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TCS signs multi-year IT transformation deal with Elopak
Data Analytics

TCS signs multi-year IT transformation deal with Elopak

The packaging group aims to improve efficiency and user experience as TCS takes control of its global IT operations under a multi-year deal.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
AroFlo launches partner network for trade advisers
Software-as-a-Service

AroFlo launches partner network for trade advisers

Trade advisers in Australia and New Zealand will get referral fees, training and support as AroFlo expands its route to market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Kaseya opens Intelligence platform to Claude, Copilot
Software-as-a-Service

Kaseya opens Intelligence platform to Claude, Copilot

IT teams will be able to use Claude and Microsoft Copilot for real-time Kaseya workflows, with general release due in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud
Software-as-a-Service

1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud

The listing should speed procurement for cloud customers as employers face rising risks from impersonation, fraud and stolen credentials.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
AroFlo launches partner network for trade businesses
Software-as-a-Service

AroFlo launches partner network for trade businesses

Trade firms could get quicker setup and less disruption as the new network links AroFlo software with advisers, developers and accountants.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
monday.com appoints Ben Barnett as EMEA General Manager
Software-as-a-Service

monday.com appoints Ben Barnett as EMEA General Manager

The move puts a longtime London executive in charge of a region that generated 26% year-on-year revenue growth and serves 27,000 customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant
Software-as-a-Service

Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant

The win highlights growing demand for governed AI tools that speed up identity admin without weakening approvals, audit trails or compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
ConnectWise launches AI-native platform for Predictive IT
Digital Transformation

ConnectWise launches AI-native platform for Predictive IT

MSPs could trim ticket loads and lift margins as the new platform ties AI automation to service workflows and security operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Totalmobile expands into Canada with Toronto headquarters
Digital Transformation

Totalmobile expands into Canada with Toronto headquarters

Frontline service providers in Canada are under growing pressure to modernise as labour shortages and ageing systems strain delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Tanium named ISG leader in digital employee experience
Digital Transformation

Tanium named ISG leader in digital employee experience

Demand for automated workplace support is rising as ISG put Tanium among the top digital employee experience vendors in its 2025 study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI
Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI

It aims to cut alert fatigue and speed investigations by using network data to prioritise issues and automate routine remediation for IT teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag

Many large UK firms are still struggling to embed AI into daily operations, despite strong demand and rising governance spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Infosys to modernise Valmet IT with AI-first model
Hybrid Cloud

Infosys to modernise Valmet IT with AI-first model

The deal is set to cut costs and speed issue resolution as Valmet shifts core IT operations onto an AI-led, cloud-based model.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Publicis Sapient launches AI platform for IT operations
Digital Transformation

Publicis Sapient launches AI platform for IT operations

Enterprises could cut IT support costs by up to 45% as the platform spots and fixes faults before they disrupt operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ManageEngine rolls out Zia Agents for IT automation
Data Protection

ManageEngine rolls out Zia Agents for IT automation

The rollout gives enterprise IT teams autonomous task execution across service, security and endpoint management, with built-in privacy controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Asana unveils AI work suite for human & agent teams
Customer Relationship Management

Asana unveils AI work suite for human & agent teams

Australian businesses may struggle to keep up as Asana expands AI across workflows, with only 14% having scaled it organisation-wide.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
PagerDuty names Ingram Micro sole Australian distributor
DevOps

PagerDuty names Ingram Micro sole Australian distributor

Australian solution providers will gain simpler access to PagerDuty's incident management tools as the vendor taps Ingram Micro's reseller network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Platform Housing Group picks Totalmobile for repairs
Digital Transformation

Platform Housing Group picks Totalmobile for repairs

The deal will give 120,000 customers a single view of repairs and safety data across 50,000 homes, replacing fragmented systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month