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Tekenable launches partnership programme & 30-job plan
Software-as-a-Service

Tekenable launches partnership programme & 30-job plan

The Irish technology services firm expects partnerships to drive up to 30% of revenue growth as it adds 30 roles over 12 months.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Manufacturers eye physical AI gains amid governance gaps
Robotics

Manufacturers eye physical AI gains amid governance gaps

Most manufacturers are still testing physical AI, even as they expect it to reshape warehouses, assembly lines and logistics operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026
Data Protection

5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026

Data quality is overtaking AI as a top concern in 2026, with CDOs under pressure to prove the information behind automated decisions is trustworthy.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Last month
Codema launches AI committees for continuous assurance
Data Protection

Codema launches AI committees for continuous assurance

The new framework is intended to help firms prove AI tools are reliable and compliant as regulators demand ongoing evidence, not one-off audits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
MindBridge urges clearer PCAOB guidance on AI audits
Data Analytics

MindBridge urges clearer PCAOB guidance on AI audits

Ambiguous inspection rules are leaving audit firms unsure how to defend AI-assisted tests, prompting calls for clearer oversight from the PCAOB.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Why financial services now leads email deliverability
Phishing

Why financial services now leads email deliverability

Strict compliance has helped banks and insurers outperform retail on inbox placement, as cleaner data now drives better delivery rates.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Last month
Whatfix partners with PTC on PLM software adoption
Digital Transformation

Whatfix partners with PTC on PLM software adoption

Manufacturers could cut PLM training and support costs as the deal embeds in-app guidance and analytics into Windchill workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Propel launches production MCP for AI-driven PLM integration
Digital Transformation

Propel launches production MCP for AI-driven PLM integration

Manufacturers could soon query live product data from AI tools, as Propel links its PLM platform to Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Why geocoding technology has become a cross-industry growth driver
Digital Transformation

Why geocoding technology has become a cross-industry growth driver

Accurate address data is now helping firms cut delivery errors, price risk and target customers more precisely across multiple sectors.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Syspro adds quality & traceability tools for manufacturers
Manufacturing

Syspro adds quality & traceability tools for manufacturers

Manufacturers and distributors will get tighter control over quality, stock and pricing as Syspro rolls out more than 60 ERP updates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Zoom adds AI tools to Virtual Agent for customer service
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom adds AI tools to Virtual Agent for customer service

Customer service teams can now build and monitor AI agents more easily, with Zoom adding testing, quality controls and outcome-based pricing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
8x8 boosts workforce management adoption with free tools
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 boosts workforce management adoption with free tools

Mid-sized contact centres can now cut spreadsheets and manual scheduling as 8x8 folds workforce management into its platform at no extra charge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

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URSYS launches secure Layer 2 Starlink for remote sites
Disaster Recovery

URSYS launches secure Layer 2 Starlink for remote sites

Remote Australian operators can now keep Starlink traffic off the public internet, easing security concerns for critical systems and SCADA links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Research flags ERP delivery risks from weak resourcing
Digital Transformation

Research flags ERP delivery risks from weak resourcing

Nearly two-thirds of major ERP and digital transformation programmes face critical delivery risk, with weak resourcing and planning the main threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan
Data Protection

HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan

Irish firms face tighter cyber oversight as HCS expands advisory services for regulated sectors and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house compliance teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Vertiv opens Johor plant to meet AI demand in Asia
Manufacturing

Vertiv opens Johor plant to meet AI demand in Asia

The new site will create up to 500 jobs as the firm expands capacity for AI and high-density data centre gear across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Renewtech rebrand brings Harrogate IT firm into Europe
Storage

Renewtech rebrand brings Harrogate IT firm into Europe

British customers will gain access to a larger stock of refurbished enterprise hardware as Harrogate-based Renewtech UK joins a six-country European group.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026