Digital transformation
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Why small businesses struggle to adopt AI — and how to move forward
AI has become accessible to small businesses almost overnight. Yet as Kelly Salter, Commercial Director at names.co.uk (part of team.blue), explains, many still struggle with skills gaps, confidence, and trust. Bridging this divide requires practical guidance and mindset change — helping small businesses see AI as a partner, not a threat.
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ByteDance agrees US joint venture for TikTok operations
ByteDance signs binding deal to form TikTok US joint venture. The Chinese owner of TikTok has agreed to transfer operational control of its American app to a newly formed joint venture with US and international investors, aiming to satisfy regulatory concerns and prevent a potential nationwide ban.
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Customers value trust over speed in 2026 CX outlook
Glance’s new report shows trust matters most in 2026. The customer experience specialist’s latest data reveals that, despite rapid AI adoption, consumers continue to prize clarity and resolution over speed — with trust emerging as the defining measure of successful service interactions.
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Basware acquires Redmap to expand AP automation in Australia
Basware strengthens its AP automation reach through Redmap acquisition. The global invoice automation leader has acquired Australian AP software provider Redmap, expanding its reach across the fast-growing Asia-Pacific market as governments and businesses accelerate adoption of e-invoicing and compliance automation.
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UK Treasury to bring cryptocurrencies within mainstream financial regime by 2027
The UK Treasury plans to extend financial regulation to cryptocurrency markets, requiring exchanges and wallet providers to register with the FCA and meet anti-money-laundering standards. The new rules, set to take effect by 2027, aim to boost investor confidence and ensure global competitiveness.
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UK and Canada strengthen tech partnership at G7
UK and Canada agree partnership to modernise public services. The deal will expand AI adoption, strengthen semiconductor research, and build collaboration in digital infrastructure between the two countries.
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CFOs tighten control as cloud costs hit profits
Cloud costs now average 10% of revenue. Start-ups and SaaS companies are putting finance teams in charge as spending volatility turns cloud into a major profit risk. New research by Cloud Capital shows 89% of CFOs report margin erosion and 97% have formalised cloud governance.
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Neo4j unveils unified control plane for graph databases
Neo4j launches Fleet Manager to unify graph database governance. The platform gives CIOs and CDOs centralized oversight across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments, simplifying administration and compliance as graph adoption accelerates in AI and data-driven enterprises.
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Airwallex raises $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco
Airwallex has raised $330 million at an $8 billion valuation. The company will establish San Francisco as a dual global headquarters to accelerate its U.S. growth and AI expansion. The move follows a 30% valuation rise and marks a major milestone in its global financial technology strategy.
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Revolut Business unveils Titan, a premium corporate card for global teams
Revolut Business has opened the waitlist for Titan. Designed for modern, high-growth teams, the ultra-premium Visa-powered card offers travel, lifestyle, and productivity benefits within a single spend management platform. It launches for UK businesses early next year.