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The Brisbane startup’s win lifts its profile as non-alcoholic drinks gain shelf space and consumer attention worldwide.
Brands risk losing search traffic as Trustpilot’s new tools track how recent reviews shape AI recommendations and rankings.
Rising demand for AI research tools has pushed AlphaSense to add multilingual search and deepen local content for clients across both regions.
UK retail traders are getting more education-focused tools as regulators warn that many still rely on social media for market advice.
Boards in regulated sectors now have firmer assurance after Abacus secured CREST approval for penetration testing, renewed annually.
The new platform targets regulated firms seeking auditable AI processes, after Felix raised USD $1.7 million to expand beyond legal work.
Australian retailers and other regulated firms can now keep customer data in-country as Amperity adds AWS hosting in Sydney and Melbourne.
A broader spread of AI and software hiring has pushed Seattle to the top of Karat's 2026 engineering talent list, ahead of Amsterdam and San Francisco.
Existing clients will see little immediate change, as the platform remains separate and supports more than 150 financial institutions.
Europe's push to fund frontier technologies will take centre stage at London Tech Week 2026 as organisers add a Deep Tech Stage.
The expansion will more than double Databricks’ UK and Ireland headcount as it courts AI talent and deepens ties with major customers.
Mobile shoppers at B2C Distribution will now get faster checkout as the retailer cuts out multiple payment intermediaries to boost control and visibility.
Trials at Thames Freeport are moving AI, 5G and tracking tools into live port operations, with productivity gains of at least 25% expected.
Smaller businesses and charities can now track suppliers and contracts in one system, as rising cost pressures make missed renewals more costly.
The pilot could improve crop yields, cooling and vaccine storage in regions where electricity is scarce and unreliable.
Running on standard CPUs, the on-device system could make lifelike avatars practical for games, training and virtual assistants at scale.
The London agency is expanding after 50% growth in 2025, as Caroline Mercurio arrives from the US to oversee its first Chief Operating Officer role.
Funding will help the London fintech expand its US push and AI tools after its valuation passed USD $1 billion.
The move comes as lenders seek digital alternatives to legacy collections systems in a UK market handling more than GBP £60 billion of consumer debt.
The London fintech is adding operational and capital markets expertise as it pushes to win larger bank clients after a GBP £30 million fundraise.