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Workflow Automation stories - Page 14

Workflow automation refers to designing, streamlining, executing, and automating a series of tasks so that they can be easily spread among people and technologies to fit business needs.

It can involve and be a part of coding patterns, CRM, Artificial Intelligence, ERP software and a variety of other technological fields relating to enterprise digitisation.

Workflow Automation is essential in today's rapidly changing tech landscape. Its overall goal is to optimise and streamline processes to create better business outcomes.
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Governments to deploy AI agents, tighten oversight by 2029

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Most governments will lean on AI agents for routine decisions by 2028, with stricter explainability and human oversight baked in by 2029.
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Accel-KKR buys Whip Around, boosting NZ tech appeal

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Accel-KKR acquires New Zealand-founded fleet software firm Whip Around, betting on North American growth and recurring revenue demand.
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nCino adds automated document income checks to mortgages

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nCino adds Argyle-powered tool to automate document income checks in its mortgage platform, targeting lenders when data feeds fall short.
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OneVest unveils AI-powered workspace for wealth firms

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New York fintech OneVest has launched OneVest GO, an AI-powered CRM workspace to streamline communications and workflows for wealth advisors.
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NCS links agentic AI to NVIDIA stack for sovereign use

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NCS integrates its agentic AI platforms with NVIDIA AI Enterprise to deliver sovereign, production-grade AI for regulated sectors across Asia.
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Okta unveils security blueprint for enterprise AI agents

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Okta launches AI agent security blueprint and upcoming Okta for AI Agents product to govern identity, access and kill-switch controls.
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Xero unveils 'Accountable Intelligence' for AI in finance

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Xero launches Accountable Intelligence AI to automate bookkeeping while keeping decisions, audit trails and financial oversight with humans.
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Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare

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Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
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Workiva appoints Kristen Pimpini to lead APJ growth

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Workiva names Kristen “KP” Pimpini to spearhead APJ sales and operations, backing its AI-powered reporting push across key regional markets.
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Rogo buys Offset to boost AI agents for finance pros

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Rogo acquires AI agent firm Offset to deepen automation in investment banking and buy-side workflows after its USD $75 million Series C.
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Oracle named IDC MarketScape leader in AI trade finance

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Oracle named IDC MarketScape leader for AI-enabled embedded trade finance apps, bolstering its position in bank trade digitisation.
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AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof

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As AI hype grows louder, disciplined organisations are shifting from flashy demos to proven, trustworthy tools that deliver real results.
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KuCoin unveils AI Skills Hub to power smarter crypto

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KuCoin launches AI Skills Hub, an open marketplace of modular tools letting agents tap exchange data and automate crypto workflows.
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MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year

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ServiceNow names Porsche-owned consultancy MHP Automotive Partner of the Year, citing AI-powered workflows and measurable business results.
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Fairview selects Workday to modernise HR, finance, supply

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Fairview selects Workday to overhaul HR, finance and supply chain in a multi-year move to a single AI-enabled operations platform.
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Avalara NEXT 2026 to spotlight 'agentic' tax automation

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Avalara opens registration for virtual event Avalara NEXT 2026, spotlighting “agentic” always-on tax and compliance automation for builders.
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Chartis names SAS a leader in AI governance solutions

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Chartis names SAS a category leader in AI governance, spotlighting Viya's model controls as demand for robust oversight accelerates.
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PixVerse hits unicorn status with record AI video round

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AI video platform PixVerse becomes a unicorn after a record Asia Series C funding round valuing the company at over USD $1 billion.
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Decidr, ICON partner on SAP AI to automate Procure-to-Pay

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Decidr and ICON team up to bring AI-driven Procure-to-Pay automation to SAP users across Asia-Pacific, targeting high-volume finance tasks.
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Gumloop raises USD $50m to scale workplace AI agents

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Gumloop secures USD $50m Series B to scale workplace AI agents, deepen security tools and court larger enterprise customers.