Machine learning (ML) stories
A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
Audit firms embed AI while tightening validation controls
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Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
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Sphera names Chris Gutheil CTO to lead its global tech strategy and accelerate Sphera AI development for risk and compliance customers.
Palo Alto warns on earnings as guidance disappoints
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Palo Alto Networks beat quarterly estimates but flagged weaker next-quarter earnings, unsettling investors despite stronger revenue and contract growth.
TrafficGuard expands New York base amid US ad fraud surge
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TrafficGuard ramps up New York presence as US advertisers brace for rising ad fraud, with losses forecast to hit USD $172 billion by 2028.
Gr4vy adds Sardine tools to unify fraud & payments
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Gr4vy integrates Sardine fraud and AML tools into its payments orchestration platform, offering merchants unified risk and routing in one layer.
AI deepfakes erode trust and reshape UK dating apps
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Deepfakes fuel mistrust on UK dating apps as users turn to AI companions, with scammers and identity fraud exploiting synthetic profiles.
DryvIQ unveils Nasuni connector for unified governance
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DryvIQ launches Nasuni connector to unify governance, migration and AI-ready insight across dispersed unstructured enterprise content.
Westcon-Comstor, UiPath expand Europe automation pact
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Westcon-Comstor and UiPath broaden their automation pact, naming Westcon-Comstor strategic distributor for partners across Europe.
Record ransomware surge as 7,458 victims named in 2025
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Ransomware hits record 7,458 named victims in 2025 as 124 gangs crowd dark web leak sites and new “supergroup” alliances emerge.
Sage adds AI to Intacct for faster, clearer finance work
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Sage has embedded new AI tools in Sage Intacct to speed period-end close, sharpen cash visibility and cut manual finance workloads.
Firgun backs Quantum Elements in quantum software bet
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Firgun backs Los Angeles quantum start-up Quantum Elements to scale its AI-powered Constellation software platform for circuit design.
Procurement with a brain: Let agentic AI take the wheel and streamline your processes
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Agentic AI is reshaping procurement, automating source-to-pay decisions to cut risk, lift efficiency and free teams for strategic work.
CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills
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CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
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Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers ‘log in instead of break in’, abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
McLaren extends Dell tech deal to power F1 data push
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McLaren extends its long-running Dell tech deal to boost AI-driven data, simulations and race strategy across its factory and F1 trackside ops.
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Cross-border trade fears spur AI push, delay expansion
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Rising cross-border trade complexity is pushing firms to delay expansion and lean on AI, as regulatory uncertainty reshapes global growth plans.
Check Point named GigaOm cloud network security leader
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Check Point tops GigaOm’s 2025 Radar for cloud network security for a third year, named a Leader and Fast Mover for its unified platform.
MindBridge & Genpact partner on AI audit analytics
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MindBridge and Genpact forge global alliance to embed AI-driven audit analytics into enterprise risk consulting and financial assurance work.
LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time
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Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy with Multiverse to upskill 134 staff and free hours weekly for teaching and research.
Access Group invests GBP £1.5m in AI apprenticeships
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Access Group is investing £1.5m of Apprenticeship Levy funds to train 115 staff on new AI programmes across roles and skill levels.