All articles by Lara Williams

Lara Williams

Lara Williams is 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.

Boomi CEO asks whether your business is ready for the rise of AI agents?

CEO of cloud software integration platform Boomi, Steve Lucas, shares his advice on how to prepare for widespread adoption of AI agents.

Explainer: Can Apple AI iPhone success mitigate the cost of mounting regulatory roadblocks?

Regulatory pain can lead directly to loss of profits and market share. How serious is mounting regulatory pressure for Apple’s revenue and smartphone dominance?

Explainer: Nvidia, Broadcom stock slump – what does the end of AI euphoria mean for the enterprise?

What does an AI industry bubble bursting mean for enterprise technology buyers looking for a return on their AI investment?

Interview: Snap’s Qi Pan shares how computer vision is entering a golden age

What do a dancing Eiffel Tower and a Cartier watch have in common? They can both be seen through Snap’s AR lenses, layering computer vision with reality for a novel way to reach the next generation of consumers. Snap’s Qi Pan tells Verdict how it’s done.

Opinion: How AI is unearthing a productivity goldmine

Daniel Pell, UK and Ireland country manager at enterprise management software platform Workday, talks about how AI can unlock increased enterprise productivity.

Opinion: UK investor risk aversion has founders in a corner—now they must double down on US investment

Tim Levy, founder of AI-powered entertainment platform Twyn, shares his views on what the UK start-up community needs to thrive going forward.

Explainer: CrowdStrike Microsoft outage – has the cloud enterprise IT monopoly gone too far?

As enterprise cloud-based software and security needs become increasingly complex, companies are turning to a handful of the same IT service providers. What could go wrong?

Patent increase reflects rise in underwater drone investments – GlobalData

The underwater drones market is attracting increased investment as it becomes an increasingly significant part of the drones market.

Labour’s incoming minister for technology outlines plan for AI- enabled government

Labour’s incoming Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle, replaces ousted Conservative MP Michelle Donelan.

UK Election 2024: A Labour Government’s promise to UK tech

Labour’s manifesto promises are light on detail but point to a more hands-on approach to AI regulation and a commitment to data centre construction.