AI & MACHINE LEARNING MONTH: Managing security, risk and compliance in public sector and critical infrastructure environments
Public sector organisations and critical infrastructure operators are facing a new challenge: how to adopt AI securely and responsibly in high-risk environments. From utilities and healthcare to transport and government services, AI is increasingly being used to support automation, analytics and decision-making. The focus for IT and CISO leaders attending the Elevate Tech Summit and Cyber […]
Are IT systems lagging behind the quantum threat?
Companies face a strategic dilemma: Quantum computers will soon be able to break today’s encryption – while many organizations will take years to upgrade to new security standards. A recent survey by MHP, among 1,060 IT experts in Germany and the US shows: the window of opportunity is closing – including for German companies. The […]
Agentic AI threatens research funding system, says UCL
The present system used to allocate billions in research funding was designed for a world without AI agents and may no longer be fit for purpose, two UCL researchers argue in a new analysis. Writing a Comment piece in Nature, UCL Professors Geraint Rees and James Wilsdon, highlight how this new breed of AI tools could fundamentally […]
AI adoption increases pressure on IT teams as oversight demands grow
IT leaders are facing rising workloads and complexity as AI adoption accelerates across organisations, with new research highlighting a growing ‘double-edged’ impact on teams. According to data from SolarWinds, while 67% of IT professionals say AI has reduced manual work, nearly three-quarters (71%) report that their roles have become more demanding. The findings point to […]
CLOUD STRATEGY MONTH: Cloud governance under pressure: managing cost, risk and compliance at scale
As cloud adoption accelerates across the UK’s public and private sectors, many organisations are discovering that scale brings complexity. What begins as a flexible, cost-effective model can quickly become difficult to control without the right governance in place. IT leaders attending the Elevate.Tech Summit are under increasing pressure to manage cloud cost, security risk and […]
Learn from the best at the Elevate.Tech Summit
The Elevate.Tech Summit is taking place in June, where top speakers such as Sarah Leteney, Group Chief Information Officer at Urenco, will be sharing her experience and knowledge! 17th June 2026 | Andaz London Liverpool Street, by Hyatt Free attendance – Book Now! (Places are limited) Seminar: “The New IT Leader Mandate – From Technologist to Strategic Leader” Do you ever look at […]
May 2026 is AI & Machine Learning Month on IT Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of it!
Each month on IT Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the IT and cyber security markets – and in May we’re focussing on AI & Machine Learning solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help IT and security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, […]
Agentic AI set to transform supply chain software as enterprise spend surges
Enterprise investment in AI-driven supply chain software is set to accelerate rapidly, with Gartner forecasting that spending on solutions featuring agentic AI will grow from under $2 billion in 2025 to $53 billion by 2030. For IT leaders, the projection signals a major shift in how supply chain platforms are designed, procured and deployed. What […]
CLOUD STRATEGY MONTH: Multi-cloud, hybrid or simplified for public sector IT estates?
For the public sector, cloud strategy is about executing an approach that balances flexibility, cost, security and compliance. With estates spanning legacy systems, critical services and sensitive data, choosing the right model is a complex, high-stakes decision. IT leaders attending Elevate.Tech are navigating three primary approaches: multi-cloud, hybrid and simplified (single-cloud) strategies, each with distinct […]
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MONTH: Building architectures that support real-time insight
For both the public and private sectors, digital transformation is increasingly being driven not by applications alone, but by how effectively data can be captured, connected and acted upon in real time. IT leaders are recognising that legacy data architectures (often fragmented, slow and siloed) are no longer fit for purpose. To support modern services, […]