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UK Stories

Productivity stories

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 • Mon, 18th May 2026

Unified Communications

When 'good enough' cloud communications quietly becomes a risk

British firms could face costly disruption if they delay modernising communications before the PSTN switch-off on 31 January 2027.

By Sam Winterbottom • 5 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Digital Transformation

ANS launches AI apprenticeship courses for managers

Employers get shorter routes to train managers for AI adoption, as the new courses target governance, strategy and workplace change.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Data Protection

BT wins five-year secure connectivity deal with BAE Systems

The deal will support BAE Systems' digital transformation as defence groups face growing pressure to secure networks across global operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Ann Summers overhauls data layer in PMC turnaround

The retailer says its three-month overhaul will cut integration costs and help it scale marketplaces and AI plans as legacy systems weigh on growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Unified Communications

Telecom chiefs say AI scaling hampered by skills gaps

Skills shortages and fragmented rollouts are leaving telecom operators unable to scale AI, with most executives warning of higher costs and margin pressure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Data Analytics

SAP-backed study says data readiness boosts transformation

Better managed data can lift returns on big transformation programmes, with a Forrester study finding major efficiency gains and lower costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Data Protection

Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future

Irish fintechs are helping finance chiefs cut costs, speed up funding decisions and ease compliance across capital, accounting and payments.

By Tiarnan McCaughan • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Apple MacBook Neo

Apple's lowest-priced MacBook makes do with modest ports and no keyboard backlight, but still feels polished for everyday users.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Blockchain

DTCC backs tokenised collateral to cut funding costs

Banks could cut funding and capital costs as near real-time tokenised collateral promises faster movements across markets and time zones.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Digital Transformation

CaptivateIQ launches AI agents for compensation planning

Teams could cut compensation planning from weeks to minutes as CaptivateIQ tests AI agents that automate plan building, operations and revenue planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Hybrid Cloud

DXC extends BAE Systems hybrid cloud deal for five years

The deal will give BAE Systems a more standardised digital foundation across 110,000 staff as it tries to simplify legacy systems and boost agility.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Human Capital Management

Oleeo says Gen Z work criticisms miss labour shifts

Younger staff are being misread as disengaged, as changing career paths and AI adoption reshape expectations across the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools

Businesses could cut retrieval times and compliance risks as Foxit adds cloud-based document storage, search and governance to its PDF tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Digital Transformation

Convai, Probe CX launch AI recruiter for seasonal hiring

Recruiters in seasonal labour markets could save time as the tool cuts candidate drop-off and speeds up screening for high-volume hiring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Robotics

CommBank appoints first Chief AI Scientist in Australia

The appointment underscores the lender's push to scale responsible AI as banks race to recruit academic talent and manage security and governance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Robotics

Downer gets the mix right for maximum productivity

The expanded partnership will push robotic inspections into more rail networks while keeping technicians central to safer, faster maintenance work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

RL Jones partners with Amberd.ai on tariff refunds

The rollout aims to cut missed claims and speed filing as customs brokers juggle tariff data, deadlines and border delays across the US-Mexico corridor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026