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Model ML appoints Alex Kayyal as Chief Financial Officer
Artificial Intelligence

Model ML appoints Alex Kayyal as Chief Financial Officer

The hire adds finance expertise as the software group scales rapidly, with annual recurring revenue doubling in the second quarter of 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
European firms rush AI without clear outcomes, Rebura finds
Manufacturing

European firms rush AI without clear outcomes, Rebura finds

Only 27% of AI projects reach production as boardroom pressure pushes European firms into ad-hoc experimentation, Rebura found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Azul Prime cuts Java warm-up times with new compiler
Gaming

Azul Prime cuts Java warm-up times with new compiler

The update could reduce cloud costs and latency for autoscaling Java fleets, letting new instances reach full performance much faster on first request.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Avanade appoints Ben Beath as Chief AI Officer to lead
Data Analytics

Avanade appoints Ben Beath as Chief AI Officer to lead

The appointment reflects rising pressure on services firms to turn AI from pilot projects into measurable gains for clients and their own operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Clarity appoints Bob Osmond as North America Chief
Software-as-a-Service

Clarity appoints Bob Osmond as North America Chief

The hire deepens Clarity's push in the US, where it is aiming to win more B2B technology clients and grow its leadership team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
AWS event in Newcastle targets North East tech SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

AWS event in Newcastle targets North East tech SMEs

North East SMEs will get guidance on public sector contracts and cloud tools at a free Newcastle session with AWS and industry speakers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge
Document Management

iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge

Law firms can now use ChatGPT Enterprise to search governed iManage files without losing permissions, audit trails or version history.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Linesight names John Butler as chief executive officer
Data centers

Linesight names John Butler as chief executive officer

The construction consultancy's next phase of growth will be led by an internal appointee as it expands across 44 offices in 30 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow

The rollout could speed research and drafting for in-house lawyers while easing pressure from rising regulation and contract volumes.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Fujitsu signs technology deal with Dyno Nobel worldwide
Hybrid Cloud

Fujitsu signs technology deal with Dyno Nobel worldwide

The agreement will simplify IT support for more than 4,700 employees across six continents, as Dyno Nobel overhauls ageing systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Kitestring & GK Software deepen retail tech partnership
Digital Transformation

Kitestring & GK Software deepen retail tech partnership

Retailers facing costly store-system upgrades may see faster deployments as the tie-up aims to reduce risk before point-of-sale roll-outs begin.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Professional services stories

MAVI launches AI finance talent platform for US firms
Software-as-a-Service

MAVI launches AI finance talent platform for US firms

The service targets a tight hiring market, promising faster placements and lower costs for finance teams struggling to fill skilled roles.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AI and data reshape finance, tax and hiring practices
Data Analytics

AI and data reshape finance, tax and hiring practices

Taxpayers, recruiters and operations teams face tighter decisions as AI speeds up workflows and Making Tax Digital forces more frequent reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Crowe BGK to adopt Fieldguide in Canadian audit work
Digital Transformation

Crowe BGK to adopt Fieldguide in Canadian audit work

Canadian auditors may cut manual work as Fieldguide embeds CPA Canada forms and becomes Crowe BGK's first local firm user.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Singapore Business Federation launches future-ready index
Digital Transformation

Singapore Business Federation launches future-ready index

The new tool aims to help Singapore firms pinpoint gaps in transformation as costs rise, emissions pressures mount and technology shifts accelerate.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last week
Comp AI raises USD $34 million to boost cybersecurity
Data Protection

Comp AI raises USD $34 million to boost cybersecurity

The funding will help Comp AI expand into continuous monitoring and security testing as software firms face stronger pressure on controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
One deal, too many tools: why deal workflows are consolidating
Software-as-a-Service

One deal, too many tools: why deal workflows are consolidating

Fragmented deal processes are slowing completions and raising disclosure risks as advisors juggle multiple transactions across disconnected systems.

By Justin Smith • 5 min read • Last week
Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents
Document Management

Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents

Hidden paperwork is slowing sales and creating deal risk, even as AI tools promise faster due diligence without exposing sensitive data.

By Justin Smith • 4 min read • Last week