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CIBC Innovation Banking has funded the Norvestor-backed acquisition of Wint, boosting the Swedish accounting software firm's growth and expansion plans.

Many marketers waste up to 20% of their budgets on outdated AI tools, struggling to keep pace with fast-moving social media trends and real-time data needs.

Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.

Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.

ASOS expands its collaboration with Celonis, using Process Intelligence to boost supply chain visibility and speed up order fulfilment amid economic pressures.

EnterpriseDB launches Postgres AI to help European businesses deploy and control AI with data sovereignty across cloud and on-premise environments.

Kleinanzeigen has launched a new retail media network using Kevel's API platform, enhancing ad targeting for its 700m monthly German users.

Most UK retailers see outdated warehouse tech as a barrier to growth, with 88% backing automation to boost efficiency and meet fluctuating customer demand.

Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.

Salesforce launches Marketing Cloud Next with autonomous AI agents to revolutionise marketing through personalised, two-way customer conversations across channels.

Despite fewer shoppers marking Father's Day, UK spending on gifts is set to reach GBP £1.12 billion in 2025, driven by inflation and rising prices.

A report reveals UK venture capitalists often overlook marketing expertise despite its proven role in scaling startups and securing faster growth.

UiPath has teamed up with HCLTech to deliver AI-driven agentic automation solutions, boosting efficiency and agility for enterprises worldwide.

Wazoku revives the Innocentive brand, marking 25 years of global crowdsourcing with over 700,000 diverse solvers tackling innovation challenges.

Apptio unveils AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to boost transparency and control over AI and hybrid IT investment costs.

JLL has launched the AI-powered Property Assistant to enhance property performance and boost financial returns across retail, industrial and office sectors.

Nearly 700 global supply chain leaders prioritise AI and new tech investments to boost resilience, efficiency, and sustainability over the next three years.

Cisco advances in AI with new partnerships, tech breakthroughs, and strong Q3 results, including joining the Stargate UAE consortium and launching a Quantum Network Chip.