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🚀 NEW RESEARCH: UK Financial Markets SITS Trends and Forecasts 2024 Our latest report reveals how the Financial Markets sector is balancing technology transformation with economic pressures. Key highlights: - Major tech refresh underway with focus shifting from "running" to "changing" the business - AI, ML, algorithms and automation driving capital markets decisions - SITS spend growth slowed in 2023 with real-terms decline of 3.3% - Sector remains cautious in 2024, but growth expected to strengthen from 2025 - Modernisation remains a key priority despite economic headwinds Discover how the sector is navigating economic uncertainty while maintaining its technology transformation agenda. Available now for FinancialServicesViews subscribers. Not a subscriber? Email sales@techmarketview.com to access this report. #FinancialMarkets #SITS #FinTech #MarketAnalysis

🚀 NEW RESEARCH: More than a Feeling - GenAI and Sentiment Analytics in CX Our latest report examines how GenAI is revolutionising Sentiment Analytics in Customer Experience, going beyond the hype to explore real-world applications. Key highlights: - Impact of GenAI on hyper-personalisation in CX - How Sentiment Analytics tracks and responds to customer emotions - Analysis of "in the moment" response capabilities - Real-world use cases of GenAI-driven Sentiment Analytics - Spotlight on disruptive tech companies leading innovation Discover whether this surge in Sentiment Analytics investment represents genuine transformation or GenAI-inspired over-enthusiasm. Available now for TechSectorViews subscribers. Not a subscriber? Email sales@techmarketview.com to access this crucial market intelligence. #CustomerExperience #GenAI #SentimentAnalytics #CX

🚀 NEW RESEARCH: Google Cloud - Products and progress at the new frontier for AI Go behind the scenes of Google Cloud's recent London Summit in our latest report, where we explore the tech giant's evolving enterprise strategy and AI innovations. Key highlights: - Deep dive into Google's shift from task-based chatbots to orchestrated virtual agent platforms - Analysis of real-world AI deployments with Kingfisher and WPP - Insight into Google's consulting-led approach to AI services - Examination of how Google's tech heritage shapes its AI product strategy Discover how Google Cloud is positioning itself at the intersection of enterprise cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge AI innovation. Available now for TechSectorViews subscribers. Not a subscriber? Email sales@techmarketview.com to access this crucial market intelligence. #GoogleCloud #AI #CloudComputing #TechAnalysis

📣 Cloud adoption and new regulations made headlines in financial services last week. Here's a snapshot of what TechMarketView analysts covered: 🔹 Capgemini's World Cloud Report revealed only 12% of financial firms are considered 'cloud innovators', with most institutions struggling to capitalize on their cloud investments. 🔹 UK regulators announced new rules for tech providers working in financial services, with Critical Third Party providers to be overseen by the FCA and Bank of England from January 2025. 🔹 Aquis Exchange recommended a £200m takeover by Swiss exchange group SIX, representing a 120% premium on its share price. 🔹 Temenos launched a new strategic growth plan targeting $1.3bn in ARR by FY28, with focus on cloud and SaaS growth. 🔹 UK-based Vega secured $20m for its "Alternatives-as-a-Service" proposition to help asset managers efficiently scale their client base. In other news: 🔹 ArvatoConnect extended its automation contract with Dudley Council for three years. 🔹 AI-powered software development startup Cogna raised $15m in Series A funding. 🔹 Kainos reported 5% revenue decrease to £183.1m but remained confident about future growth. 🔹 New TechMarketView research: - Google Cloud: Products and progress at the new frontier for AI - More than a Feeling: GenAI and Sentiment Analytics in CX Don't miss out on the latest tech news and insights from the TechMarketView analysts. Sign up for our FREE UKHotViews newsletter 📩 👇 at: https://lnkd.in/eiqfN8QV

🔍 Latest it UKHotViewsExtra The past few weeks have seen a flurry of significant developments in the UK tech sector, from strategic company pivots to market-shaping government announcements. Our analyst team has been busy delivering comprehensive coverage through our UKHotViewsExtra articles. Here is a taster of what we covered recently: - FD Technologies' strategic pivot to pure-play advanced analytics and AI following major divestments - Atos' innovative Intelligent FlexiPayments solution reshaping recurring payments with UK fintech Ordo - Ignitho Inc.'s ambitious UK expansion plans with Agentic AI solutions - Comprehensive analysis of the Autumn Budget's tech implications for both SITS market and sustainability - Microsoft's AI business set to hit $10bn milestone as cloud revenues surge - Latest UK AI sector study reveals 3,000+ companies generating £10bn+ in revenues Dive deeper into these stories and discover our in-depth analysis of market trends, strategic moves, and emerging technologies. Available now for TechMarketView clients, including subscribers to HotViews Premium. Not a subscriber? Email sales@techmarketview.com to discuss how to access our exclusive research. #TechMarketView #MarketAnalysis #AI #TechTrends

