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US audit firms move from AI roll-outs to tighter oversight as Caseware-backed research shows stronger calls for validation and controls.

eCommerce firms boost AI budgets as 73% of leaders say they are not ready, with UK and US groups citing culture, rules and old systems.

AMD-backed IDC survey finds 61% of organisations have already deployed AI PCs, as firms move from pilots to wider workplace rollout.

TeamViewer rolls out AI scripting for Tia support agent, turning resolved IT tickets into reviewable automations for managed devices.

Tonies adds Ms Moni, Postman Pat and Disney-themed games as it widens its screen-free audio range with new bundles and personalised figures.

Teads and LG Ad Solutions widen connected TV partnership across APAC and Europe, adding markets and a single buying route for LG Smart TV inventory.

TCS signs two Siemens Energy deals to expand AI, industrial digital systems and HyperVault support as India data centre demand grows.

Vodafone and Google Cloud widen their SMB push with new Gemini-based concierge and managed cyber defences, starting in Germany and Greece.

Adyen moves beyond payments with EUR €750 million Talon.One deal to fuse loyalty software, customer data and promotions across channels.

Sonata Software secures AWS Migration and Modernization Competency as enterprise demand for cloud overhaul, data transformation and AI delivery grows.

Parloa study finds many global firms bury support details, while most chatbots fail to solve issues and phone menus remain frustrating.

Google ties its AI tools more closely to Chat, Gmail and Drive as it rolls out Workspace Intelligence to unify work across apps.

Oracle and Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise access to governed database data, letting users query enterprise records in natural language without SQL.

Hetzner rolls out EX131 dedicated server line with Intel Xeon Gold 6731P, Gen5 NVMe drives and pricing from EUR €560.70 a month.

The Gentlemen ransomware group has surged to second place in 2026 by victim count, with Check Point saying it may be far larger than its public tally.

ShareGate survey finds AI tools have surfaced sensitive data at 29% of firms, exposing a widening gap between confidence in governance and reality.

UK firms race ahead with Microsoft Copilot, but ShareGate survey finds AI tools are exposing sensitive data and exposing governance gaps.

SAP rolls out agentic AI for factories, linking planning, production and logistics as it showcases live demonstrations at Hannover Messe 2026.

UK ranks 70th in Broadband Genie's global survey, as Eastern Europe tops the cheapest fixed-line internet markets and North America stays costly.

Moloco has extended its adtech push into television with a new performance product for app marketers, promising real-time optimisation and attribution.