Productivity stories
Businesses will get tighter spend limits and transaction checks as Mastercard rolls out new virtual card controls, with Citi first to go live globally.
The upgrade is aimed at improving forecast accuracy, cutting inventory and helping the noodle maker manage volatile demand across its US business.
Enterprise AI agents are already generating revenue, but shortages of compute and skills could determine who captures the gains.
Compliance teams facing fragmented systems may cut integrations and vendor sprawl as Shufti folds onboarding, screening and monitoring into one platform.
Unplanned outages can cost cash centres thousands of dollars an hour, making predictive maintenance a growing priority for operators and central banks.
Arctic Wolf has been named a Leader in IDC's 2026 assessment of worldwide managed detection and response services for midmarket organisations.
Enterprise AI purchases are facing tougher checks as 64% of buyers demand proof, slowing deals even as spending keeps rising.
AI is helping employees mask skills gaps, but TalentLMS says the hidden backlog is driving more mistakes and weaker performance.
New account holders are moving into online banking faster, with Quontic lifting immediate digital uptake to the mid-70% range after the link-up.
Fleet suppliers in the West Midlands can now spot licence changes, care-location updates and roadworks risks in one searchable tool.
The broadband provider aims to cut manual contract work and improve oversight as its supply chain and network footprint expand.
Small firms can now track assets and keys from GBP £20 a month, as AssetControl targets spreadsheet-based operations with browser software.
Returns and customs handling are squeezing margins for UK sellers into the EU, with extra border crossings now adding more than the new €3 fee.
The recognition highlights growing insurer demand for tools that curb building repair claim inflation, with users reporting 10% to 12% savings.
Fraud teams could cut investigation time by 90% as the new stack combines real-time scoring, case assembly and human review in milliseconds.
Call-centre staff at the bank are handling enquiries nearly a minute faster as new generative AI prompts cut call times and speed up guidance.
Operational blind spots are hampering efforts to cut waiting times, as 85% of trusts cannot monitor staff digital experience, Apogee found.
Most UK enterprises now see AI boosting productivity, but 78% are keeping human approval points and guardrails in place.
The latest honours lift its CODiE tally to eight, underlining growing recognition for tools that help firms curb IT and market data spending.
Ransomware attacks spread through vendor systems and AI-aided tactics, leaving 7,551 publicly disclosed victims in the latest 12-month period.
