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Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration
Digital Transformation

Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration

Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Oleeo says Gen Z work criticisms miss labour shifts
Artificial Intelligence

Oleeo says Gen Z work criticisms miss labour shifts

Younger staff are being misread as disengaged, as changing career paths and AI adoption reshape expectations across the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Exclaimer adds UKG Ready link for employee data sync
Identity and Access Management

Exclaimer adds UKG Ready link for employee data sync

UKG Ready users can now automate employee data into email signatures and meeting themes, reducing manual updates for IT teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades
Software-as-a-Service

Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades

The rollout spans thousands of trade firms, promising quicker fixes and new AI tools to cut paperwork, disputes and admin costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Celonis launches context model in Ikigai Labs deal
Digital Transformation

Celonis launches context model in Ikigai Labs deal

The deal aims to help firms cut AI errors by giving agents a live picture of business processes and future scenarios.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
8x8 promotes Chris Angus to Vice President Sales EMEA
Unified Communications

8x8 promotes Chris Angus to Vice President Sales EMEA

The promotion comes as 8x8 tries to grow EMEA sales for its contact centre and customer experience software amid fierce sector competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
aconso signs Workday partnership for HR document tools
Data Protection

aconso signs Workday partnership for HR document tools

Workday users will gain automated HR paperwork, digital signatures and GDPR-aligned archiving as aconso joins its Marketplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Cornerstone appoints Brenton Smith to lead APJ push
Digital Transformation

Cornerstone appoints Brenton Smith to lead APJ push

The hire signals a sharper regional push as Cornerstone seeks to win more HR software business across Asia Pacific and Japan amid fierce competition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
UKG launches AI payroll tool to cut payment errors
Data Analytics

UKG launches AI payroll tool to cut payment errors

Errors in hourly workers' pay could be flagged sooner, as the new system analyses runs against five years of history before payday.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Celonis acquires Ikigai Labs to boost enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

Celonis acquires Ikigai Labs to boost enterprise AI

The deal gives customers planning and forecasting tools meant to make AI agents more reliable across complex enterprise systems.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last week

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Simplifi expands into Australia with human support
Enterprise Resource Planning

Simplifi expands into Australia with human support

The New Zealand software group is targeting sectors hit by labour shortages and compliance risks as it builds a local team through 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Intuit adds AI tools to Enterprise Suite for mid-market
Data Analytics

Intuit adds AI tools to Enterprise Suite for mid-market

US mid-market firms get AI-driven finance, HR and construction tools in one platform, aimed at cutting manual work and improving visibility.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Convai, Probe CX launch AI recruiter for seasonal hiring
Digital Transformation

Convai, Probe CX launch AI recruiter for seasonal hiring

Recruiters in seasonal labour markets could save time as the tool cuts candidate drop-off and speeds up screening for high-volume hiring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Remote expands payroll platform in Australia for AI
Fintech

Remote expands payroll platform in Australia for AI

Australian employers could ease cross-border payroll and compliance burdens as Remote broadens access to its platform for partners and AI agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership
Digital Transformation

NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership

NHS technology teams are facing mounting pressure as leaders warn that patchy standards and duplication are slowing better patient care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience
Digital Transformation

Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience

Higher labour costs are pushing retailers to cut hiring and raise prices as employee experience slips down the agenda, WorkJam says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
New Forest council picks Totalmobile for housing repairs
Software-as-a-Service

New Forest council picks Totalmobile for housing repairs

Tenants could see quicker updates and fewer delays as the council overhauls repair tracking and asset data across its housing stock.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029

Digital payments are set to dominate regional online shopping by 2029 as the market races towards USD $289.8 billion, a study says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week