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Co-op Live adopts Oracle systems for venue operations

Joined-up software should speed reconciliation and stock control at the 23,500-capacity Manchester arena during peak event rushes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Air IT launches AI services for SMEs lacking plans

Many SMEs are delaying AI adoption, leaving them exposed to lost productivity as Air IT's new services aim to turn pilots into practical use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Cloud stories

Software-as-a-Service

Databricks buys Row Zero to add live spreadsheets to Genie

The deal keeps finance and operations teams in governed data as Databricks adds a spreadsheet layer to reduce risky file exports.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

RDC.AI targets North America with banking software

Banks are broadening use of RDC.AI's software as the Australian-founded group reports more than 120 per cent growth in existing customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic

Anthropic's seven-year commitment could lift Akamai's cloud revenue to USD $20 billion, underscoring surging demand for AI infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links

Integration projects could be completed in days rather than weeks as specialised AI agents automate connector build and testing for Avalara customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

Vocus unveils Brisbane-Darwin fibre route for ADIP

The 4,000-kilometre link is set to ease congestion on existing corridors and bolster data flows for AI and cloud users by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Generative AI

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol & Luna at lower API prices

Developers can now access cheaper GPT-6 options as OpenAI cuts API prices by half and says caching changes will speed up agent workflows.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Manhattan Associates launches tiered Editions for software

Growing retailers can now adopt Manhattan's supply chain software in stages, avoiding costly reimplementation as needs expand.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with lower costs

Lower running costs and faster output are aimed at businesses using Anthropic's latest Claude model, which starts at USD $4 per million input tokens.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

How businesses can avoid widespread harm from cloud outages

Businesses tied to a single cloud provider face escalating outage risks, with experts urging redundancy to limit disruption and losses.

By Thomas Berndorfer • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Certinia expands Veda AI for professional services

Only 20% of services and IT leaders say AI beat expectations, prompting Certinia to add 14 agents to target clearer returns.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last week

Private Cloud

European Commission picks Cycloid for sovereign cloud

The deal gives EU developers one portal for a €180 million cloud framework, reducing complexity as the Commission backs European suppliers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

US data centre boom lifts North American equipment sales

AI-fuelled building work is offsetting weakness in housing and other projects, keeping North American equipment revenues rising despite softer demand.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Thales launches UK-hosted HSM & quantum-safe Luna 8

Regulated cloud users can now keep key operations in the UK as Thales also rolls out a quantum-ready HSM for EMEA customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud stories

Software-as-a-Service

Author-it demo shows AI clashes in regulated sectors

In regulated industries, conflicting document versions can turn AI answers into audit risks, service errors and costly rechecks.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Atlassian launches Jira tools for agentic software teams

Paid Jira customers will get tighter controls and better measurement of AI agents as Atlassian widens software teams' access to shared project context.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week