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HP launches Print AI in New Zealand for home printers
Document Management

HP launches Print AI in New Zealand for home printers

Compatible home and office printers in New Zealand will now auto-fix awkward web pages, cutting wasted paper, ink and reprints.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

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Siren appoints cybercrime experts to advisory board
Data Analytics

Siren appoints cybercrime experts to advisory board

The appointments strengthen Siren's links to law enforcement and intelligence customers as demand grows for faster cybercrime investigations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch

Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • 4 days ago
WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites
Software-as-a-Service

WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites

Search on WordPress sites could get sharper results as WP Engine widens its semantic tool beyond hosting customers, aiming to lift conversions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10
Digital Transformation

Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10

The chat-based tool aims to cut the steps between opening m10 and paying bills, as digital payments gain ground in Azerbaijan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Aziro launches CAWi to link enterprise systems securely
Software-as-a-Service

Aziro launches CAWi to link enterprise systems securely

Disparate corporate data may become easier to use as the platform lets staff query and act across systems without moving sensitive records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Bloomberg adds AI surveillance for insider dealing
Risk & Compliance

Bloomberg adds AI surveillance for insider dealing

Compliance teams could see fewer false alarms as the new models target suspicious messages tied to insider dealing and personal trading.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Google launches AI agents for database setup & ops
DevOps

Google launches AI agents for database setup & ops

Database teams could cut setup and fault-finding time as Google folds natural-language guidance into Cloud SQL, Spanner and AlloyDB tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

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Netcall adds AI tools to speed process to app delivery
Digital Transformation

Netcall adds AI tools to speed process to app delivery

Businesses could cut weeks from app projects as Netcall's new AI tools automate process mapping, search and specification drafting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software

Mid-market finance teams can now query company data in plain English as Intuit rolls out AI tools that automate close, reporting and payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Wordly rises in Inc. 5000 as AI translation demand grows
Software-as-a-Service

Wordly rises in Inc. 5000 as AI translation demand grows

Growing demand for live AI translation has pushed the software group up 1,186 places on the Inc. 5000 after 668% revenue growth.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
DeepVest launches MonitorLab for adviser market alerts
Fintech

DeepVest launches MonitorLab for adviser market alerts

Financial advisers could miss market moves without a system like MonitorLab, which tracks portfolios and signals in real time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Vardan.ai wins MongoDB challenge for Silicon Valley
Software-as-a-Service

Vardan.ai wins MongoDB challenge for Silicon Valley

The win gives the Jaipur startup a sponsored San Francisco trip and USD $50,000 in Atlas credits to scale its AI workforce platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence
Software-as-a-Service

Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence

Deal teams will save time on due diligence as Ansarada's OS Bondi spots duplicate questions while keeping sensitive data inside its secure platform.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • This month
Scoot uses Qualtrics AI to cut feedback analysis time
Software-as-a-Service

Scoot uses Qualtrics AI to cut feedback analysis time

Passengers can now see booking glitches fixed faster, as Scoot has cut feedback analysis from hours to minutes using Qualtrics AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Amazon rolls out Alexa+ in Australia via Early Access
Data Protection

Amazon rolls out Alexa+ in Australia via Early Access

Non-Prime users will face an AUD $29.99 monthly fee once Amazon's upgraded voice assistant moves beyond Early Access in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Ruby O'Rourke launches SAFE for child safety in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Ruby O'Rourke launches SAFE for child safety in Australia

Rising scrutiny of child care providers is driving demand for earlier risk detection, as the platform logs everyday observations into patterns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month