Last week, it was brilliant to sit alongside such an esteemed panel, with vast experience, as we discussed bringing the best-in-class innovation to the UK public sector. It was an excellent event hosted by Form1 Partners (John Downes, Matt Bunn, Ellie Drury) … . Thank you to my fellow panellists for making the panel fun and the discussion flow smoothly – Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE, Sally W., Pamela Cook, Nick Barras, and Sean Williams. And to James Kidner for expertly chairing. One of the topics was how successful UK Government has been in working with SMEs; its determination to make it easier for SMEs to win Government business harks back to 2010. But it was in 2017 that we really started to see things change in tech. That was when Whitehall departments and agencies started to disaggregate their large end-to-end outsourcing contracts (starting with the use of the so-called Tower Model). In the run up to the debate, I analysed TechMarketView's proprietary dataset to understand the impact of disaggregation. Our UK Central Government market numbers reveal that, in 2018, revenues from the Top 20 software and IT services (SITS) suppliers to Central Government represented 76% of the total market. Just a year later, in 2019, that figure had decreased to 71%, suggesting an almost immediate impact – smaller suppliers were starting to take more market share. However, that trend was short-lived. When COVID-19 hit in early 2020, its impact pushed the pendulum back towards larger suppliers. By 2021, revenues from the Top 20 made up 79% of the market total. Last year, that figure still stood at 76%. Crown Commercial Service framework data tells a similar story. The % of Central Government spend with SMEs through the CCS frameworks of G-Cloud, Tech Services, and those related to Digital Capability and Delivery has reduced significantly – from 35% in 2020 to 25% in 2023. That's partly due to suppliers starting to reaggregate contracts and let larger, more complex deals through Tech Services. We can speculate about why we're seeing this trend. The fact that it started during the Pandemic suggests that caution – and an unsettled macroeconomic environment – comes into it. But I'd suggest two other factors. One is related to the capability and capacity within central government to manage complex commercial relationships. Many have struggled, leading to reaggregation of IT contracts. The other is the complexity of the IT landscape, particularly since newer iterations of AI. The possibilities presented by tech have expanded greatly. But with that has come confusion about where to invest. That's arguably leading to a return to "no-one ever got fired for using IBM" thinking. That might have changed to Accenture or Capgemini - but the basic premise remains. We've seen many Government organisations turning to larger SIs as Strategic Delivery Partners to help shape their future tech roadmap.

🚀 NEW RESEARCH: Managing the Sustainable AI Paradox Our latest report tackles a critical challenge facing the tech industry: How do we harness AI's power for sustainability while managing its own environmental impact? Key highlights: - Understanding the "sustainable AI paradox" - Balancing AI efficiency vs effectiveness - Beyond carbon emissions: the nuanced assessment of AI sustainability - Strategies for environmental lifecycle assessments - Identifying and mitigating unintended consequences Discover how organisations can navigate this complex landscape where AI is both a solution to, and a contributor to, sustainability challenges. Available now for TechMarketView SustainabilityViews subscribers. Not a subscriber? Email sales@techmarketview.com to access this crucial market intelligence. #SustainableAI #TechSustainability #AI #GreenTech

📣 Public sector initiatives and strategic developments shaped the tech landscape last week. Here's a snapshot of what TechMarketView analysts covered: 🔹 The UK government launched a new AI assurance platform to help businesses identify and mitigate AI risks. 🔹 CGI secured another win at the Crown Prosecution Service as their ADIMS partner. 🔹 Infosys partnered with Southwark Council to deploy its Springboard digital learning platform. 🔹 The Royal Navy trialed 'cold atom' Quantum tech developed by Southampton startup Aquark Technologies. 🔹 UK councils including Portsmouth and several in Greater Manchester were hit by DDoS attacks. In other news: 🔹 BT Group reported a 3% fall in revenue to £10.1bn and cut its outlook as transformation continues. 🔹 TPXimpact | B Corp™ announced Noel Douglas as new CFO, joining from AND Digital in April 2025. 🔹 London-based fintech VibePay secured £5m for its real-time payments and data proposition. 🔹 Latest TechMarketView Research: - Podcast: Totally Sust #5: Sustainability intelligence & product impact scoring - featuring Dayrize and Products of Change - Report: Managing the AI paradox: Harnessing AI while hitting sustainability goals - UKHotViewsExtra: FD Technologies Looks to the Future Don't miss out on the latest tech news and insights from the TechMarketView analysts. Sign up for our FREE UKHotViews newsletter 📩 👇 at: https://lnkd.in/eiqfN8QV

I recently took a trip up to University Academy 92 (UA92) in Manchester to join the 50th anniversary celebrations of Fujitsu’s VME (Virtual Machine Environment) mainframe operating system.   The original vision for VME was the result of a collaboration between ICL and the University of Manchester. It was originally developed to run the 2900 Series mainframes. Throughout the 1980s, ICL continued to develop and improve VME by focusing on “performance and reliability”, keeping it at the heart of its mainframe offerings. Fujitsu become a major shareholder in ICL in 1998 and the ICL branding eventually disappeared in 2002.   It was great to see some of the original VME development team at the event, including Brian Warboys, the Chief Designer of VME and Emeritus Professor of Software Engineering at Manchester University.   UA92 was co-founded by Lancaster University and “The Class of ‘92” (Manchester United footballers including Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and Phil Neville). Its purpose is to enlist students who would not typically go to university, and it attracts students by targeting places such as boxing clubs and community centres. It’s important work and critical we cast the net as wide as possible as we search for the next “Brian Warboys”.

🎙️ NEW PODCAST: Totally Sust #5 - Sustainability Intelligence & Product Impact Scoring Dive into our latest Totally Sust podcast episode to discover how technology is revolutionising the way brands track and reduce their environmental impact. SustainabilityViews' lead analyst Craig Wentworth speaks with Bart Nollen, Co-Founder of Dayrize | Certified B Corp, and Helena Mansell-Stopher 🏡, Founder & CEO of Products of Change, about sustainability intelligence, product impact scoring, and managing Scope 3 emissions. Find out more and listen to the highlight reel here: https://lnkd.in/eiK4xREZ #TotallySust #Sustainability #ProductImpact #Scope3