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Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur company-wide innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur company-wide innovation

The programme gives staff a route to turn workplace ideas into customer solutions and patentable intellectual property, as AI speeds up competition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
PIL taps Celonis & WNS to boost shipping operations
Agricultural Technology

PIL taps Celonis & WNS to boost shipping operations

The programme aims to cut delays and duplication across PIL's 100-vessel network by creating a single real-time view of operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Why enterprise AI must learn to act, not just talk
Digital Transformation

Why enterprise AI must learn to act, not just talk

Travel and banking customers could see faster resolutions as enterprises shift AI from answering queries to completing tasks end to end.

By Albert Nel • 6 min read • Today
ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC channel manager
Digital Transformation

ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC channel manager

The hire signals a push to expand indirect sales in Asia Pacific as manufacturers seek local support for ERP deployments and automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Scoot uses AI to speed up customer feedback analysis
Data Protection

Scoot uses AI to speed up customer feedback analysis

Passenger complaints can now be acted on in minutes, helping Scoot spot booking and login problems before they dent sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
OpenSesame becomes Workday's first embedded learning partner
Software-as-a-Service

OpenSesame becomes Workday's first embedded learning partner

Workday customers can now access 60,000 OpenSesame courses inside its talent tools, cutting procurement friction as employers chase new skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Vertex names three leaders amid compliance pressure
Software-as-a-Service

Vertex names three leaders amid compliance pressure

Tighter e-invoicing and reporting rules are boosting demand for Vertex's tax software as it beefs up its senior team and AI push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Infosys expands Metsä Group IT deal with an AI focus
Manufacturing

Infosys expands Metsä Group IT deal with an AI focus

The multi-year overhaul should cut costs and improve issue resolution as Metsä Group consolidates global IT services under one partner.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Sumo Logic unveils new AI tools for security teams
Security Information and Event Management

Sumo Logic unveils new AI tools for security teams

The new release aims to cut investigation time for security teams, with Sumo Logic claiming its own SOC reduced MTTR by 64%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Alkami & Arkatechture team up on bank data analytics
Software-as-a-Service

Alkami & Arkatechture team up on bank data analytics

Banks and credit unions could cut manual data prep and gain faster customer insights as Armstrong Bank already uses the combined system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
ArmorCode adds AI agents to Anya security platform
Cloud Security

ArmorCode adds AI agents to Anya security platform

The update aims to cut remediation costs and stop teams wasting time by re-analysing vulnerabilities without enough business context.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator
Software-as-a-Service

AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator

Startups with working AI products can win USD $25,000 and access to accountants as firms test automation for audit, tax and advisory work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
NVIDIA joins NSF's regional AI infrastructure hubs
Hybrid Cloud

NVIDIA joins NSF's regional AI infrastructure hubs

Smaller colleges could gain shared AI computing and training under a new NSF-backed programme that NVIDIA says will widen access nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens
Software-as-a-Service

UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens

Most UK commercial landlords are still only piloting AI, as integration and skills gaps, not cost, slow wider rollout across portfolios.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Multiplier raises USD $35 million to buy specialist firms
Digital Transformation

Multiplier raises USD $35 million to buy specialist firms

The fresh capital will fund more acquisitions as the Singapore-based group uses AI to help specialist firms serve more clients without cutting staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
AI adoption boosts UK accountants' profits, Xero says
Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts UK accountants' profits, Xero says

Firms embedding AI in daily workflows are saving hours each week and posting more than double the profit margins of rivals, Xero says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Aziro earns AWS Advanced Tier Partner status for AI projects
Digital Transformation

Aziro earns AWS Advanced Tier Partner status for AI projects

The recognition should help clients moving AI and cloud projects into production, with deeper access to AWS support and tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian firms boost AI spend without tracking returns
Digital Transformation

Australian firms boost AI spend without tracking returns

Many firms are ramping up AI budgets while still lacking the metrics and governance to prove the technology is paying off.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday