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SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops
Disaster Recovery

SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops

ANZ businesses could cut endpoint management sprawl as SoftwareOne adds NinjaOne's platform to its direct sales offer, easing IT overheads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis
Software-as-a-Service

Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis

Better process visibility could help the Danish drugmaker shave 12 months or more off development, bringing medicines to patients sooner.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer
Smart Cities

Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer

Ageing networks and tighter budgets are pushing operators to use data to cut outages, prioritise maintenance and stretch asset life.

By Mick Mohan • 7 min read • Last month
Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial
Manufacturing

Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial

Manufacturers could cut compliance burden after Ultimo's trial found its AI safety agent flagged every recommended action without a miss.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months
Manufacturing

Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months

Better product data control has cut catalogue production from 11 months to six, helping Portwest localise safety materials in 28 languages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Targa Telematics partners Hyundai on fleet data in Europe
Data Protection

Targa Telematics partners Hyundai on fleet data in Europe

Fleet operators across Europe will be able to access Hyundai vehicle data without extra hardware, simplifying mixed-brand fleet management and EV oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Celonis named Everest Leader in process mining again
Software-as-a-Service

Celonis named Everest Leader in process mining again

The recognition comes as process mining demand accelerates, with Everest valuing the market at USD $1.5 billion to USD $1.6 billion in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
2026 holiday predictions: The evolving customer journey
Digital Transformation

2026 holiday predictions: The evolving customer journey

Rising fraud, shipping costs and AI-driven shopping are set to squeeze retailers' margins this holiday season unless customer data improves.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Last month
BigCommerce sweeps Paradigm B2B medals for fourth year
Customer Relationship Management

BigCommerce sweeps Paradigm B2B medals for fourth year

The clean sweep underlines Commerce's push into complex B2B selling, as buyers demand tighter pricing, procurement and integration controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Baker Tilly teams with Ode & Anthropic on AI tools
Digital Transformation

Baker Tilly teams with Ode & Anthropic on AI tools

AI tools will be woven into Baker Tilly's advisory, tax and assurance work as firms race to boost efficiency without losing professional judgement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Kritmatta launches AI agent platform for SME businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Kritmatta launches AI agent platform for SME businesses

Small businesses could cut manual admin as the new tool links emails, CRM records and chats into one workflow for review.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding
Data centers

Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding

The hire comes as the electricity market technology firm expands in Texas and the UK after its USD $75 million Series B funding round.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Peoples Group backs hybrid models for Canada payments
Fintech

Peoples Group backs hybrid models for Canada payments

As Canada's payments system grows more complex, hybrid access is emerging as a way to cut costs and ease compliance burdens.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Dell hosts AI roadshow in Cork with Minister Smyth
Data Protection

Dell hosts AI roadshow in Cork with Minister Smyth

Small firms in Cork were shown how artificial intelligence could boost daily operations, while tackling skills, security and compliance concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Pearson & AWS warn of UK AI skills gap in graduates
Artificial Intelligence

Pearson & AWS warn of UK AI skills gap in graduates

Only 14% of UK learners feel highly AI-ready, while employers say graduates need more than tool use to prove workplace competence.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australian retailers back AI shopping as trust lags
Customer Relationship Management

Australian retailers back AI shopping as trust lags

Australians remain wary of AI at checkout, with 64% uneasy about letting systems buy on their behalf despite rapid retailer investment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
RFID testing system lifts yield at Australian coal mines
Industrial IoT

RFID testing system lifts yield at Australian coal mines

Australian coal producers using the RFID system have seen average yield gains of 6%, while lab turnaround has shrunk from weeks to minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month