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Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants
Data Analytics

Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants

Firms are struggling to prepare accountants for AI, with just 28% saying they are ready to reskill staff as workflows change.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Boldyn expands project software to lift margin control
DevOps

Boldyn expands project software to lift margin control

Live project data has helped the telecoms infrastructure company cut spreadsheet use and improve gross margins by several points.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
AskNicely launches Ask NiceAI for service businesses
Data Analytics

AskNicely launches Ask NiceAI for service businesses

It aims to help multi-site operators spot falling satisfaction faster by turning scattered feedback into cited answers and action plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal
Data Analytics

Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal

The acquisition strengthens Multiplier’s push into professional services as AI and rising client demands reshape the startup advisory market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
BDO & Microsoft pilot agentic AI blueprint for firms
Digital Transformation

BDO & Microsoft pilot agentic AI blueprint for firms

Many firms still stall at proof of concept, as the pilot aims to turn agentic AI into a repeatable blueprint for everyday workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads
Data Analytics

Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads

The new feature gives accounting firms visibility into workloads as talent shortages and rising client demand make staffing harder to scale.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
JFrog & iZeno expand AI security tools in Southeast Asia
Customer Relationship Management

JFrog & iZeno expand AI security tools in Southeast Asia

Enterprises in Southeast Asia will get tighter control over software and AI assets as iZeno begins distributing JFrog’s security tools immediately.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
AI & automation could lift law firm profits, study finds
Digital Transformation

AI & automation could lift law firm profits, study finds

Administrative tasks are still eating into law firm margins, with North American practices facing the sharpest pressure from fragmented systems and manual work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Sapling opens New York office & names Billy Snider
Data Analytics

Sapling opens New York office & names Billy Snider

The Toronto firm’s latest US push aims to deepen ties with clients as it targets New York dealmakers and mid-market investors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

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Professional services stories

Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds
Data Protection

Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds

Concern over privacy is rising as 65% of employees say their personal data may be used to train AI tools, the survey found.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
BRX launches CM.OSX with McKinnon to guide AI marketing
Digital Transformation

BRX launches CM.OSX with McKinnon to guide AI marketing

Marketing teams facing pressure to prove AI gains will get advice on workflows, governance and tool choice under the new service.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Pia joins Pax8 Marketplace with AI help desk automation
Digital Transformation

Pia joins Pax8 Marketplace with AI help desk automation

MSPs can now buy Pia’s aiDesk through Pax8, easing adoption of help desk automation as providers seek to cut routine ticket work.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
Network Infrastructure

KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders

KPMG Canada urges tech chiefs to sharpen data, AI and cloud execution as a survey of 150 executives flags gaps in scaling and returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer
Security Operations Centres

Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer

The promotion is intended to strengthen Baidam’s growth plans as it broadens its executive team and sales leadership in Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push
Crypto

Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push

Banks could cut settlement delays and treasury friction as Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp prepare QCAD stablecoin rails for regulated use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
360 Business Law launches AI contract review for telecoms
Unified Communications

360 Business Law launches AI contract review for telecoms

Telecoms legal teams could cut contract review times by up to 70% as 360 Business Law targets high-volume deal workflows with AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Silverfin launches Talking Points for accounting firms
Data Analytics

Silverfin launches Talking Points for accounting firms

Accountants could turn routine compliance checks into client advisory meetings, with AI summaries helping firms keep a searchable record of actions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
UK accountants adopt AI hybrid model to ease staff shortages
Digital Transformation

UK accountants adopt AI hybrid model to ease staff shortages

Staff shortages could leave GBP £2-4 billion in annual fees unrealised as firms use AI and outsourced teams to handle compliance work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026