IT services stories
Rising identity-based attacks are pushing Australian and New Zealand businesses to seek faster recovery tools for Active Directory and hybrid systems.
A shortage of AI implementation talent is pushing mid-sized companies to seek help embedding Claude into operations, as Anthropic and backers launch a new venture.
AI-related contracts made up most of Mphasis's new business last year, helping lift annual deal wins 68% to USD $2.1 billion.
Acquisition costs and heavier investment pushed profit lower, even as Jade grew revenue and strengthened its cash position in 2025.
The enlarged group expects revenue to almost double to EUR €10 million by end-2026, after adding 1,750 SME customers and a Waterford base.
The deal should help Aston Martin turn race data into quicker decisions and better fan management as AI becomes central to its operations.
Most enterprises are still unable to link AI spending to business gains, with 87% investing faster than they can show results.
Businesses could cut back-office cycle times by up to 70% as Salesforce expands Agentforce into finance, supply chain and compliance.
The deal gives Tech Mahindra a stronger foothold in North American banking as institutions spend more on payments and wealth system upgrades.
The deal gives NTT DATA a way to offset hard-to-abate emissions as it presses ahead with net-zero targets for its data centres and offices.
The enlarged group will target AI contracts in regulated industries, as the deal lifts annual revenue above EUR €500 million and adds 550 staff.
Recognition comes as more buyers scrutinise IT spending and waste, with Sumillion saying sustainable procurement can cut both costs and emissions.
Predictable income is emerging as MSPs bundle hosting with support, backups and security to reduce churn and lift margins.
The tie-up will help Waracle lift data and AI revenue as regulated industries spend more on cloud modernisation and specialist consulting.
UK business leaders say tangled tech is raising costs and slowing growth, as O2 Business launches with a simpler offer for customers.
MSPs under margin pressure may gain more hands-on support as Climb shifts distribution away from self-service buying tools.
The hire underscores how support quality can sway renewals and growth as cyber buyers demand help with deployment and integration.
AI adoption is pushing firms to use external support to bridge skills gaps, modernise systems and reduce cyber risk as projects move into production.
Customers will now get independent assurance that Nebula Global Services has tested its defences against common cyber threats across its systems.
The deal puts a key European clearing house on a three-year path to cloud migration without disrupting trading operations.