The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
What to know about Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping business operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving innovation across sectors globally and in Australasia. From the surge in AI-driven cybersecurity threats and the adoption of AI in cloud infrastructure to the integration of generative AI in customer service, marketing, and financial sectors, this dynamic field demands close attention.
Experts emphasise the critical role of robust data management and infrastructure in successfully leveraging AI technologies, while organisations face challenges including skill gaps, ethical considerations, and regulatory developments. As AI adoption accelerates, businesses must balance innovation with security, sustainability, and human-centric strategies to thrive in this evolving landscape.
Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the latest AI trends, practical applications, organisational strategies, technological advancements, and the collaborative efforts shaping the future of AI. Understanding these developments is essential for anyone interested in the impact of artificial intelligence on business, technology, and society.
UK Artificial Intelligence News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban
Adopting an existing age assurance standard could let ministers enforce under-16 social media limits without forcing children to hand over extra data.
UK shoppers frustrated by AI retail personalisation
Frustration is rising as nearly half of UK shoppers report poor AI recommendations, while most retailers say eCommerce upgrades have slipped.
Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum
The recognition underlines a stronger culture and staff development push at the Manchester IT firm, after it lifted from Silver in three years.
NatWest launches AI ethics accreditation for all staff
With AI tools spreading through the bank, 60,000 NatWest staff will now be trained to spot ethical risks and handle them responsibly.
Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI
UK businesses face fresh pressure to tighten AI governance as Microsoft's pricing changes make bundled licences more compelling.
Women leaders urge faster inclusion in engineering
Underrepresentation of women in engineering is threatening talent pipelines and innovation as demand rises in AI, energy and manufacturing.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI
Komprise launches Transparent File Tables for AI analytics
Infobip jumps to 16th on Fortune Europe's innovation list
HP unifies collaboration tools in hybrid work push
Jamf launches AI governance for Mac fleets in enterprises
Featured News
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Marvell targets AI connectivity bottleneck with NVIDIA boost
AI data centres are hitting copper limits, pushing Marvell and Nvidia towards optics as clusters grow larger and more distributed.
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
AI-driven vulnerability scanning is forcing firms to rethink complacency as Check Point says existing defences still help against Mythos.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Dell numbers the days for hyperconverged infrastructure
Rising hypervisor costs and AI demand are pushing customers towards disaggregated systems, as Dell says HCI is becoming too expensive and inflexible.
Exclusive: Rover's Phil Katz on trust signals in pet care
Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Exclusive: Google Cloud on the road to autonomous SecOps
The new tools could cut analysts’ manual threat-response work from days to minutes as Google Cloud pushes SecOps towards an autonomous SOC.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence
Search after SEO: Anna Harrison on staying visible in the AI era
Your bottle cooler knows more than your data team: Here's how it unlocks agentic AI
AI in finance: The shift towards decision support
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
What makes a cybersecurity AI partnership worth paying attention to?
Fraud has industrialised and banking defences must do the same
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using
How AI Is changing enterprise storage security
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Marvell targets AI connectivity bottleneck with NVIDIA boost
Recent Artificial Intelligence News
British Business Bank backs Seedcamp's new AI funds
Support for UK startups tackling the funding gap will be boosted by new capital for Seedcamp's AI-focused funds, terms undisclosed.
Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows
Fraud checks and customer service will be sped up as Lloyds Banking Group adds more than 1,000 AI jobs and retrains staff.
RIB launches Unify platform for UK construction teams
Construction teams could replace spreadsheets and scattered tools as RIB rolls out an AI-native platform aimed at faster decisions in UK projects.
Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges
The Leeds consultancy is adding 15 AI roles as clients grapple with data and governance hurdles that keep pilots from reaching production.
Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit
Banks using Universal Banking will see continued support as Pollen Street backs standalone growth and AI upgrades after the deal closes.
UK tech firms urged to seize Japan investment deal
Britain's tech groups could tap fresh funding and customers as Japan seeks overseas partners in semiconductors, AI and clean energy.
Ethiack says vulnerabilities jumped 106% in a year
Exploited software flaws are now overtaking stolen passwords as the main breach route, sharpening pressure on security teams to patch faster.
UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips
Unapproved AI use is widening a security and compliance gap, with 75% of UK business travellers saying they would use shadow tools for work trips.
AVK named among UK's Best Managed Companies for 2026
Rising demand for data centre power is putting a spotlight on AVK, after Deloitte Private named it among the UK's Best Managed Companies for 2026.
Everpure launches data intelligence for AI projects
Fragmented enterprise data is slowing AI rollouts, and the new software aims to find, classify and govern it across mixed systems.
mthree buys CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills training
The deal gives employers more access to cyber and AI training as breaches rise and skills shortages deepen across finance, tech and government.
Deloitte opens the London AI Studio with Google Cloud
UK clients could see agentic AI projects prototyped in four weeks as Deloitte expands its Google Cloud alliance and trains 1,000 staff.
Facewatch wins AI certification for facial recognition
Independent auditors found the retailer facial recognition system met the first global AI governance standard, bolstering scrutiny around its use in stores.
Altimetrik rebrands around enterprise AI engineering
The rebrand comes as the combined group passes 10,000 practitioners and seeks to win more enterprise work moving AI from trials into operations.
AI Values Institute warns on AI value alignment gap
Boards may be missing who gains and who loses from AI, as a new paper says efficiency metrics can mask wider social and cultural costs.
VinciWorks adds AI tools & training analytics portal
Compliance teams can now track behaviour, manage assignments and edit course content in one portal, reducing manual data work and extra systems.
UK tech leaders say AI should augment workers, not replace
Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.
Lloyds survey: UK financial firms boost AI spending
AI and emerging tech are becoming a growth priority for UK lenders and insurers, with 91% expecting higher spending over the next year.
UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag
Only about one in 10 senior finance candidates can prove practical AI use, leaving UK employers short of leaders able to meet new hiring demands.
Retailers lack AI strategy despite competitive pressure
The gap leaves many retailers exposed, as most feel pressure to adopt AI yet fewer than half have a clear plan for doing so.
Job Moves
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs
Microsoft UK veteran joins Tramlines Ventures as MD
Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations
Multiverse opens Edinburgh hub with ex-Amazon AI chief
Simon Case joins AI startup Electric Twin ethics board
Leaseweb launches UK channel programme & names Goody
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
Kao Data names Spencer Lamb as Chief Executive Officer
