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Amazon Bedrock in London needs more than a regional setting
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Amazon Bedrock in London needs more than a regional setting

Amazon Bedrock in London is a credible candidate for tighter regional control, but the endpoint alone proves little. The buying decision depends on the exact model, processing route, supporting services and operational ownership.

Daniel Thomas 1 Oct 2026
When British businesses should run gpt-oss locally
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When British businesses should run gpt-oss locally

Local AI needs a business case beyond keeping data nearby. Compare the Cloud argues for a bounded workload, tested output quality and a funded operational owner before British businesses commit to gpt-oss.

Andrew McLean 1 Oct 2026
Copilot Chat is enough until the work proves otherwise
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Copilot Chat is enough until the work proves otherwise

Copilot Chat can be a sensible starting point for UK businesses. Paid licences should follow evidence that broader work context or specific app capabilities improve completed work enough to justify the cost.

Daniel Thomas 30 Sept 2026
When UK businesses should pay for AI beyond Google Workspace
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When UK businesses should pay for AI beyond Google Workspace

A separate AI assistant needs a specific job and measurable value. UK businesses should test their existing Gemini entitlement, then fund additional seats where better results or required controls justify the cost.

Andrew McLean 30 Sept 2026
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business is worth a selective rollout
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Business is worth a selective rollout

Microsoft 365 Copilot Business deserves a selective rollout, not an automatic licence for everyone. Assess recurring tasks, checked outputs and the full annual cost before expanding.

Daniel Thomas 29 Sept 2026
The March 2027 deadline looms for Britain’s Financial Services firms
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The March 2027 deadline looms for Britain’s Financial Services firms

All organisations are at risk of falling victim to a cyber attack; it’s not if, it’s when.

Ben Gibbins Preferred 25 Sept 2026
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