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Two-thirds of UK firms report AI boosts in productivity, yet only 45% offer workforce training, highlighting a skills gap despite notable gains, IBM finds.

Research shows UK industry leaders value innovation but lack urgency, risking competitiveness in Europe compared to stronger views in France and Italy.

The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.

Altenso Australia launches in Sydney, aiming to boost large-scale battery storage and hydrogen projects to support the nation’s clean energy transition.

INNIO secures largest-ever 2.3 GW order from VoltaGrid to power a major US AI data centre, promising USD $300 million fuel savings annually with efficient gas-fired units.

Totalmobile partners with MACS EU to modernise field operations for UK and EU industries, boosting efficiency and compliance with integrated digital solutions.

Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.

Appian highlights Australia's lead in enterprise AI adoption through practical, process-focused 'boring AI' delivering real value and efficiency gains.

Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.

New Zealand stands poised to lead in sustainable data centres, harnessing 85% renewable energy to power AI growth worth NZD $3.4b annually by 2035.

The OpenADR Alliance reports record growth with nearly 60 new members as global energy sector adopts open standards for managing distributed resources.

Kalina Distributed Power has sold allocated megawatts in Alberta for CAD $18 million to a customer developing a major gas-fired power and data centre complex.

HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.

Genesis Energy will adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to enhance its AI use, boost data management, and train staff in a major digital transformation.

By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

UK retailers face growing cyber threats that disrupt operations, forcing a strategic focus on resilience to protect eCommerce and customer trust.

Appian has named Roboyo, WNS, Deloitte, Accenture, and Via Appia as winners of its 2025 APJ Partner Awards for excellence, innovation and growth in the region.

US tech stocks soar, with the S&P 500 up 14.5% versus NZX’s 3.2%, urging New Zealand investors to diversify internationally for better returns.

With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.

PrePad's cloud-based Completions Module wins 2025 Meritorious Award for Engineering Innovation, revolutionising digital oilfield well planning and execution.