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UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption
Digital Transformation

UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption

Only 16% of employees are seeing big productivity gains despite average UK company spending of GBP £235,000 on AI and emerging tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
SAP & Google Cloud expand AI partnership for marketers
Customer Experience

SAP & Google Cloud expand AI partnership for marketers

Marketers could soon cut manual campaign work as SAP and Google Cloud link customer data and AI agents across both platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO
Digital Transformation

Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO

The hire strengthens Cogna’s push overseas as it seeks to scale its AI platform for utilities, gas and construction customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Adobe unveils seven AI marketing workflow prototypes
DevOps

Adobe unveils seven AI marketing workflow prototypes

The prototypes aim to cut weeks of manual campaign work by automating content, testing and personalisation across Adobe's marketing tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Precision Proco installs two Canon presses to boost capacity
Clean technologies

Precision Proco installs two Canon presses to boost capacity

The investment will let the UK print provider speed up short-run work, cut waste and move more jobs into finishing lines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory
Gaming

Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory

The five-year deal will give Swedish researchers and smaller firms cloud-style access to AI infrastructure as demand for Mimer grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
8x8 launches retail nationwide for shared store devices
Unified Communications

8x8 launches retail nationwide for shared store devices

Retailers could cut missed calls and IT overhead as shared devices let the nearest shop-floor worker answer across shifts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Adobe launches CX Enterprise for AI marketing workflows
Digital Transformation

Adobe launches CX Enterprise for AI marketing workflows

Marketing teams can now link Adobe tools with outside AI services under a governed system aimed at auditable customer experience workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform
Software-as-a-Service

Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform

The deal gives retailers a single system for fulfilment, shipping and returns, serving more than 400 customers across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Granicus names UK digital government awards winners
Customer Experience

Granicus names UK digital government awards winners

Public sector digital projects cut waits, boosted participation and saved staff time across UK councils as Granicus named seven award winners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty
Hybrid Cloud

UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty

Many UK IT leaders say open source could reduce reliance on a single AI vendor, even as most lack robust governance for autonomous tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears
Data Protection

PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears

Marketers under pressure to curb misinformation can now use a score that filters out weak AI-assisted content in PlatformAlt5's BriefBrain app.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Clarks launches curated marketplace with Marketplacer
Digital Transformation

Clarks launches curated marketplace with Marketplacer

Customers will see a wider range online as the footwear retailer adds third-party brands without holding extra stock or diluting its identity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators
Fintech

Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators

The card aims to ease cash-flow strain for UK creators facing irregular payouts and delayed access to earnings from live streams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Lemma launches AI platform for measurable outdoor ads
Marketing Technologies

Lemma launches AI platform for measurable outdoor ads

It aims to help advertisers prove outdoor campaigns drive sales and app installs, as marketers demand clearer attribution from digital out-of-home.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Forrester warns AI marketing spend lacks business impact
Customer Experience

Forrester warns AI marketing spend lacks business impact

Most firms are failing to prove AI marketing spend lifts profit or revenue, even as buyers increasingly rely on answer engines and agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Dropbox launches three ChatGPT apps for workflow control
Software-as-a-Service

Dropbox launches three ChatGPT apps for workflow control

Users can now manage files, search workplace data and schedule meetings without leaving ChatGPT, as Dropbox ties three tools into the interface.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 with API access
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 with API access

The update aims to make image generation more useful for work, with better text rendering and layout accuracy for business users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026