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ABBYY, Desktop Imaging automate NZ council rebates, invoices

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
AI document tools slash manual workloads at Wellington City Council and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, boosting compliance and payment speed.
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IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
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Stagwell unveils The Machine AI offering for marketers

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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Stagwell launches The Machine, an AI “agentic OS” that unifies marketers' existing tools like Figma, Slack, Teams and Adobe into one layer.
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Recast Software recognised with 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Recast Software lands 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges, underscoring strong customer-led momentum for its Microsoft-focused endpoint tools.
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Boards to demand real-world returns from AI in 2026

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
Boards will pivot AI from hype to hard numbers in 2026, slashing speculative spend and backing smaller models with provable returns.
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Prometheus acquires Actenum to boost AI scheduling

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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erp
Prometheus buys Canadian AI scheduler Actenum to sharpen data-driven planning for asset-heavy sectors from oil and gas to utilities.
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Zoom launches AI Companion 3.0 with agentic workflows

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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uc
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data protection
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encryption
Zoom unveils AI Companion 3.0, adding agentic workflows, a browser hub for work orchestration and standalone access from USD $10 a month.
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Celonis predicts context‑aware AI to reshape supply chains

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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it automation
Celonis forecasts context-aware AI, autonomous operations and open platforms will overhaul global supply chains and competition by 2026.
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Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Gartner says six trends from hybrid computing to geopatriation will redefine IT infrastructure, operations and risk planning by 2026.
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Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Sage has been named a leader in IDC's 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.
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AI risks intensify cyber threats to critical infrastructure OT

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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iot security
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api
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llms
AI deployment in critical infrastructure raises cyber security risks as attackers exploit operational technology networks with advanced AI-driven tactics.
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Primer unveils AI tool to boost efficiency for payments teams

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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fintech
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data privacy
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ai
Primer launches Primer Companion, an AI tool designed to boost efficiency by automating and optimising payment teams' operations in real time.
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OVHcloud launches quantum platform to boost European sovereignty

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
OVHcloud launches a Quantum Platform offering EU businesses cloud access to eight quantum computers, including Pasqal's 100-qubit Orion Beta, bolstering digital sovereignty.
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Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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fleet management
Blue Yonder launches AI-enhanced Transportation Management system to boost supply chain resilience, efficiency and sustainability amid rising operational pressures.
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SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains

Fri, 9th May 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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llms
While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.
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Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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microsoft
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licensing
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opinion
UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.
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Quantum computing remains distant despite advancements

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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edutech
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paas
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encryption
A Forrester report reveals that while quantum computing has made strides, practical applications remain a decade away due to persistent challenges.
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Brightcove unveils AI Suite for enhanced video engagement

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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martech
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personalisation
Brightcove unveils AI Suite to revolutionise video technology with AI-powered tools for content creation, management, engagement, and cost efficiency.
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Ansys integrates NVIDIA Omniverse for real-time chip design

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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semiconductors
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data analytics
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api
Ansys is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse APIs to enable real-time 3D-IC visualisation, aiding semiconductor chip design through enhanced multiphysics diagnostics.
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Spirent Communications introduces CNF resiliency testing for 5G

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Spirent Communications unveils cloud-native function resiliency testing for its Landslide solution to aid MNOs and NEMs in the shift to cloud-native 5G services.