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OpenSSF adds members, boosts AI & supply chain security
Virtualisation

OpenSSF adds members, boosts AI & supply chain security

OpenSSF adds new members and launches AI security, supply chain and training initiatives after securing USD $12.5 million in funding.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
SeeBiz unveils social B2B marketplace for wholesalers
Digital Transformation

SeeBiz unveils social B2B marketplace for wholesalers

SeeBiz launches a social B2B wholesale marketplace, blending product catalogues, ordering tools and feed-based networking for trade users.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Laundryheap pushes into four new markets worldwide
Customer Experience

Laundryheap pushes into four new markets worldwide

On-demand laundry platform Laundryheap has expanded into Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, as it accelerates its global rollout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
ShiftCare earns USD $20,000 via Xero referral push
Fintech

ShiftCare earns USD $20,000 via Xero referral push

ShiftCare nets over USD $20,000 from Xero referrals after baking accounting recommendations into onboarding and in-app workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
General Magic raises USD $7.2m to speed insurance AI
Customer Relationship Management

General Magic raises USD $7.2m to speed insurance AI

General Magic secures USD $7.2m to grow SMS-based AI agents that cut insurance quote times to minutes and slash inbound calls by 30%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Aurasell unveils AI-native GTM OS overlay for CRMs
Customer Relationship Management

Aurasell unveils AI-native GTM OS overlay for CRMs

Aurasell launches GTM OS, an AI-native overlay that automates go-to-market workflows across existing CRMs without risky system replacement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive
Manufacturing

Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive

Collage appoints co-founder Ross Durbin as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven digital asset management growth from its Denver base.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
UK online shipments climb as pet care leads growth
Customer Experience

UK online shipments climb as pet care leads growth

UK online parcels jumped 17% in late 2025 as pet care and beauty surged, even as fashion and homewares shipments slid, Scurri data shows.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Scurri hits 180m shipments & EUR €19.2bn eCommerce GMV
Digital Transformation

Scurri hits 180m shipments & EUR €19.2bn eCommerce GMV

Scurri processes 180m shipments in 2025 as eCommerce GMV hits EUR €19.2bn and its platform annualises at over 200m parcels into 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

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Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses
Fintech

Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses

A poor checkout can cost local merchants repeat trade, with 55% of consumers saying one bad payment experience would stop or deter them returning.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Eebz launches AI models with GBP £10 million boost
Digital Transformation

Eebz launches AI models with GBP £10 million boost

The £10 million funding is meant to help brands cut eCommerce data errors, speed up insights and track SKU-level changes in real time.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%
Data Protection

Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%

NHS clinicians using the tool reclaimed more than four million hours of capacity, while paperwork time fell and burnout eased across pilots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Sendr unveils AI videos to rescue abandoned baskets
Customer Experience

Sendr unveils AI videos to rescue abandoned baskets

UK startup Sendr launches AI-personalised videos for eCommerce, claiming a 33% uplift in abandoned-cart revenue and 10x more clicks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Toyota & Cuvva launch app-based short-term car cover
Digital Transformation

Toyota & Cuvva launch app-based short-term car cover

Toyota teams with digital insurer Cuvva to launch app-based, short-term comprehensive car cover for Toyota and Lexus drivers across the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Bizcap lifts UK low-doc SME loan cap to GBP £300,000
Fintech

Bizcap lifts UK low-doc SME loan cap to GBP £300,000

Bizcap has lifted its UK low-doc SME loan cap to GBP £300,000, promising faster decisions and fewer paperwork hurdles for borrowers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
adjoe & LINE partner on Playtime gaming rewards in Taiwan
Gaming

adjoe & LINE partner on Playtime gaming rewards in Taiwan

adjoe partners with LINE in Taiwan to power Playtime gaming rewards, driving millions of LINE POINTS and tens of thousands of downloads.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Digital Xtra grants boost young Scots' digital skills
Robotics

Digital Xtra grants boost young Scots' digital skills

Digital Xtra awards nearly GBP £120,000 to 27 Scottish projects, helping over 2,000 young people build vital computing and digital skills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026