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Sendr debuts scalable personalised video for ecommerce recovery. UK startup targets $4TN abandoned cart market with lipsync automation, claiming 33% uplift in pilot revenue and direct integration with Klaviyo’s 500,000-store ecosystem.
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AI adoption in finance reaches near-universal industry penetration. New research from Finastra finds just 2% of financial institutions report no use of artificial intelligence, as organisations shift from experimentation to scaled deployment across risk, customer service, and compliance functions.
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Signicat names Ray Ryan UK country manager. The hire comes as UK businesses report that 22% of annual revenue is affected by identity fraud and prevention costs, and as organisations prepare for regulatory changes including eIDAS 2.0.
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Most organisations overestimate AI readiness, new report finds. JumpCloud’s Q1 2026 IT Trends Report reveals a widening gap between perceived AI maturity and infrastructure readiness, as security risks, shadow AI use, and fragmented identity systems challenge enterprises attempting to scale artificial intelligence safely.
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Barclays aims for £2 billion cost savings using AI. The bank plans to enhance productivity and customer experience by investing in technology while returning over £15 billion to shareholders by 2028 as part of its restructuring strategy.
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UK Budget forecasts were accessed 25,000 times before release. An investigation revealed a major security breach at the Office for Budget Responsibility, with documents downloaded thousands of times before the official Budget speech, prompting the resignation of its chairman.
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Alibaba paused chatbot coupons after heavy demand strained its AI systems. The disruption followed a Lunar New Year promotion tied to AI-driven shopping, highlighting execution risks as generative AI tools move from conversation into real-world commerce.
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OpenAI has launched a new enterprise platform aimed at business customers. The move signals a deeper push into corporate software, as the company looks to scale AI deployment inside large organisations and grow enterprise revenues.
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SolarWinds has launched a revamped global partner programme for 2026. The initiative, announced at the company’s February Partner Summit, introduces enhanced benefits, enablement, and marketing investments aimed at accelerating partner-led growth.
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Owl Labs has launched its Meeting Owl 5 Pro enterprise device. The new 360-degree video, audio, and collaboration system targets large organisations seeking flexible, secure hybrid meeting room deployments.