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Squiz launches Conversational Search, an AI tool offering secure, compliant answers on enterprise websites using verified organisation-owned content.

Retailers worldwide are embracing AI-driven personalization and immersive tech to boost holiday sales and reduce returns this peak season, says new survey.

Lenovo has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Index in the UK, US and Brazil for 2025, marking its fifth consecutive US win.

AWS unveils Kiro, an AI-powered IDE that transforms prototypes into production-ready code with spec-driven development and automated workflows.

Schofield Sweeney has adopted NetDocuments to enhance client service and support growth across its four UK offices with improved document access and collaboration.

Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.

A study by Lokalise reveals 55% of European and North American businesses use AI in localisation, blending it with human oversight to boost revenue and customer satisfaction.

Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.

Version 1 has secured a GBP £95 million contract to upgrade and support digital services for Scotland's rural Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate over seven years.

Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.

VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.

8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.

DFS partners with inploi to enhance its recruitment platform with accessibility features, supporting inclusive hiring across all its UK retail brands.

SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.

StormForge has unveiled key updates to its Kubernetes optimisation platform, introducing new features aimed at enhancing cost efficiency for enterprises.

Credas Technologies and IDGO have unveiled a partnership to enhance ID accessibility for millions in the UK, addressing urgent identification challenges.

CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.

Coleg y Cymoedd has reported £5.9 million in financial benefits and an 18% rise in enrolments thanks to ARNY, a bilingual AI assistant launched with ICS.AI.

Advancements in technology are reshaping education, yet barriers to accessibility remain, particularly for the 20% of students with disabilities.