All articles by Lara Williams
Lara Williams
Lara Williams is managing editor of Verdict technology. An experienced writer, Lara previously worked as deputy editor of the Financial Times’s fDi Magazine. Lara has a background in technology journalism writing for the UK’s Computing magazine and has spent almost a decade living in Silicon Valley.
UK Spring Statement 2025: Can AI fix state inefficiency?
The UK’s Labour government’s growth agenda relies heavily on the rhetoric of digital transformation. But can AI really fix state apparatus inefficiency?
Will AI kill the publishing industry?
AI is impacting all industries but none more than publishing which lives or dies based on the content it creates. The tech industry promises AI efficiency gains and turbocharged creativity. But is AI the publishing industry’s friend or foe?
Interview: BPO giant Teleperformance’s CEO-designate on AI transformation
Thomas Mackenbrock, CEO-designate of BPO giant Teleperformance, tells Verdict how AI is creating new CX roles, from data-driven content moderation to more personalised customer engagement.
What is Standalone 5G and why does it matter for businesses?
Companies including Ericsson, Vodafone and the BT Group’s EE are all offering new services through the rollout of 5G Standalone.
UK tech leaders respond to Prime Minister’s promise for an AI-enabled British state
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlined his ambition for an AI-enabled British state, building on his election promise of growth through innovation. UK tech leaders respond.
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Will AI build the construction industry 2.0?
Construction remains a highly under digitised industry, yet it faces specialist skills shortages all while massive demand for new infrastructure continues. Will AI address these challenges?
Interview: SoftBank director of AI-RAN America on telcos harnessing AI
Mauro Filho, director of AI-RAN America at SoftBank, talks to Verdict from Mobile World Congress about AI-RAN opportunities for mobile operators.
MWC 2025: Will GenAI and API trends steal the show (again)?
A focus on telco APIs at a time when the industry’s GenAI development accelerates is ushering in a new era for mobile products and services.
Does the UK’s AI copyright proposal bridge the EU US AI regulatory chasm?
Does the UK’s new AI copyright proposal bridge the widening US and EU regulatory positions or will it simply harm its creative industries for the benefit of the tech industry?
Quantum-as-a-service: Is your business ready?
Quantum-as-a-service has emerged as the business model and first point of engagement for many businesses exploring quantum computing. But when is the right time to start?