
Mattioli Woods says demand for benefits technology has accelerated sharply. The company reported 350% growth in client adoption since 2023 as employers modernise platforms ahead of workforce and regulatory change.

Azoma has launched a protocol for managing AI commerce visibility. The company says AMP is designed to help brands control product intelligence across agentic commerce platforms and the wider web.

SSOW’s new report signals faster AI adoption in shared services. Survey data from more than 400 senior professionals suggests the sector is becoming more mature, more automated, and more focused on strategic value as well as cost.

Biodiversify has published a practical guide for corporate nature strategy. The 22-page document draws on input from major companies and biodiversity professionals to help sustainability teams translate nature risk into board-level decisions.

Infosecurity Europe has named its first keynote speakers for 2026. The initial conference line-up brings together military, law enforcement, sport, and cyber leaders for the June event in London.

VivaTech has published its latest ranking of rising European startups. The 2026 list spans 12 countries and frames technological sovereignty as a defining force across the continent’s growth sectors.

Cargostore CEO Andrew Hart marks five years leading global expansion. The container leasing specialist has doubled profits during his tenure and completed two acquisitions, while positioning assets across its international depot network to support further growth in offshore energy, logistics, and temperature-controlled container markets.

US tariffs trigger sharp drop in British exports to America. New trade barriers cut the value of UK goods shipped to the US by more than 10% in 2025, with clothing, footwear, artworks, and cars among the sectors recording the steepest declines.

Britain’s digital ID consultation revives questions over trust and design. Estonia’s long-running digital identity system shows adoption grows gradually when services are transparent, voluntary, and useful in everyday life, offering policymakers a reference point as the UK examines how digital credentials could reshape access to public services.

Quantum Print enters a new ownership chapter with bank backing. Continuance Capital’s acquisition, supported by Allica Bank, is designed to accelerate growth at the West Midlands packaging manufacturer while keeping jobs and production local.