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HCLTech launches Pulse for mid-market AI transformation
Digital Transformation

HCLTech launches Pulse for mid-market AI transformation

It targets companies that have outgrown pilots, offering one accountable partner to scale AI safely across operations and modernise systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Zendesk names David Hall-Johnston APAC technology chief
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk names David Hall-Johnston APAC technology chief

The appointment strengthens Zendesk's push into enterprise AI as bookings more than doubled and regional customers seek help scaling secure deployments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Emburse launches AP platform for growing businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Emburse launches AP platform for growing businesses

Finance teams could cut manual invoice work as Emburse AP combines approvals, payments and supplier data for leaner operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Lifecykel replaces Xero sprawl with NetSuite platform
Software-as-a-Service

Lifecykel replaces Xero sprawl with NetSuite platform

Weekly inventory reporting at the mushroom biotech group has fallen from hours to 10 minutes after replacing seven Xero instances and spreadsheets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI
Data Analytics

Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI

Only 19 per cent of enterprise AI use cases hit most or all goals, as Infosys urges firms to pair technology with data, training and governance.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 4 days ago
OpenAudio adds KNX media metadata to HOLO-WHAS range
Internet of Things

OpenAudio adds KNX media metadata to HOLO-WHAS range

KNX touch panels can now show track and artist details, giving installers a richer audio interface across homes and venues.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Link4 marks 10 years as digital trade services grow
Software-as-a-Service

Link4 marks 10 years as digital trade services grow

Broader e-invoicing rules are pushing Link4 beyond invoice delivery into compliance and cross-border trade services for businesses in Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026

Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning
Data centers

Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning

Heat zoning could turn data centres into local heat suppliers, helping cut emissions and support nearby homes and businesses as demand rises.

By Bryony Evans • 5 min read • Yesterday
Tollring & ROGER365.io seal Microsoft Teams alliance
Software-as-a-Service

Tollring & ROGER365.io seal Microsoft Teams alliance

Microsoft Teams users will get contact centre, recording and analytics tools in one workflow, with compliance benefits for regulated firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
US firms say AI is outpacing governance, survey finds
Digital Transformation

US firms say AI is outpacing governance, survey finds

Most US companies lack full trust in AI, with governance and accountability systems struggling to keep pace with adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
UK firms still rely on manual finance admin, study
Digital Transformation

UK firms still rely on manual finance admin, study

Many finance teams are losing up to 39 hours a month to reconciliation and banking admin, exposing a stubborn automation gap.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Hyperlayer launches US banking platform for multi-core banks
Software-as-a-Service

Hyperlayer launches US banking platform for multi-core banks

Banks struggling with ageing core systems may now get faster product launches, as Hyperlayer brings its middle-layer platform to the United States.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Datarails launches Desk for finance request ticketing
Software-as-a-Service

Datarails launches Desk for finance request ticketing

Finance teams will gain a central queue with audit trails and AI-drafted replies, reducing time spent chasing invoices and records across systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 5 days ago
UST named Workato platinum partner for AI orchestration
Digital Transformation

UST named Workato platinum partner for AI orchestration

The tie-up gives both firms a stronger pitch to enterprises struggling to connect legacy systems, data and AI workflows across operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Lumenia to host ERP HEADtoHEAD Dublin for 15th year
Software-as-a-Service

Lumenia to host ERP HEADtoHEAD Dublin for 15th year

Businesses weighing ERP replacements will see 13 systems compared side by side in Dublin, as cloud and AI features complicate buying decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Bank of Ireland expands Stripe deal on AI & payments
Software-as-a-Service

Bank of Ireland expands Stripe deal on AI & payments

The bank aims to speed up customer payments and back-office tasks as it deepens use of Stripe's systems across its group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Canadian firms race to adopt AI despite readiness gaps
Digital Transformation

Canadian firms race to adopt AI despite readiness gaps

Most firms lack the controls and skills to govern agentic AI, yet spending is rising fast as pilots spread across Canada.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week