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Litera launches Clean+ cloud metadata tool for firms

Law firms can now cut hidden document data from Outlook attachments without maintaining their own server infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Artificial Intelligence

Hightekers buys Remunance to expand Rivermate in India

Existing clients will gain access to a wider international network as the acquisition gives Hightekers a stronger local base for cross-border hiring in India.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Zato hails AI agents for accountants amid staff squeeze

Firms facing a deepening hiring crunch may use specialist AI agents to handle routine accounting tasks as regulatory workloads rise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

SEI appoints Provencher to lead global services push

The new role reflects growing demand from banks and wealth managers for help modernising operations, data and security as systems grow more complex.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

LevelFive launches with fixed-price AI software model

Mid-market buyers could get software in eight to 12 weeks as the Newcastle studio bets AI will make fixed-fee delivery viable.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Plaud says ARR jumps to USD $100 million in two years

Pressure is mounting on AI groups to prove users will keep paying, after Plaud said recurring revenue hit USD $100 million in two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Plaud hits USD $100 million ARR with hardware-led AI

The milestone highlights rising demand for devices that turn workplace conversations into usable records as AI firms push beyond chatbots.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

DXC strikes global Claude AI alliance with Anthropic

The tie-up could speed AI rollout in banking, aviation and government, as DXC trains tens of thousands of engineers to deploy Claude.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft survey warns Australian firms lag on AI governance

Only 28% of Australian workers say leaders are aligned on AI strategy, underscoring a governance gap as adoption races ahead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago

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Unified Communications

NSWRL shifts contact centre to Teams with rapid rollout

Call handling has been centralised in Microsoft Teams, with NSWRL reporting a 17-second average wait after the switch.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Deloitte opens the London AI Studio with Google Cloud

UK clients could see agentic AI projects prototyped in four weeks as Deloitte expands its Google Cloud alliance and trains 1,000 staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

VinciWorks adds AI tools & training analytics portal

Compliance teams can now track behaviour, manage assignments and edit course content in one portal, reducing manual data work and extra systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

FinTech North marks 10 years with Leeds conference

The North's fintech sector now employs 20,000 people directly, as FinTech North returns to Leeds to mark its 10th anniversary.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag

Only about one in 10 senior finance candidates can prove practical AI use, leaving UK employers short of leaders able to meet new hiring demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Marketing Technologies

Magic launches postcode buyer density tool for B2B

Trials cut media wastage by up to 30% as the postcode-level analysis helps B2B marketers focus spend on higher-value buyers.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

iQanAI launches conversational AI sales app across SEA

Businesses across Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia can now automate multilingual chat sales around the clock, reducing missed leads and follow-up delays.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday