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Insurers race towards autonomous AI, Sapiens survey finds
Digital Transformation

Insurers race towards autonomous AI, Sapiens survey finds

Two thirds of senior insurance professionals expect AI to become fully autonomous within three years, despite patchy adoption and governance gaps.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Turnitin says Clarity cuts AI-written student work
Generative AI

Turnitin says Clarity cuts AI-written student work

Australian and New Zealand students using Turnitin's monitored writing platform were about 40% less likely to submit work flagged as mostly AI-generated.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Netskope launches AgentSkope marketplace for teams
Software-as-a-Service

Netskope launches AgentSkope marketplace for teams

The new marketplace lets customers manage AI agents in one console, easing procurement bottlenecks and helping overstretched security teams triage alerts faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
UK defence firms eye £79 million tech investment surge
Space

UK defence firms eye £79 million tech investment surge

UK defence groups are set to spend an average of £79 million next year as demand for air defence and drone tech rises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
ZeroEyes teams with Samson to expand UK threat detection
Surveillance

ZeroEyes teams with Samson to expand UK threat detection

UK organisations could gain faster alerts on visible weapons as ZeroEyes enters the market through Samson Security Fire & Facilities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Most firms still cannot keep up with third-party risk
Risk & Compliance

Most firms still cannot keep up with third-party risk

With supplier numbers rising, most security teams still cannot assess third parties as often or as thoroughly as needed, Drata found.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Writer's Toolbox launches handwriting feature for schools
Artificial Intelligence

Writer's Toolbox launches handwriting feature for schools

Schools can now keep handwriting central while giving pupils digital feedback, as Writer's Toolbox adds an opt-in recognition tool.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Ecommerce needs to realise the role of inclusive finance as it adjusts to a new credit challenge
Buy Now Pay Later

Ecommerce needs to realise the role of inclusive finance as it adjusts to a new credit challenge

Affordability checks could turn away up to 30% of BNPL users, risking abandoned baskets and weaker sales for retailers.

By Andy Smith • 5 min read • This month
PayDo adds Convera SWIFT receivables to payments platform
Fintech

PayDo adds Convera SWIFT receivables to payments platform

Businesses will be able to receive SWIFT transfers and push funds onward in one system, reducing the need for extra banking infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand
Cybersecurity

Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand

The deal will broaden access to general practice software and lift Lanas' total New Zealand investment towards NZ$200 million over two years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
India leads in passkeys, but phishing & deepfakes rise
Data Protection

India leads in passkeys, but phishing & deepfakes rise

Despite leading on passkeys and MFA, Indian firms still face widespread AI phishing and deepfake scams that are undermining daily security practice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Stuut raises USD $52.5 million to boost receivables
Customer Relationship Management

Stuut raises USD $52.5 million to boost receivables

The funding will help the fintech meet rising demand as enterprises seek to free up cash tied in unpaid invoices and cut days sales outstanding.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
UK indirect tax teams outpace Europe on AI adoption
Supply Chain

UK indirect tax teams outpace Europe on AI adoption

UK indirect tax teams are using generative AI more than European peers, but resource and skills gaps are slowing automation of core compliance work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
Aveni CEO: Why small AI models matter to UK finance
Data Protection

Aveni CEO: Why small AI models matter to UK finance

Smaller specialist models could save UK banks millions on compliance work while reducing reliance on a handful of US tech giants.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • This month
Wireless Broadband Alliance backs zero-touch IoT onboarding
Manufacturing

Wireless Broadband Alliance backs zero-touch IoT onboarding

The trial could cut the labour and security risks of bringing hundreds of connected devices online, with automatic setup from first power-on.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
AI is creating new roles in UK firms, HP survey finds
Digital Transformation

AI is creating new roles in UK firms, HP survey finds

Most UK firms are using AI to redesign jobs rather than cut them, with 60% of leaders saying it has created new roles or teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Comentis launches auto platform to flag vulnerable buyers
Risk & Compliance

Comentis launches auto platform to flag vulnerable buyers

Dealerships and lenders may face sharper scrutiny as the platform aims to close a vulnerability data gap that leaves most buyers unrecorded.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Avast warns of AI confidence trap over chatbot data
Phishing

Avast warns of AI confidence trap over chatbot data

Many adults are still feeding chatbots sensitive data, despite believing they can spot AI fakes, a UK survey has found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month