
BMC has expanded AI tools across mainframe operations and development. New releases target skills gaps, application analysis, certificate management, and orchestration.

bidtogether launches to cut tendering costs and turnaround times faster. The North East service combines AI workflows with human bid writers to help SMEs compete for contracts.

New consultancy targets the systems slowing marketing execution and performance. Founded by two agency leaders, Committed Citizens is pitching six-week interventions to help CMOs improve delivery, cut waste, and make marketing operations work faster.

Narwhal launches DeepBlue OS with funding and regulated market intent. Backed by £20 million, the new platform is designed to automate communications across regulated sectors, with auditability and fast deployment central to its pitch.

AI could absorb a third of executive workloads soon globally. XFactorAI’s John Margerison says the biggest obstacles will be trust, regulation, and the slow pace of relying only on internal build teams.

Jitterbit says new G2 data shows faster enterprise returns globally. The company is using Spring 2026 rankings to argue that its Harmony platform delivers ROI more quickly than category averages across integration, API, EDI, and low-code workloads.

Workplace burnout is rising as digital overload reshapes employee experience. Tristan Shortland, Chief Technology Officer at Infinity Group, argues that poorly designed digital environments are accelerating fatigue, while smarter, more intentional technology ecosystems can restore focus, reduce cognitive strain, and improve long-term organisational performance.

Lucid expands AI tools to speed diagramming and documentation workflows. New MCP server features, Lucid AI updates, and a Process Agent aim to help teams turn ideas into structured documentation faster.

Genesys posts record quarter as AI adoption accelerates globally further. The company said Genesys Cloud reached nearly $2.6bn in ARR in the fourth quarter, with AI uptake and large enterprise deals driving growth.

Drata has unveiled agentic AI for enterprise trust workflows today. The release targets third-party risk, security questionnaires, and Trust Centre creation with more automated workflow ownership.