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WRISE launches AI Labs with HKD $30m & new scientist
Data Analytics

WRISE launches AI Labs with HKD $30m & new scientist

The wealth manager will use the funds to build AI tools for advisers and client service, as firms race to lift productivity and engagement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK firms move beyond AI pilots, Vention survey finds
Digital Transformation

UK firms move beyond AI pilots, Vention survey finds

UK companies are spending more on AI training and partnerships, yet more than a third still cannot prove its business value.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Oracle expands Gemini use across Fusion & NetSuite
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle expands Gemini use across Fusion & NetSuite

Businesses will gain more choice in AI tools as Gemini is woven into Oracle's core finance, HR and supply-chain software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Entersekt appoints Clare Conway as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Entersekt appoints Clare Conway as Chief Executive Officer

The financial authentication firm is shifting to a new executive structure as it expands internationally and tackles rising fraud and scam activity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Oracle expands Google Gemini use across business apps
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle expands Google Gemini use across business apps

Oracle customers will gain more AI model choice in everyday workflows as Google's Gemini is added to Fusion Applications and NetSuite.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Equals signs long-term CNN International media deal
Fintech

Equals signs long-term CNN International media deal

The campaign is meant to lift Equals' profile among finance executives as it reports double-digit growth and GBP £58 billion in transaction volume.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Primion partners Iveda to expand AI video analytics
Software-as-a-Service

Primion partners Iveda to expand AI video analytics

European security customers will be able to add AI video analysis to existing cameras, cutting disruption and helping link access logs with footage.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Axi becomes DP World Tour's first online trading partner
Fintech

Axi becomes DP World Tour's first online trading partner

The deal gives the trading firm exposure to golf fans worldwide as it seeks to lift brand awareness in crowded overseas markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Mondelēz picks Celonis to scale AI across operations
Manufacturing

Mondelēz picks Celonis to scale AI across operations

The tie-up has already generated USD $10 million in value, as the food group uses process data to scale AI across 150 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Sage & Yooz expand finance automation to UK, Ireland
Software-as-a-Service

Sage & Yooz expand finance automation to UK, Ireland

Finance teams in the UK and Ireland will gain wider access to AI-assisted invoice processing as Sage and Yooz widen their partnership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Vertiv marks 10 years of Asia partner summit in Johor
Digital Transformation

Vertiv marks 10 years of Asia partner summit in Johor

AI and data centre demand is forcing Vertiv's Asian resellers to rethink sales plans as the group marked a decade of partner summits in Johor.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal
Software-as-a-Service

xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal

A first European contract and stronger US demand lifted annual recurring revenue to AUD $8 million as xReality broadened its defence training reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Pearson lifts half-year profit & reaffirms guidance
Artificial Intelligence

Pearson lifts half-year profit & reaffirms guidance

Stronger cash generation and a 14% rise in adjusted operating profit left the education publisher confident enough to keep full-year guidance unchanged.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Ecommpay goes live on PayControl orchestration platform
Private Cloud

Ecommpay goes live on PayControl orchestration platform

Merchants gain a new acquiring route and broader regional coverage through a single integration, reducing technical complexity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Simba Sleep lifts approvals with Snap Finance deal
Fintech

Simba Sleep lifts approvals with Snap Finance deal

More shoppers are completing mattress purchases after a second lender approved 17% of Simba's first-line declines, lifting order values by 50%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Wizlo picks Gr4vy to boost telehealth payments control
Software-as-a-Service

Wizlo picks Gr4vy to boost telehealth payments control

The tie-up should help telehealth providers avoid billing disruptions that can interrupt recurring treatments and patient access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UltraLED names EIS TechInfra as South India distributor
Digital Signage

UltraLED names EIS TechInfra as South India distributor

The distributor deal should improve LED display access and support across South India as UltraLED builds a broader national sales network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago