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SAP executives admit route change on high road to business AI

SAP shifted its AI strategy eight to nine months ago to focus on business outcomes over tech, launching an SAP Business AI platform said to integrate business context with AI agents
Microsoft hits out over irresponsible vulnerability disclosure

Microsoft goes on the offensive after a disgruntled security researcher unleashed a series of zero-days without checking in first
UK and France begin AI collaboration for medical research

The two governments unveil ‘groundbreaking’ science and technology deal
MEPs urge action over Europol’s shadow IT

MEPs have written to the European Commission calling for action following revelations that Europol and Frontex processed, stored and transferred personal data in ways that raise serious concerns about compliance with EU law
Also-ran Sweden bids for AI world leadership

Not satisfied with applying US AI systems, Nordic giant Sweden is hoping to change the rules of the game
National cyber shield could be ready in five years

GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler confirms plans to build a national cyber defence capability using AI agents to defend critical infrastructure at ‘machine speed’

The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby

In this extract from his book, ‘The digital leader’s playbook’, CIO Paul Coby offers expert advice for established IT leaders and IT professionals who have set their sights on digital leadership
How safer AI applications could be built

Virgin Atlantic’s adoption of AI for customer service might indicate the fruits of a safety-first approach
UAE retailers turn to AI agents to drive faster decisions and smarter automation

UiPath warns that governance, orchestration and security will determine whether agentic AI delivers value across retail and manufacturing

Why cloud sovereignty matters in today’s fragmented digital world- CW Developer Network

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Andre Reitenbach, CEO and co-founder of Gcore. Gcore accelerates AI training, provides comprehensive cloud services, ... Continue Reading
WisdomAI Embedded Agentic Analytics puts colour into white-labelled AI- CW Developer Network

WisdomAI has announced its new Embedded Agentic Analytics service, an embeddable analytics platform that ships conversational BI, AI-powered dashboards and Analytics agents as a single ... Continue Reading
Percona partnerships pro puts product power & preference prerogative in pole position- CW Developer Network

Percona used its Percona Live 2026 Americas conference this week to detail its developer-centric approach for go-to-market contacts and connections. While individual software application developers ... Continue Reading
Boost CEO: AppSec needs to get back in the room- CW Developer Network

There’s a huge focus right now on application portability and the need to enable multi-cloud interoperability (to chase specific cost advantages, to maintain data sovereignty, to grasp ... Continue Reading

Why Inclusivity is the Key to Britain’s Deeptech Future

The UK is pushing to become a deeptech leader, but inclusion and diversity are the key to ensuring it is successful
Global conflicts accelerate cyber threats against CNI

Geopolitical tensions are stoking cyber threats to UK critical infrastructure. State actors and ransomware groups are targeting industrial systems. Operators must improve visibility
The AI knowledge gap and how to close it

Equinix found big gaps in people’s knowledge about AI and how it is used in everyday life. MD James Tyler says we need to close that gap to nurture AI skills and to support AI projects