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AI summaries overtake workplace communications, Fresh says
Digital Transformation

AI summaries overtake workplace communications, Fresh says

Employees are increasingly seeing company news through AI first, raising concerns that automated summaries are stripping out tone and context.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future
Data Protection

Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future

Irish fintechs are helping finance chiefs cut costs, speed up funding decisions and ease compliance across capital, accounting and payments.

By Tiarnan McCaughan • 4 min read • Last week
iManage launches MCP Server to link content with AI
Software-as-a-Service

iManage launches MCP Server to link content with AI

The new server could cut integration work for firms using several AI tools, while keeping sensitive documents governed inside iManage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Plat4mation rolls out Luminance across 13 countries
Document Management

Plat4mation rolls out Luminance across 13 countries

As contract volumes rose, the consultancy turned to AI to speed reviews, cut missed risks and keep legal oversight consistent in 13 markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Sinch survey finds 74% of firms rolled back AI agents
Digital Transformation

Sinch survey finds 74% of firms rolled back AI agents

Governance and safety costs are now overtaking development as many firms struggle to keep live customer-facing AI agents reliable and compliant.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Xero launches XeroForce AI agent builder for finance
Data Protection

Xero launches XeroForce AI agent builder for finance

The tool could cut repetitive finance admin for accountants and small businesses, while keeping every automated step logged for compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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Silks adds Credas ID checks to UK law firm compliance
Data Protection

Silks adds Credas ID checks to UK law firm compliance

Mid-market law firms can now cut onboarding delays as verified ID checks are fed straight into compliance records within Silks' platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
RAMMP launches free AI connector for Claude, ChatGPT
Software-as-a-Service

RAMMP launches free AI connector for Claude, ChatGPT

Small businesses can now diagnose trust gaps in marketing campaigns through Claude or ChatGPT without paying for RAMMP's score itself.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
The Pillars marks first year with 300-member growth
Customer Experience

The Pillars marks first year with 300-member growth

More than 300 members have joined The Pillars in eight months, turning Sydney's private club into a venue for deals, partnerships and referrals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service
Data Protection

Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service

Businesses can now buy senior cyber security leadership on a flexible basis, easing compliance pressure without the cost of a full-time executive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Lexsoft links T3 legal knowledge tool to AI platforms
Customer Relationship Management

Lexsoft links T3 legal knowledge tool to AI platforms

Law firms can now pull reviewed T3 knowledge into Copilot, Claude and Gemini without moving data outside approved environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Veracity names Bayfield as Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Veracity names Bayfield as Chief Executive Officer

The Brisbane IT services group is keeping its brand as it pushes deeper into not-for-profit work after Evergreen's acquisition and Lyra transition.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high

Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts
Digital Transformation

Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts

Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Pine Services Group buys Stratus in first Australia move
Customer Relationship Management

Pine Services Group buys Stratus in first Australia move

The deal gives the US-backed group a foothold in Australia and adds more than 55 specialists to its portfolio of ERP services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board
Supply Chain

Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board

Audit committees now want earlier, clearer updates from finance chiefs as volatility makes late reporting a bigger governance risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
UK outlines cyber & AI regulatory overhaul in King's Speech
Data Protection

UK outlines cyber & AI regulatory overhaul in King's Speech

Businesses face tighter reporting and new rules as ministers move to overhaul cyber security, AI oversight and digital identity regulation.

By Mark Tarre • 9 min read • This month
Australian employers shift towards skills-based hiring
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australian employers shift towards skills-based hiring

Hiring decisions are increasingly being driven by skills and fit, as AI-polished CVs and big-name employers lose their edge in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month