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Denodo named Leader in 2025 Gartner data integration MQ

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Denodo named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for data integration, its sixth straight top-tier ranking amid rising AI demand.
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Huwise unveils Huwy AI agent for corporate data search

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Huwise launches Huwy, an AI chat agent embedded in its data marketplace to help non-experts search, explore and use corporate data.
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Liverpool FC teams with SAS for AI-powered marketing

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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Liverpool strike multi-year deal with SAS to power AI-driven marketing, sharpening global fan engagement and partner campaigns.
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Manufacturers pin profit hopes on AI amid readiness gap

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Manufacturers bet heavily on AI to boost margins within two years, even as most admit their plants lack the readiness to deploy it at scale.
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B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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cx
B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.
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Denodo again a Leader in Gartner 2025 data tools MQ

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Denodo secures Leader spot in Gartner's 2025 Data Integration Tools Magic Quadrant for a sixth year, buoyed by new AI-driven upgrades.
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Oracle's AI assistant simplifies analytics through conversation

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Oracle launches an AI assistant in its Analytics Cloud, enabling users to query data in natural language and gain insights without complex tools.
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European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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Across ten European countries, 12,000 pupils are learning to build AI solutions and startups to help close the continent's AI skills gap.
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Beyond the spreadsheet: The future of FP&A in law firms

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Law firms are transforming financial planning and analysis, using integrated data and AI to drive strategy and boost profitability beyond traditional spreadsheets.
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Insurability now a core test for boardroom AI & climate strategy

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Insurability is becoming the key test for boardroom AI and climate strategies as regulators, insurers, and investors demand rigorous risk management and governance.
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UK government's AI spend soars but data quality risks persist

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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smart home
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UK AI spend surged over 1,000% since 2018, yet experts warn poor data quality risks undermining government digital ambitions and service improvements.
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UK flyers prioritise convenience over personal data security at airports

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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surveillance
Over half of UK flyers prioritise convenience over data security at airports, despite 59% fearing personal information loss during travel, a new study finds.
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Databricks One launches to bring AI tools to all employees

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Databricks One launches a code-free AI platform empowering all employees, from executives to frontline staff, to explore data using natural language queries.
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Study reveals data anxiety remains high despite rising skills

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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education, learning & training
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data literacy
Despite rising data skills, 78% of UK professionals still face data anxiety, with 27% avoiding data tasks, reveals a global study of over 2,400 workers.
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BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive

Wed, 21st May 2025
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agentic ai
BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.
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UK leads in AI with major revenue boost from data systems

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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The UK is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, with 81% of large organisations reporting increased revenue thanks to improved data management.
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AI integration & data trends set to shape 2025 industry

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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As businesses prioritise real-time analytics, experts predict AI will reshape operations by 2025, driving data-driven models and strategic decision-making.
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UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
Only 25% businesses in the United Kingdom see themselves as cybersecurity leaders, placing the UK last among surveyed countries.
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Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.
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UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.