How AI will ‘reshape the UK business landscape’ in 2025, according to Dell boss Tech How artificial intelligence (AI) will “reshape the UK business landscape” in 2025 has been outlined by Dell Technologies’ top boss in the country. Steve Young, who is the US giant’s UK senior vice president and managing director, has said new approaches to data centre infrastructure will be crucial to delivering the predicted return on investment [...]
The top five trends emerging in sports marketing in 2025 Sport Business Sports marketing continues to play a diverse and increasingly important role in the marketing mix for brands. And for many reasons. It serves as a launchpad for brands seeking to enter new markets by capitalising on major events across the globe that command mass audiences. It’s a signal of a brand’s stature and prominence re-enforcing [...]
2025: The year ahead in tech Opinion 2025 will be a defining year for businesses, marked by rapid technological shifts, political uncertainty, increased M&A, and intensifying competition. What else would a look ahead start with other than the much maligned AI? I have said on stage a lot this year I think AI is underhyped despite many saying the opposite. You have [...]
Sage: Profit booms sends FTSE 100 tech shares flying November 20, 2024 Enterprise technology firm Sage has reported a boom in revenue and profit as the UK tech champion has capitalised on artificial intelligence. Underlying operating profit at the Newcastle-based firm rose 21 per cent over the last year to £529m. Its operating profit margin grew 220 basis points to 22.7 per cent. Meanwhile, Sage’s annualised recurring [...]
Will an algorithm generate the next big Christmas ad? November 18, 2024 Christmas is coming and algorithms are at work, pushing the boundaries of creativity to ensure the tills keep ringing. But can AI tools ever really craft an ad that resonates on a deep, human level? Asks Paul Armstrong The Christmas ads have arrived, including a fake – and viral – John Lewis one, flooding our [...]
Nvidia earnings set to guide US stock market as Trump boost fades November 17, 2024 Nvidia’s earnings will take centre stage for the US stock market this week, while FTSE 100 firms Imperial Brands, Severn Trent and Halma report across the pond. The chipmaking behemoth has seen its share price gain nearly 800 per cent over the last two years as booming demand for AI has driven it to become [...]
British AI start-up lands $750m valuation nine months after creation November 14, 2024 British AI start-up Tessl has landed a $750m valuation just nine months after being created, it is understood, as it looks to revamp how computer programmers create software.
Entrepreneurs are the ‘real heroes’ and AI is already here, says Xero’s UK managing director November 12, 2024 Alexander Von Schirmeister is not just the UK managing director of Xero, a New Zealand-based online accounting software for small businesses, he is also one of the most well-travelled people one could meet. Alex – he said he prefers to be called – grew up culturally rich. The managing director was raised in Mexico by [...]
What business can learn from military drone tactics — and what to avoid November 11, 2024 Drone technology could transform how we do business, but brings practical and ethical difficulties with it, says Paul Armstrong For businesses, the military’s use of AI-enabled drones offers a potent model of efficiency: remote inspection, logistics, and hazard mitigation. Imagine swarming AI drones optimising supply chains or inspecting dangerous infrastructure. The capabilities honed in combat [...]
Arm the unemployed with digital skills to get Britain back to work October 28, 2024 Any plan to boost growth and prosperity has to start with turning round sick-note Britain and getting people back to work, says Matt Ashley On the 13 June, three weeks after Rishi Sunak made his surprise call for a July General Election, Labour unveiled a manifesto for wealth creation and economic growth. Sir Keir promised [...]