All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Over 78% of financial institutions rely on single-cloud providers, study finds
The findings are based on a survey of 872 IT and security professionals, commissioned by DTCC and conducted by the Cloud Security Alliance.
Over 600 vulnerabilities found in average software container, study reveals
The research by NetRise revealed that 7.9% of vulnerabilities were over five years old, with 4.2% of Critical and High vulnerabilities classified as ‘weaponised’ and actively exploited in real-world attacks.
85% of customer service leaders to try conversational AI in 2025, survey reveals
The poll by Gartner revealed that 85% of customer service leaders plan to explore or pilot conversational GenAI solutions in 2025.
Trust-building actions improve generative AI outcomes and mitigate risks, study finds
Deloitte’s findings, drawn from nearly 2,000 business and technology leaders, highlight the importance of trust in addressing the challenges of implementing generative AI.
IBM and NASA introduce Prithvi-EO-2.0 to advance geospatial AI research
The second-generation Prithvi-EO-2.0 enhances its predecessor with advanced architecture and training methods to improve satellite data analysis and environmental monitoring.
UK’s AI system for welfare fraud detection faces criticism over bias and transparency
Public authorities in the UK use at least 55 automated tools impacting millions, yet only nine are listed on the government’s official register.
AI adoption in controllership projected to double in five years, survey reveals
A global survey of over 900 finance professionals reveals accelerating AI adoption in finance, transforming processes, efficiency, and strategy.
UK, Qatar unveil AI research alliance focused on ecosystem and policy development
The initiative seeks to develop a strategic roadmap for collaboration, emphasising ecosystem growth, policy frameworks, security measures, and global engagement.
Three in four investors urge businesses to scale AI solutions, survey finds
The findings are from a PwC survey that gathered insights from 345 investors and analysts across 24 countries.
CMA delays provisional findings in cloud computing investigation
Originally set for December 2024, the provisional findings have been delayed, but the final report remains on track for July 2025.