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AUTOBACS SEVEN marks decade with Rimini Street support
Digital Transformation

AUTOBACS SEVEN marks decade with Rimini Street support

The retailer says lower support costs have freed up budget for AI and other projects while keeping its SAP and Oracle systems stable.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Dell forum in Dublin to tackle AI scaling challenge
Digital Transformation

Dell forum in Dublin to tackle AI scaling challenge

Businesses in Ireland face growing pressure to modernise systems as AI moves from pilots to full-scale use, Dell says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
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 • 4 days ago
Enterprise AI buyers increase spending but demand proof
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprise AI buyers increase spending but demand proof

Enterprise AI purchases are facing tougher checks as 64% of buyers demand proof, slowing deals even as spending keeps rising.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Gartner forecasts AI spending to hit USD $64bn in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner forecasts AI spending to hit USD $64bn in 2026

Enterprise buyers are demanding clearer returns and tighter controls as global AI spending is forecast to jump to USD $64 billion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Flexera appoints Mike Jerich as Chief Executive Officer
Hybrid Cloud

Flexera appoints Mike Jerich as Chief Executive Officer

Flexera's new chief executive takes over as customers face mounting pressure to rein in cloud and AI spending across sprawling technology estates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Tech Mahindra posts $1.66bn revenue as deals top $1bn
Private Cloud

Tech Mahindra posts $1.66bn revenue as deals top $1bn

Investors are likely to focus on firmer demand as the IT services group booked its third straight quarter of deals above USD $1 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
AI Appreciation Day exposes split over workplace risks
Data Protection

AI Appreciation Day exposes split over workplace risks

Businesses are being warned that rushed AI rollouts can waste spend and add risk unless teams define clear goals and checks first.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Westcon-Comstor survey flags project delays from shortages
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor survey flags project delays from shortages

Project timelines are being stretched as 87% of channel partners move to counter hardware price swings and memory shortages, Westcon-Comstor found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
European printer market loses momentum as Q2 demand weakens
Partner Programmes

European printer market loses momentum as Q2 demand weakens

Weak business spending and falling prices left Europe's printer market below its 2025 average by Week 26, despite resilient consumer sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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Cato Networks tops USD $415 million ARR on enterprise demand
Robotics

Cato Networks tops USD $415 million ARR on enterprise demand

Enterprise appetite for single-vendor network security has lifted the company's recurring revenue 42% to USD $415 million, with 4,800 customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer
Data Protection

CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer

Demand for cloud and security services is rising, and the provider is adding sales leadership to align customer, partner and revenue strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Bank of America adds AI to EricaAssist for faster calls
Fintech

Bank of America adds AI to EricaAssist for faster calls

Call-centre staff at the bank are handling enquiries nearly a minute faster as new generative AI prompts cut call times and speed up guidance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Calero wins two 2026 CODiE awards for its platform
Digital Transformation

Calero wins two 2026 CODiE awards for its platform

The latest honours lift its CODiE tally to eight, underlining growing recognition for tools that help firms curb IT and market data spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
VIVERE picks Rimini Street to back SAP ECC systems
Digital Transformation

VIVERE picks Rimini Street to back SAP ECC systems

The Indonesian manufacturer is delaying a costly SAP S/4HANA migration, preserving continuity for customers such as Coca-Cola and Unilever.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australia lags on AI governance as adoption races ahead
Digital Transformation

Australia lags on AI governance as adoption races ahead

Only 22% of Australian organisations say they are ready to govern AI safely, as spending and use surge across daily operations.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
UK businesses overstate AI progress, EXL research finds
Data Analytics

UK businesses overstate AI progress, EXL research finds

Only 12% of UK companies qualify as AI leaders, with most still struggling to turn pilot projects into measurable returns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month