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No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range
Surveillance

No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range

The new OMVI range could cut costs for homes and businesses by replacing multi-camera setups with one device that tracks subjects in 360 degrees.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Today
Argon & Co named AWS quick partner for AI workplace
Digital Transformation

Argon & Co named AWS quick partner for AI workplace

The deal gives clients access to an AWS workplace assistant as firms race to move AI from pilots into daily operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
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 • Today
Coralogix raises USD $200 million to expand AI observability
Software-as-a-Service

Coralogix raises USD $200 million to expand AI observability

The funding backs Coralogix's push to help companies cope with heavier AI telemetry and rising observability costs as software becomes more automated.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Sanofi taps Snowflake for AI drug development push
Software-as-a-Service

Sanofi taps Snowflake for AI drug development push

Field sales teams will get AI-generated call plans in seconds as Sanofi expands Snowflake use across research, procurement and operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
UKG appoints Rod Johnson as Chief Revenue Officer
Data Analytics

UKG appoints Rod Johnson as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire is aimed at strengthening UKG's global sales push as software rivals race to turn AI features into practical workforce tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Emburse becomes official travel partner for Haas F1
Data Analytics

Emburse becomes official travel partner for Haas F1

The partnership will equip the smallest Formula 1 team with tools to manage travel, expenses and payments across more than 20 races a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Nakivo Q1 revenue rises as MSP base expands worldwide
Virtualisation

Nakivo Q1 revenue rises as MSP base expands worldwide

Growth in managed service provider demand lifted revenue 4% at NAKIVO, as the backup software group added customers in 190 countries and territories.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
ADIA takes minority stake in Sapiens as AI push grows
Digital Transformation

ADIA takes minority stake in Sapiens as AI push grows

Its London move puts Sapiens closer to insurers and talent as ADIA becomes a significant minority shareholder in the software group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost airline recovery
Data Analytics

SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost airline recovery

Airlines could save millions as the takeover adds an AI disruption tool that cuts recovery costs by up to 30%, SITA says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Cisco launches Cloud Control for AI-led IT operations
DevOps

Cisco launches Cloud Control for AI-led IT operations

Controlled US availability means customers can now unify network, security and AI operations in one place, with external tools included.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Scaling media operations for the ad-first era
Digital Transformation

Scaling media operations for the ad-first era

Media firms now face a fragmented market where ad revenue has overtaken subscriptions, making end-to-end automation a commercial necessity.

By Jay Kulkarni • 4 min read • Today
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 • Today
Calculus backs Edify with GBP £2.5m hospitality deal
Digital Transformation

Calculus backs Edify with GBP £2.5m hospitality deal

The investment will help Edify expand as restaurant groups seek to cut waste, labour costs and reliance on spreadsheets and manual ordering.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
WealthAi lands Patronus Partners as full deployment client
Customer Relationship Management

WealthAi lands Patronus Partners as full deployment client

The full rollout could reduce administration and compliance burdens for Patronus Partners as wealth managers look to join up legacy systems with AI.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
CIMA backs skills report but urges finance training
Data Analytics

CIMA backs skills report but urges finance training

The warning follows fresh questions over the loss of Level 7 apprenticeships, which CIMA says could weaken UK finance training and recruitment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
AI contact centre analytics could boost Australian firms
Data Analytics

AI contact centre analytics could boost Australian firms

AI-powered analytics can cut avoidable calls, speed issue resolution and uncover product gaps before they dent customer satisfaction.

By Arthur Nowak • 4 min read • Yesterday