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Magnum Ice Cream names Accenture, HCL for tech carve-out
Customer Relationship Management

Magnum Ice Cream names Accenture, HCL for tech carve-out

The separation from Unilever will hinge on a new digital backbone, with systems to be rolled out over 18 months before TSA support ends in 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Vistra launches Latam unit after Biz Latin Hub deal
Human Capital Management

Vistra launches Latam unit after Biz Latin Hub deal

The new unit targets firms expanding across Latin America, where varying rules can complicate cross-border operations and raise compliance costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
Software-as-a-Service

Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps

Finance teams face tighter AP controls and fraud risks as Basware gains a second major analyst endorsement for its AI-driven platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
North Carolina picks Tanium for SecureNC cyber scheme
Endpoint Protection

North Carolina picks Tanium for SecureNC cyber scheme

The statewide rollout aims to give counties, cities and universities real-time visibility into cyber threats as attacks on public services intensify.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader
Software-as-a-Service

Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader

The recognition underscores rising demand for invoice tools that can meet tighter e-invoicing rules, cut fraud risk and support AI oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Vistra names Raimundo Diaz to lead Americas growth
Human Capital Management

Vistra names Raimundo Diaz to lead Americas growth

The corporate services group is deepening its Americas push after buying Biz Latin Hub, which extended its reach across 18 Latin American markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Argon & Co rebrands Bevington in Asia-Pacific push
Manufacturing

Argon & Co rebrands Bevington in Asia-Pacific push

Clients seeking one adviser from planning to delivery now get Bevington Group folded into Argon & Co's wider Asia-Pacific consulting network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Apexanalytix report says overpayments start beyond AP
Supply Chain

Apexanalytix report says overpayments start beyond AP

Large enterprises risk hidden losses as most overpayments start in procurement, logistics and accounting systems before accounts payable sees them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Quant & IBM launch Ava at Fortitude Re to cut calls
Digital Transformation

Quant & IBM launch Ava at Fortitude Re to cut calls

The rollout has cut average handling time by three minutes and lifted first-call resolution to 86% at Fortitude Re.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
SAP Concur warns of rising fraud in Australian finance
Data Analytics

SAP Concur warns of rising fraud in Australian finance

Australian finance teams face mounting losses as 62 per cent of respondents reported fraud-related damage in the past three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Exclusive: Celonis says AI fails without context in operations
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Celonis says AI fails without context in operations

AI deployments are failing at scale because most systems lack the context needed to stop agents hallucinating, Celonis says.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026

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Australian firms shift core functions to offshore GCCs
Data Analytics

Australian firms shift core functions to offshore GCCs

Skills shortages and higher costs are pushing Australian companies to use offshore centres for HR, payroll, finance and technology.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Infosys to overhaul IHH's ERP across Asian markets
Data Analytics

Infosys to overhaul IHH's ERP across Asian markets

The multi-year project is meant to cut costs and give IHH Healthcare real-time data as it replaces fragmented systems across three Asian markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
NEWWORK launches AI digital workforce platform in US
Customer Relationship Management

NEWWORK launches AI digital workforce platform in US

Large companies may gain a way to move AI pilots into production, as the platform adds governance and audit controls for enterprise workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Bee Finance set to expand from three trusts to nine
Digital Transformation

Bee Finance set to expand from three trusts to nine

Six more NHS trusts are due to join, testing whether a flexible shared service can cut costs and improve oversight at scale.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Current rebrands to push AI-led tax work in accounting
Digital Transformation

Current rebrands to push AI-led tax work in accounting

Independent accountants could cut preparation time sharply as a rebrand signals Current's wider bet on AI tools and shared services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Candescent signs EverBank branch modernisation deal
Fintech

Candescent signs EverBank branch modernisation deal

Branch customers at EverBank are set for faster transactions as the lender replaces legacy teller systems across 41 financial centres.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026