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Clients back AI in accounting but demand transparency
Digital Transformation

Clients back AI in accounting but demand transparency

Transparency is becoming a bigger test for accountants as most clients back AI, but only if firms explain where it is used.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Theorem study: friction between pre-sales and executed media ads
Software-as-a-Service

Theorem study: friction between pre-sales and executed media ads

Theorem's new survey finds friction remains the biggest barrier in enterprise pre-sales, despite widespread automation adoption.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
DefensX wins growth backing for browser security push
Data Protection

DefensX wins growth backing for browser security push

More than 7,000 SMEs could gain tighter AI and browser controls as the New York cybersecurity company uses fresh backing to widen its reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI
Software-as-a-Service

Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI

Startups in regulated sectors will gain access to explainable AI tools as Seekr and OneValley aim to reduce compliance and audit risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Harness finds AI costs outpace governance in firms
DevOps

Harness finds AI costs outpace governance in firms

Rising AI bills are outpacing controls, with 72% of companies hit by surprise cost spikes and only 13% able to see spending clearly.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud expands Gemini enterprise agent controls
Robotics

Google Cloud expands Gemini enterprise agent controls

Businesses can now run and monitor AI agents for up to seven days as Google Cloud adds tighter identity and governance controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Qualys adds governance to TotalAI for AI risk control
Cloud Security

Qualys adds governance to TotalAI for AI risk control

Governance features aim to help security teams prove AI controls to boards and regulators as shadow AI and agentic risks spread.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
groundcover raises USD $100 million in Series C round
Software-as-a-Service

groundcover raises USD $100 million in Series C round

It will fund North American expansion and product development as observability demand rises with cloud and AI workloads, after revenue tripled.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Tines launches 3B to govern AI-generated workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Tines launches 3B to govern AI-generated workflows

The platform targets firms struggling to oversee a surge in AI-built software, as governance gaps create security and compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

AI Adoption stories

Sweet Security launches AI blocking for rogue agents
Cloud Security

Sweet Security launches AI blocking for rogue agents

The new controls aim to stop unauthorised tool calls, data leaks and prompt injection as firms deploy more autonomous software.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers
Data Protection

Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers

Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
SnapLogic expands SnapGPT across integration lifecycle
Software-as-a-Service

SnapLogic expands SnapGPT across integration lifecycle

Enterprise teams can now use natural language to plan, build and troubleshoot integrations as SnapLogic widens SnapGPT across its platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model
Data Protection

No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model

Many firms are stuck in pilot purgatory as governance and workflow redesign lag behind AI ambition, limiting scale and value.

By Alex Ayers • 5 min read • Last week
UK firms face AI value gap as client pressure mounts
Software-as-a-Service

UK firms face AI value gap as client pressure mounts

Britain's legal and accounting firms risk losing business as clients demand AI-led quality gains that few providers are delivering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
India leads global AI workplace readiness, JLL says
Digital Transformation

India leads global AI workplace readiness, JLL says

Fewer than one in five Indian firms have started changing office space despite AI readiness outpacing global peers, JLL said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia
Data Protection

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia

Free access to ChatGPT will reach 10,000 Australian researchers first, as OpenAI targets science and maths work at universities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Corpay launches Agent Card for AI business payments
Digital Transformation

Corpay launches Agent Card for AI business payments

Approved AI agents can now create controlled virtual cards for company spending, targeting procurement, travel and advertising workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Intel 471 launches AI tools for Verity471 platform
Security Operations Centres

Intel 471 launches AI tools for Verity471 platform

Security teams can now pull threat intelligence into existing AI workflows, reducing manual analysis across fragmented data and incident investigations.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week