NI tech leaders warn focus must shift to “practical AI” over hype

NI tech leaders warn focus must shift to “practical AI” over hype

Image credit: AwakenHub Northern Ireland’s tech leaders have sent a clear message to policymakers that the region’s biggest competitive advantage lies not in chasing ‘hype or AI unicorns’ but in embedding applied AI into the everyday operations of its SMEs. The message follows the first NI Tech Leaders Roundtable event hosted by AwakenHub and the…

10 Fintech Leaders Recognised as Switzerland’s Digital Shapers 2026 – Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News

10 Fintech Leaders Recognised as Switzerland’s Digital Shapers 2026 – Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox For the eighth time, BILANZ, Handelszeitung, PME, and digitalswitzerland have recognised one hundred individuals shaping digital Switzerland. Among them, the Fintechies category highlights ten leaders taking the financial industry to the next digital level. The selection of the “Digital Shapers 2026”…

Global Technology Leaders to Convene at ATxEnterprise 2026 to Address the Future of Digital Infrastructure, AI, and Cyber Trust

Global Technology Leaders to Convene at ATxEnterprise 2026 to Address the Future of Digital Infrastructure, AI, and Cyber Trust

SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ATxEnterprise — part of the wider Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) platform jointly organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Informa Festivals — will return from 20–22 May 2026, bringing together global technology leaders, policymakers and enterprise innovators to examine how artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity…

Titans Of Tech Awards 2026 Set To Spotlight Nigeria’s Digital Economy Leaders

Titans Of Tech Awards 2026 Set To Spotlight Nigeria’s Digital Economy Leaders

Nigeria’s technology ecosystem is once again preparing for one of its most anticipated industry gatherings as the Titans of Tech Awards 2026 takes centre stage, promising to celebrate the individuals and organisations shaping the country’s rapidly evolving digital economy. Scheduled for July 2026 in Lagos, the event continues a long-standing tradition of recognising innovation, leadership…

Former Nike Digital Transformation Leaders Launch International AI Orchestration Platform Designed for Business at Scale

Former Nike Digital Transformation Leaders Launch International AI Orchestration Platform Designed for Business at Scale

The platform unifies the top generative AI models into one plug-and-play solution for business. CAMAS, WA / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Swa, a cutting-edge platform specializing in multi-agent generative AI solutions that revolutionize the way businesses operate, today announced its commercial launch. By combining seamless integration with enterprise-grade security and scalability, Swa…

Protean Digital Disruptors 2026 recognizes leaders powering India’s next-gen financial ecosystem, ETBrandEquity

Protean Digital Disruptors 2026 recognizes leaders powering India’s next-gen financial ecosystem, ETBrandEquity

ETBrandEquity.com, in partnership with Protean eGov Technologies, successfully concluded the inaugural edition of Protean Digital Disruptors 2026, recognizing leaders driving large-scale transformation across India’s financial ecosystem. The awards spotlighted changemakers across banking, fintech, insurance and financial services who are building technology-led, scalable and resilient systems. As India’s financial sector advances on the pillars of digital…

Ansira Brings Marketing Leaders Together at “The Channel Effect” to Explore the Future of Brand-to-Local Marketing

Ansira Brings Marketing Leaders Together at “The Channel Effect” to Explore the Future of Brand-to-Local Marketing

Industry leaders shared insights on AI, partner ecosystems, and platform-driven marketing strategies ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ansira Partners, Inc. (“Ansira”), the platform of record for brand-to-local ecosystems, hosted The Channel Effect, its sixth annual client summit, from February 23-25, 2026. The event brought together senior marketing leaders from across Ansira’s diverse client community…

University of Phoenix webinar explores strategies for leaders

University of Phoenix webinar explores strategies for leaders

Bridging Perspectives virtual webinar examines when artificial intelligence reduces workload — and when it increases stress — offering practical guidance for organizations adopting AI tools PHOENIX, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday workflows, organizations are asking a critical question: Does AI reduce cognitive overload at work — or unintentionally…

Building a generation of digital leaders

Building a generation of digital leaders

Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program champions safer online spaces Ten years after its launch, Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) has officially reached a historic milestone, reaching more than two million students and educators nationwide. What began in 2016 as a corporate initiative to teach online safety and responsibility has grown into a nationwide movement against fast-evolving…

ODU leaders push digital transformation despite faculty no-confidence vote

ODU leaders push digital transformation despite faculty no-confidence vote

NORFOLK, Va. — A major shift in how some classes are taught at Old Dominion University is sparking pushback from faculty and raising questions from students, after the university’s Faculty Senate voted no confidence in President Dr. Brian Hemphill on Tuesday. The vote comes as ODU plans to move all online courses into eight-week formats…