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Droplet warns legacy Windows Server backups may fail
Virtualisation

Droplet warns legacy Windows Server backups may fail

Older servers may be unprotected for years because some backup providers no longer fully support them, risking recovery failures and audit breaches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
JAGGAER launches AI assistant for procurement teams
Data Analytics

JAGGAER launches AI assistant for procurement teams

Support tickets could fall as JAGGAER embeds a multilingual AI assistant into procurement workflows to answer policy and supplier questions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Docusign launches AI tools for in-house legal teams
Digital Transformation

Docusign launches AI tools for in-house legal teams

Legal teams could cut contract delays as Docusign folds AI assistants and agents into its agreement platform with new software links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
DocuWare named a challenger in Gartner document review
Document Management

DocuWare named a challenger in Gartner document review

DocuWare lands challenger spot in Gartner's 2026 document management review as the software maker touts AI-ready tools and partner-led growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
FourKites launches Booking Connect for ocean freight
Digital Transformation

FourKites launches Booking Connect for ocean freight

Shippers could cut manual work and intermediary costs as the platform automates carrier selection, documents and exception handling.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Deel acquires Sastrify to boost software spend control
Digital Transformation

Deel acquires Sastrify to boost software spend control

The deal gives employers a single place to curb waste from software renewals and shelfware as AI subscriptions add to IT spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
OpenAI and PwC build finance AI agents for CFO teams
Data Analytics

OpenAI and PwC build finance AI agents for CFO teams

The move could cut repetitive work in finance teams while giving Chief Financial Officers tighter control over AI spending and risk.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Agiloft launches free Astra AI for contract analysis
Software-as-a-Service

Agiloft launches free Astra AI for contract analysis

Free access to contract AI could let legal and finance teams spot risk, missed discounts and compliance gaps without an upfront purchase.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Luminance & LexisNexis link legal AI tools for contracts
Digital Transformation

Luminance & LexisNexis link legal AI tools for contracts

In-house legal teams can now check contract wording against case law and statutes without leaving the Luminance workflow, after a LexisNexis tie-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement
Manufacturing

Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement

Customers in mining and energy will get tighter links between maintenance planning, sourcing and supply agreements after the acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
Digital Transformation

Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge

Defence bidders risk compliance failures and lost contracts if they rely on ChatGPT for tasks that demand audit-ready, repeatable results.

By Laura Mathews • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Unit4's Scanmarket tops sourcing data quadrant again
EduTech

Unit4's Scanmarket tops sourcing data quadrant again

Procurement teams are prioritising risk and contract visibility as Scanmarket by Unit4 secures top ranking again on user feedback.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

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Indian CFOs plan bigger AI spend on finance & procurement
Data Analytics

Indian CFOs plan bigger AI spend on finance & procurement

Most Indian finance chiefs now expect AI to speed up payments, tighten compliance and cut procurement costs, a new report says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Monk raises USD $25 million to tackle invoice delays
Customer Relationship Management

Monk raises USD $25 million to tackle invoice delays

The funding will help Monk target a USD $3 trillion US receivables market where many overdue bills stall over portal errors and missing details.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Agiloft launches Astra AI contract platform with free tier
Data Protection

Agiloft launches Astra AI contract platform with free tier

A free entry point could speed adoption of contract AI as teams weigh sensitive data controls against rising compliance and commercial risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel
Data Protection

The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel

The hire gives the community operator direct AI governance expertise as in-house legal teams face growing pressure over contracting, compliance and controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director
Data Analytics

HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director

The hire marketplace is aiming to sharpen supplier oversight and customer service as it shifts towards a more data-led operating model.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026