Business strategy stories
The closure ends a Manchester-based non-profit that shaped early digital culture and drew 400,000 visitors to its art and AI exhibitions.
Consumer spending held up last month, with online sales values rising 11.4% year on year even as volumes slipped 0.5% from January.
The deal gives software vendors a broader route to market as AppDirect adds PartnerStack's 138,000-strong B2B partner network.
Sales rose in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as Snom added more than 20 devices, while the UK and wider Europe stayed broadly stable.
The promotion strengthens DangleAds’ push abroad as it seeks more revenue from programmatic, connected TV and AI-led ad products.
AI could unlock legal work that clients had deferred, as firms shift from efficiency savings to more senior advice and broader use.
Poor strategic or cultural fit can wipe out M&A gains, even when the purchase price and synergies look attractive on paper.
The hire is meant to sharpen the consultancy's North American push as clients demand clearer returns from AI and transformation spending.
AI is now being woven into product development and internal workflows as the cloud communications group marks 20 years in business.
Businesses face growing exposure to API and AI-driven attacks as Check Point’s web application firewall earns top marks for accuracy.
Rising AI traffic is pushing firms to treat wireless upgrades as a growth bet, with most planning bigger budgets and faster refreshes.
Clients are beginning to push for lower fees as AI fuels the belief that outside specialists can be replaced in-house, a report says.
The internal promotion is set to give Orange Business continuity in Asia-Pacific as it faces fierce competition and ongoing transformation.
Customers will now see Klippa’s document processing tools folded into Doxis, with the Dutch AI software brand retired after its 2025 acquisition.
The ranking reflects rising demand for tighter control over AI links to legacy systems, with APIs now central to security and compliance.
Security leaders are now expected to show how their decisions speed deals, support revenue and shape strategy, not just stop breaches.
The app’s 3 million users will see no immediate changes as ownership shifts to Bolt Group, with the deal due to complete by June.
Businesses now want security that integrates with daily operations, scales with growth and responds quickly when incidents arise.
A new report warns that poorly targeted AI is adding work rather than profit for many online merchants, despite some sharp gains.
The refresh aims to reassure clients that senior hires still hinge on judgement, relationships and sector expertise despite rising automation in recruitment.