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Jamf launches Beacon threat-hunting service for Mac
Endpoint Protection

Jamf launches Beacon threat-hunting service for Mac

Rising Mac adoption has left many security teams short of Apple-specific expertise, prompting Jamf to add dedicated threat hunting and investigations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Alpha FMC launches AI engine for fund document compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Alpha FMC launches AI engine for fund document compliance

Fund managers could cut compliance review times sharply as Alpha FMC says its AI engine checked documents faster and more accurately than humans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Nasuni wins sixth NorthFace award, tops G2 reports
Software-as-a-Service

Nasuni wins sixth NorthFace award, tops G2 reports

Audited feedback has lifted Nasuni's customer-service standing, with a 98% CSAT score and top G2 placements across 15 categories.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Attackers abuse trust as ClickFix spreads to macOS
Ransomware

Attackers abuse trust as ClickFix spreads to macOS

The tactic now reaches Mac users, as attackers turn to trusted tools and social engineering to evade defences and steal credentials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
NiCE launches AI partner scheme for enterprise delivery
Digital Transformation

NiCE launches AI partner scheme for enterprise delivery

Enterprise buyers could benefit as NiCE ties partner status to certified staff, live deployments and verified results in a new AI scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AZK Media appoints Kathryn Goater as Senior Account Director
Software-as-a-Service

AZK Media appoints Kathryn Goater as Senior Account Director

The hire comes as demand rises for senior communications support, with AI-driven search putting fresh emphasis on earned media and executive profiles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AWS commits USD $1 billion to embedded AI engineers
Software-as-a-Service

AWS commits USD $1 billion to embedded AI engineers

The move targets firms struggling to shift AI pilots into live systems, with AWS embedding engineers to speed deployment and cut reliance on consultants.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
V2 AI hires four executives as enterprise demand soars
Digital Transformation

V2 AI hires four executives as enterprise demand soars

Growing enterprise demand has prompted V2 AI to add senior leadership as it tackles rising AI spending across Australia and Asia-Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Reptune names Rolf van de Velde as Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

Reptune names Rolf van de Velde as Chief Executive

More multinationals must now file transfer pricing documentation, widening demand for Reptune's software as it names Rolf van de Velde Chief Executive Officer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Professional services stories

Amazon says Louisiana investment tops USD $35 billion
Data centers

Amazon says Louisiana investment tops USD $35 billion

Louisiana's economy has gained more than USD $33 billion in GDP from the company's spending and pay since 2010, Amazon said.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push
Agricultural Technology

Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push

The deal gives agriculture and industrial clients broader communications support as specialist agencies chase scale in policy-driven sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
SoFi launches small-business loans for its members
Fintech

SoFi launches small-business loans for its members

Small business owners facing tighter credit can now seek fixed-rate funding of up to USD $250,000 through SoFi, with decisions in minutes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Adelaide tax lawyer says AI helps firm hire juniors
Digital Transformation

Adelaide tax lawyer says AI helps firm hire juniors

A complex tax case has helped Cartland Law grow to 23 staff, with its founder saying AI has widened rather than shrunk junior hiring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers
eLearning

Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers

A lean network of specialists helped Echo3 sell more than 80,000 health and safety courses while keeping costs low in its early years.

By Alex King • 3 min read • Last week
Poor data quality is biggest barrier to AI adoption
Data Analytics

Poor data quality is biggest barrier to AI adoption

Poor data quality is holding back AI projects at UK professional services firms, with 34% of senior leaders calling it the main barrier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
BDO UK partners with MindBridge on audit analytics
Data Analytics

BDO UK partners with MindBridge on audit analytics

The move will let auditors review entire ledgers for anomalies, as BDO UK seeks to lift quality and reduce manual sampling ahead of year ends.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Evernex buys Empowered & OrderWork in UK expansion
Digital Transformation

Evernex buys Empowered & OrderWork in UK expansion

The deal broadens the IT services group's reach into deployment work and field service software, while adding a bigger UK base.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
NLB Services repositions as an enterprise transformation company
Manufacturing

NLB Services repositions as an enterprise transformation company

Clients seeking fewer vendors may now get workforce, technology and risk support from one provider as AI deployments scale beyond pilots.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week