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N-able named Champion in Omdia backup matrix again
Data Protection

N-able named Champion in Omdia backup matrix again

Demand for cyber recovery tools is rising, with Omdia forecasting the managed backup and disaster recovery market will hit USD $38 billion in 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
G2A rolls out AI support agent Dave to sellers worldwide
Software-as-a-Service

G2A rolls out AI support agent Dave to sellers worldwide

Sellers on G2A's marketplace can now handle support surges more quickly as the AI tool has cut human intervention on cases by up to 30%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Supplier data gap threatens digital product passports
Software-as-a-Service

Supplier data gap threatens digital product passports

Most firms still cannot gather enough supplier information to meet looming EU Digital Product Passport rules, research shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
Unified Communications

AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes

AI is starting to cut admin, speed up workflows and improve customer service as businesses shift from pilots to enterprise-wide use.

By Richard McPhee • 4 min read • Yesterday
EU advances tech sovereignty and UK reshapes AI oversight
Data Protection

EU advances tech sovereignty and UK reshapes AI oversight

Brussels' move could reduce reliance on non-EU tech, while London's new AI minister signals tighter oversight of a fast-growing sector.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday
Mphasis revenue rises as AI-led wins top USD $461m
Digital Transformation

Mphasis revenue rises as AI-led wins top USD $461m

Margins narrowed even as Mphasis booked USD $461 million of new work, with AI-led contracts driving most of the quarter's wins.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Kogan lifts approval rates above 98% with Riskified
Fintech

Kogan lifts approval rates above 98% with Riskified

Better fraud screening has helped the Australian eCommerce group approve more genuine orders while cutting abuse losses by AUD $1.5 million a year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Mastercard expands virtual card controls with Citi first
Fintech

Mastercard expands virtual card controls with Citi first

Businesses will get tighter spend limits and transaction checks as Mastercard rolls out new virtual card controls, with Citi first to go live globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Nissin Foods USA adopts AI planning with Blue Yonder
Software-as-a-Service

Nissin Foods USA adopts AI planning with Blue Yonder

The upgrade is aimed at improving forecast accuracy, cutting inventory and helping the noodle maker manage volatile demand across its US business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Why the next breakthrough in AI agents comes down to leadership, not technology
Semiconductors

Why the next breakthrough in AI agents comes down to leadership, not technology

Enterprise AI agents are already generating revenue, but shortages of compute and skills could determine who captures the gains.

By Graeme Beardsell • 4 min read • Last week

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HiBob launches AI skills framework for UK employers
Digital Transformation

HiBob launches AI skills framework for UK employers

Most UK employers expect AI ability to be a baseline requirement soon, with pay premiums already emerging for workers who can use it well.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
FICO names Tech Mahindra winner in eCommerce hackathon
Data Analytics

FICO names Tech Mahindra winner in eCommerce hackathon

The award could help Indian online retailers cut costly cash-on-delivery returns, with FICO estimating monthly losses avoided of INR 1 crore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK SMEs cut R&D after tax relief reforms, survey finds
Manufacturing

UK SMEs cut R&D after tax relief reforms, survey finds

Many firms have scaled back research, hiring and projects after HMRC tightened the UK's R&D tax relief rules, a survey finds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
British Business Bank posts £426m profit on record support
Productivity

British Business Bank posts £426m profit on record support

Support for 38,000 smaller firms helped lift pre-tax profit to GBP £426 million, with most funding going outside London and new jobs expected.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Icana.AI CallCoach lifts Finance One compliance checks
Data Protection

Icana.AI CallCoach lifts Finance One compliance checks

Full-call analysis has lifted Finance One's compliance and coaching performance, after the lender reviewed more than 300,000 customer calls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Quontic links Alkami & MANTL to lift digital uptake
Digital Transformation

Quontic links Alkami & MANTL to lift digital uptake

New account holders are moving into online banking faster, with Quontic lifting immediate digital uptake to the mid-70% range after the link-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Digident launches FleetStart Radar for West Midlands fleets
Software-as-a-Service

Digident launches FleetStart Radar for West Midlands fleets

Fleet suppliers in the West Midlands can now spot licence changes, care-location updates and roadworks risks in one searchable tool.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Community Fibre picks Luminance for contract management
Software-as-a-Service

Community Fibre picks Luminance for contract management

The broadband provider aims to cut manual contract work and improve oversight as its supply chain and network footprint expand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week