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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AI: The New Frontline of Cyber Defence and Why Staying Informed Has Never Mattered More
Cybersecurity has entered a new era. Threats are advancing faster than most organisations can adapt, and attackers are now leveraging artificial intelligence to automate, scale and disguise their methods. In response, cybersecurity teams are turning to AI to strengthen their defences, reduce manual workloads and identify threats that would previously have gone unnoticed. AI-based tools […]
Research highlights potential AI data compliance gaps
Over half (51%) of the UK’s IT decision makers are either ‘not very’ or only ‘somewhat’ certain that the data generated by their AI tools is compliant with regulations such as GDPR. That’s according to a survey by Cisco-owned Splunk, which says despite the fact that 88% of UK IT decision makers (ITDMs) are currently running or […]
EMPLOYEE AWARENESS MONTH: Businesses should be paying attention to AI-powered social engineering
Over the past months, a series of high-profile cyberattacks have highlighted how widespread the risk has become. Marks & Spencer, Jaguar Land Rover and even nursery schools have found themselves targeted by bad actors – the latter causing sensitive details of children and families being exposed. While these instances of cybersecurity breaches employ ransomware tactics, they’re not […]
Aston University partners Capgemini to open enterprise AI centre of excellence
Aston University and Capgemini have launched a Centre of Excellence for Enterprise AI to help businesses harness the now seemingly ubiquitous technology to their advantage. The collaboration will build on the University’s strengths in innovation, and the business and technology consultancy’s experience in transforming organisations. Launched through a collaboration between Aston University and Capgemini, the Centre of […]
How CSIOs can bridge the skills gap: Balancing rapid AI innovation with robust cybersecurity
Studies show that UK businesses faced approximately 7.78 million cybercrimes in the past 12 months alone. While 75% of the respondents surveyed for the 2024 SoPR have integrated AI tools into their penetration testing processes, a critical skills gap persists. Most organisations struggle to match the pace of AI adoption with the necessary expertise to […]