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Business leaders raise concerns over public cloud data sovereignty

Kyndryl’s second annual Readiness report has found that geopolitical pressures have become more important in IT decision-making compared with 12 months ago. According to the poll of 3,700 senior leaders across 21 countries, including the UK, 83% of the people surveyed agree that emerging data sovereignty and repatriation regulations are influencing IT decision-making, while 82%…

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Ministry of Justice’s OpenAI deal paves way to sovereign AI

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OpenAI to provide civil servants with access to ChatGPT Enterprise. The MoU includes the option of UK data residency for customers using the OpenAI API Platform, ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Edu.  OpenAI technology is being used across the UK government to provide…

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Interview: Inside Abu Dhabi’s fast-track formula for deep-tech startups

Abu Dhabi is accelerating its aim to become a global hub for deep technology, and at the centre of this effort is VentureOne, a government-backed venture builder turning cutting-edge research into market-ready startups. In just 18 months, it has launched four deep-tech companies, a pace that underscores how the UAE’s coordinated approach to innovation is…

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Microsoft and the UAE: Driving AI from strategy to real impact

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) was one of the most discussed points at the Gitex 2025 conference in Dubai. Across government agencies and enterprise boardrooms, AI is now a key part of strategy, operations, and public services. Microsoft says it is playing a central role…

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Interview: Shaping the future of AI in the UAE

Chiara Marcati’s move from consulting to AI71 was motivated by a desire to see technology create tangible, human-centred impact. “After years in consulting, I realised I wanted to combine my technical skills with the ability to make a direct difference for people and organisations,” she says. “AI71 offered the perfect balance between innovation, business transformation…

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Vox pop: Digital transformation across the Arab world

The Middle East region is massively varied when it comes to readiness for digital transformation. Many states – notably those of the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula – are awash with government funds, investment programmes and incentives for digital businesses. Meanwhile, current and recent conflict zones, such as Palestine and Syria, severely lack some of the…

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US government shutdown stalls cyber intel sharing

The US Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 has expired with no replacement or extension in place amid a chaotic shutdown of the federal government, leaving cyber pros in legal limbo and putting global collaboration on threat intelligence at risk of stalling. The shutdown took effect at the stroke of midnight on 1…

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Software engineering limited by lack of full automation

A survey by Coleman Parkes for Harness has found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in software development is on the rise, but there are gaps, which implies that more AI and automation could be deployed. The survey results, published in Harness’s State of AI in software engineering 2025 report, show that the majority…

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Gartner: IT leaders need to prepare for GenAI legal issues

IT leaders are being advised to prepare for the rise in legal disputes and regulatory compliance mishaps arising from the use of generative AI (GenAI) in their organisations. A Gartner survey of 360 IT leaders involved in the roll-out of GenAI tools found that over 70% indicated that regulatory compliance is in their top three…

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Zoom includes AI at no extra cost to crack enterprise adoption puzzle

Zoom has thrown down the gauntlet in the enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) race, with the announcement that AI Companion 3.0 will be available at no additional cost to all paid users.   The strategy involves agentic AI capabilities designed to transform workplace collaboration – yet fundamental questions remain about whether Zoom is betting on the right…

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