Ernst & Young (EY) stories
EY-Parthenon says dealmaking is shifting towards AI and technology as 87% of UK chief executives expect their M&A appetite to rise.
Concern is growing over who controls AI decisions, even as 74% of UK consumers have used the technology in the past six months.
Companies are under pressure to prove AI spend pays off, as many projects still stall before delivering measurable gains.
Small firms and mortgage seekers could gain faster access to credit as the regulator widens permissioned data sharing beyond open banking.
The awards underline how channel firms are becoming central to cybersecurity sales in Europe as customers shift to platform-based security.
The ranking underscores CrowdStrike's push to win sales through partners, with its managed services and cloud marketplace business growing sharply.
Businesses using AI agents may gain tighter controls as Zscaler adds new governance tools and deepens a decade-old partnership with Alstom.
The identity security group is sharpening its AI pitch after USD $700 million in funding as it expands globally and adds new leadership.
The cyber security group is leaning harder on partners to drive growth, as its marketplace business rose nearly USD $1.5 billion in fiscal 2026.
Enterprises using Microsoft Defender will get round-the-clock human-led threat hunting, as CrowdStrike also broadens its AI risk coalition across partners.
The shortlist spot highlights 1Kosmos's push into AI-era identity checks as it scales passwordless authentication for regulated industries worldwide.
Many large organisations are still struggling to turn AI pilots into live systems, despite heavy spending and rising pressure for returns.
The hire strengthens Saviynt's regional push as APJ enterprises step up identity security spending to manage cloud and hybrid work risks.
The hire signals Moglix's push beyond procurement into finance and supply-chain software as it targets India's industrial growth.
The certifications bolster EY's appeal to clients handling sensitive data and regulated work as Singapore tightens digital trust standards.
Most Canadian public bodies have yet to move beyond trials, leaving service gains, cost savings and trust benefits from AI largely unrealised.
Despite widespread trust and security fears, 15% of Singapore consumers have used autonomous AI in the past six months, EY found.
The roll-out comes as firms face a mounting accountant shortage, with Black Ore claiming Tax Autopilot can slash return prep time by up to 98%.
The recognition underlines Cognitiv’s growth as revenue from its ContextGPT product jumped 388% and new clients rose 67% last year.
Businesses are under pressure to prove returns on existing tech spend, prompting EY New Zealand to bolster its AI and SAP leadership.