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Pebl expands Alfie to handle HR tasks inside platform
Software-as-a-Service

Pebl expands Alfie to handle HR tasks inside platform

HR teams can now automate approvals and reporting in Pebl's platform, cutting tickets as the company expands Alfie beyond employee Q&A.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Shield adds Copilot & image text surveillance tools
Generative AI

Shield adds Copilot & image text surveillance tools

Compliance teams can now monitor Microsoft 365 Copilot chats and text inside images, closing two recordkeeping gaps for banks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Dun & Bradstreet puts business graph into Amazon Quick
Software-as-a-Service

Dun & Bradstreet puts business graph into Amazon Quick

Sales, finance and compliance teams can now query verified company records in Amazon Quick, helping them assess risk and target prospects faster.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Wialon launches ChatGPT app for fleet managers platform
Software-as-a-Service

Wialon launches ChatGPT app for fleet managers platform

Fleet operators can now query vehicle and fuel data in ChatGPT, as Wialon's new app aims to cut time spent on reports and menus.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
OpenAI expands ChatGPT scheduled tasks with new hub
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI expands ChatGPT scheduled tasks with new hub

ChatGPT users can now manage reminders and recurring checks from a single sidebar page, as OpenAI folds Pulse into scheduled tasks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
OVHcloud previews AI workspace with encrypted tools
Software-as-a-Service

OVHcloud previews AI workspace with encrypted tools

The preview could help businesses adopt office AI without exposing sensitive data, as search and automation run locally under encryption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Barracuda launches AI email protection for Microsoft 365
Malware

Barracuda launches AI email protection for Microsoft 365

A single phishing email can now compromise identities, bypass multifactor authentication and hit endpoints within five minutes, Barracuda said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Cegid launches retail one for speciality store chains
Software-as-a-Service

Cegid launches retail one for speciality store chains

Retail staff could spend less time juggling logins as Cegid brings sales, stock and customer tools into one interface.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Databricks launches Genie One AI coworker for businesses
Customer Experience

Databricks launches Genie One AI coworker for businesses

Businesses can now query governed company data in natural language as Databricks expands its Genie suite to reduce errors and speed decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Infios adds AI tools to warehouse management software
Supply Chain

Infios adds AI tools to warehouse management software

The new tools are aimed at cutting manual work and speeding up warehouse responses to errors, staff queries and coaching needs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant
Software-as-a-Service

Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant

The win highlights growing demand for governed AI tools that speed up identity admin without weakening approvals, audit trails or compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Lexful raises USD $7 million seed round for MSP AI docs
Software-as-a-Service

Lexful raises USD $7 million seed round for MSP AI docs

The seed cash will speed product development as managed service providers seek better ways to capture and use scattered IT knowledge.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access
Software-as-a-Service

PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access

Users in 10 markets can now find and connect to PureVPN servers through ChatGPT prompts, without sharing data with the chatbot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Syspro named Leader in Nucleus SMB ERP value matrix
Digital Transformation

Syspro named Leader in Nucleus SMB ERP value matrix

The upgrade reflects demand for ERP systems that cut manual work and help mid-sized manufacturers and distributors manage tighter operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Quadient launches AI cash dashboard for finance teams
Software-as-a-Service

Quadient launches AI cash dashboard for finance teams

Finance teams can now track liquidity and working capital in one place, as the new tool is rolled out to existing users of the software.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

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Pilot launches Meridian AI platform for month-end close
Software-as-a-Service

Pilot launches Meridian AI platform for month-end close

Accounting firms may be able to widen client capacity without hiring as Meridian automates month-end close work and returns review-ready statements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers
Digital Transformation

Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers

Financial advisers may soon get quicker answers on retirement income products as Allianz Retire+ tests Ada for compliant support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026