes over routine tasks without triggering broad job cuts, a study found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
US trade groups call for AI cyber risk coordination
Security Operations Centres

US trade groups call for AI cyber risk coordination

AI tools are expected to speed attacks and vulnerability discovery, prompting US industry groups to press Washington for coordinated safeguards.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Business resilience in an age of uncertainty
Data Analytics

Business resilience in an age of uncertainty

Australian firms are shifting from lean efficiency to resilience, using AI, diversified suppliers and shorter planning cycles to absorb shocks and grow.

By Vab Mittal • 4 min read • This month