AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCTO Shuffle at Iress: Iress has elevated Darryl Campbell-Blackwell to Group Chief Technology Officer as it pushes platform modernisation and rolls AI into its Xplan wealth offering, with a Thoughtworks partnership backing the change. Critical Minerals Crunch: Euro Manganese says its Czech Chvaletice project could deliver a 48% operating margin in a new PEA, as Europe tries to close a high-purity manganese supply gap dominated by China. Utilities Tech Push: Getac launched CommandCore, a rugged drone control system for utilities, and will demo AI-ready rugged devices at Utility Week Live. Roadside Drug Testing: Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thames Valley Police are trialling the world’s first roadside nitrous oxide breathalyser to tackle “hippy crack” driving. AI Licensing Pressure: A BPI report warns the UK is on the cusp of an AI music licensing boom, but says policy must protect IP and demand transparency from AI developers. Ofcom Moves Streaming Under New Rules: Ofcom’s draft code would extend protections like harm/offence and privacy to major video streaming services. Heat Alert: The UK faces a possible 40C heatwave again, with “super El Niño” looming.
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