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Blind spots to benchmarks: How AoFrio INSIDE gives beverage brands control over cooling emissions
Data Analytics

Blind spots to benchmarks: How AoFrio INSIDE gives beverage brands control over cooling emissions

Connected coolers could help beverage brands cut emissions by up to 68% while replacing guesswork with real-world energy data.

By Danielle Scott • 5 min read • This month
AoFrio unveils energy-efficient AoFrio INSIDE for refrigeration
Partner Programmes

AoFrio unveils energy-efficient AoFrio INSIDE for refrigeration

AoFrio's new refrigeration tech, AoFrio INSIDE, slashes energy use by up to 64% and curbs emissions, aiming to meet Net-Zero goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Global Stories

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FaceUp raises USD $5 million to expand compliance suite
Data Protection

FaceUp raises USD $5 million to expand compliance suite

The funding will help the Czech software group widen its whistleblowing tool into investigations and disclosure management for larger employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Solace launches partner programme to boost agentic AI & data integration
Digital Transformation

Solace launches partner programme to boost agentic AI & data integration

Solace unveils partner programme to aid firms in adopting agentic AI and real-time data tech, driving enterprise innovation and productivity gains.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Komo launches Engagement OS with AI co-pilot & new loyalty tools
Customer Experience

Komo launches Engagement OS with AI co-pilot & new loyalty tools

Komo launches its Engagement OS with AI co-pilot Kai, offering brands new loyalty tools and interactive campaigns to boost customer engagement and rewards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Databricks launches Lakebase Postgres database for AI era
Data Analytics

Databricks launches Lakebase Postgres database for AI era

Databricks has launched Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres database designed for AI workloads, now available in Public Preview for enterprises globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Tim Wintrip appointed CEO of Lemongrass
DevOps

Tim Wintrip appointed CEO of Lemongrass

Tim Wintrip has been named CEO of Lemongrass, set to take office on 1 January 2025, succeeding Mike Rosenbloom who will join the Board.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Exclusive: Andrea Morgan-Vandome highlights success of Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Andrea Morgan-Vandome highlights success of Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain

Andrea Morgan-Vandome praises Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain innovations, emphasising customer value and sustainability in a global market.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
OutSystems announces winners of 2024 Innovation Awards
Unified Communications

OutSystems announces winners of 2024 Innovation Awards

OutSystems has announced the winners of its 2024 Innovation Awards and Build for the Future Hackathon, recognising leading advancements in low-code development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Globality wins World Procurement Award for best technology
Artificial Intelligence

Globality wins World Procurement Award for best technology

Globality secures the World Procurement Award for Best Procurement Technology Provider, lauded for its AI platform that delivers 20% cost savings and boosts efficiency by 70%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Storyteq retains top spot in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for CMP
Supply Chain

Storyteq retains top spot in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for CMP

Storyteq retains its leadership in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Content Marketing Platforms, empowering global brands like Heineken and M&S with AI-powered content optimisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
ECA International Group unveils unified global mobility platform
Hyperscale

ECA International Group unveils unified global mobility platform

ECA International Group, in a pioneering move, unveils a comprehensive global mobility platform at London's ECA Mobility Hub 2024. The platform directs a significant shift in the group's strategy aimed at managing mobile workforces efficiently.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head
Customer Experience

Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head

Australian company, Komo Technologies, welcomes accomplished marketing specialist Simon Rollenbeck as its new Head of Marketing to bolster growth strategy and customer engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

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London Tech Week 2026 agenda puts sovereign AI centre stage
Robotics

London Tech Week 2026 agenda puts sovereign AI centre stage

London Tech Week 2026 unveils an AI-heavy agenda, with founders and global enterprises set to debate sovereign models and large-scale deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Basware buys Redmap to boost AP automation in APAC
Data Analytics

Basware buys Redmap to boost AP automation in APAC

Basware acquires Australian AP software provider Redmap to accelerate AI-driven invoice automation growth across the Asia-Pacific mid-market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
The smartest play at the table - Double down on DEI
Customer Experience

The smartest play at the table - Double down on DEI

The ongoing retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives threatens to hinder competitive advantage and revenue growth in various sectors.

By Jasmin Guthmann • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Boomi and APU collaborate for digital transformation in dairy sector
Digital Transformation

Boomi and APU collaborate for digital transformation in dairy sector

Boomi teams up with APU Company, a leading Mongolian dairy and beverage producer, to promote digital transformation and enhance business operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023