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Six Weeks In, the EU AI Act Tests Banks Beyond the Chatbot

The 2 August milestone has passed. TTEC Digital's Amanda Panks on what has actually changed for banks, where the gaps are, and why the next test is the AI customers never

On 2 August 2026 most of the EU AI Act's obligations took effect, including its transparency  requirements, with some rules for high-risk systems following on later dates.

Six Weeks In, the EU AI Act Tests Banks Beyond the Chatbot  · 
Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise Software
AI & ML

NetApp and Oracle to bring ONTAP storage natively to OCI

NetApp and Oracle have announced a fully managed, OCI-native storage service based on ONTAP, targeting AI and regulated enterprise workloads, due within 12 months.
NetApp and Oracle have announced a fully managed, OCI-native storage service based on ONTAP, targeting AI and regulated enterprise workloads, due within 12 months.
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Enterprise Software

intelliflo acquires Mabel Insights to embed research in advice platform

intelliflo has bought Mabel Insights, folding its whole-of-market portfolio research tools into intelliflo office while keeping them free for advisers.
intelliflo has bought Mabel Insights, folding its whole-of-market portfolio research tools into intelliflo office while keeping them free for advisers.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Semiconductors

Nokia launches multi-generation PON line card for AI-era fibre

Nokia's new 16-port line card supports GPON, 10G, 25G and 50G PON on every port, targeting general availability in 2027.
Nokia's new 16-port line card supports GPON, 10G, 25G and 50G PON on every port, targeting general availability in 2027.
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Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise Software

Nokia sells Enterprise Campus Edge unit to AURELIUS

Nokia has signed a definitive agreement to sell its private-wireless and industrial-edge division to European buyout firm AURELIUS, with closing expected in H1
Nokia has signed a definitive agreement to sell its private-wireless and industrial-edge division to European buyout firm AURELIUS, with closing expected in H1
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Data Centres

Interact's Rich Kenny on simulating servers before you buy them

Interact's Rich Kenny on simulating servers before you buy them

Interact, the IT performance and simulation consultancy, has launched Interact Verify, a tool that simulates the cost, performance, carbon and water impact of server hardware before an organisation commits to it.

Rowen Brooks  · 
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Lettie adds Loop CRM to its property maintenance integrations

The AI maintenance platform now connects with five property CRMs, letting agents sync tenant repair data without leaving their core system.
The AI maintenance platform now connects with five property CRMs, letting agents sync tenant repair data without leaving their core system.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Hexaware joins Anthropic Claude Partner Network in multi-year deal

Hexaware will embed Claude across its Zerovity and AgentVerse platforms, backed by more than 1,100 Claude-certified staff.
Hexaware will embed Claude across its Zerovity and AgentVerse platforms, backed by more than 1,100 Claude-certified staff.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

TRIGO cuts supplier assessment times by 50% with AI quality tools

The French quality management group says AI-assisted assessments now achieve up to 95% accuracy while halving evaluation time across global supply chains.
The French quality management group says AI-assisted assessments now achieve up to 95% accuracy while halving evaluation time across global supply chains.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Hexaware joins Anthropic's Claude Partner Network in multi-year deal

Hexaware will embed Claude across its Zerovity and AgentVerse platforms, backed by more than 1,100 Claude-certified staff.
Hexaware will embed Claude across its Zerovity and AgentVerse platforms, backed by more than 1,100 Claude-certified staff.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML

Infosys's Anant Adya on why enterprise AI pilots fail to scale

Most large firms still cannot show a return on AI. Infosys's Anant Adya says the gap comes down to execution discipline, measurement and workforce readiness.

Enterprise spending on artificial intelligence shows no sign of easing, but new research from Infosys suggests most large companies still cannot show what it is returning.

Rowen Brooks  · 
Cloud Infrastructure
Data Centres

Calnex and VIAVI expand partnership for next-gen network validation

Calnex and VIAVI are combining emulation and traffic-generation portfolios to offer end-to-end pre-deployment validation across AI, data centre and defence markets.
Calnex and VIAVI are combining emulation and traffic-generation portfolios to offer end-to-end pre-deployment validation across AI, data centre and defence markets.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Enterprise Software

Konica Minolta launches SpectraMagic CMS colour formulation software

Konica Minolta's new colour matching software targets plastics, paints and coatings manufacturers seeking faster, more accurate formulation workflows.
Konica Minolta's new colour matching software targets plastics, paints and coatings manufacturers seeking faster, more accurate formulation workflows.
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Enterprise Software
AI & ML
Cybersecurity

Thirdfort hits 117 releases after AI-assisted platform rebuild

The client due diligence platform says AI-assisted engineering has driven a six-fold rise in its annual release count, targeting 150 by year-end.
The client due diligence platform says AI-assisted engineering has driven a six-fold rise in its annual release count, targeting 150 by year-end.
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Enterprise Software
AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure

WSO2 named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management

WSO2 secured a Leader position in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management, citing its open, modular platform handling over 63 trillion transactions annually.
WSO2 secured a Leader position in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management, citing its open, modular platform handling over 63 trillion transactions annually.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML

Experian's CPO on taking agentic AI from ambition to reality

Experian's David Gallihawk argues that agentic AI pays off only when firms start with the business case, test in sandboxes and fix their data foundations.

Financial services firms are still raising their AI budgets, yet far fewer say they are ready to run agentic systems at scale.

Rowen Brooks  · 
Blockchain
Enterprise Software

UN:BLOCK Fintech conference to gather 600+ in Riga on 15 October

A one-day Riga conference will bring together fintech founders, regulators and investors to debate MiCA licensing, cross-border payments and Baltic capital mobilisation.
A one-day Riga conference will bring together fintech founders, regulators and investors to debate MiCA licensing, cross-border payments and Baltic capital mobilisation.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Blockchain
Enterprise Software

UN:BLOCK Fintech conference to draw 600 professionals to Riga

The one-day Riga event on 15 October will cover MiCA licensing, cross-border payments and Latvia's €9 billion dormant capital pool.
The one-day Riga event on 15 October will cover MiCA licensing, cross-border payments and Latvia's €9 billion dormant capital pool.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Data Centres
Cloud Infrastructure

atNorth plans €2bn data centre in Salo, Finland

Nordic colocation provider atNorth will develop a 230 MW campus in Salo, Finland, with a €2 billion capital commitment and heat reuse partnerships planned.
Nordic colocation provider atNorth will develop a 230 MW campus in Salo, Finland, with a €2 billion capital commitment and heat reuse partnerships planned.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Cloud Infrastructure

Atos wins £350m Metropolitan Police application management deal

Atos has secured a six-year contract worth up to £350m to manage applications and security services for the Metropolitan Police Service.
Atos has secured a six-year contract worth up to £350m to manage applications and security services for the Metropolitan Police Service.
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