Procurement stories - Page 8

LogicMonitor has launched Edwin AI on AWS Marketplace, enabling IT teams to automate incident management and boost operational efficiency in ITOps.

Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.

Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.

Emburse has launched the Sage Intacct Connector to streamline expense management and enhance spending control for small and mid-sized businesses.

Lenovo ranks eighth in Gartner's 2025 Supply Chain Top 25, climbing two places thanks to AI-driven efficiency and global digital transformation.

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

The UK government awards Altana a GBP £8m contract to deliver an AI-driven supply chain platform, enhancing policy and security across multiple departments.

Only 32% of UK firms use AI in procurement, risking competitive disadvantage as early adopters gain efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.

Novus Power has chosen ProScope to manage operations as it rapidly expands in renewable energy, ensuring streamlined project control and growth support.

HCLTech and UiPath have partnered to deliver scalable agentic automation, combining AI and automation to boost business agility and efficiency globally.

Shadow spend drains UK firms' margins, with £1 in every £10 untracked, but AI and automation offer promising solutions to boost spend visibility and control.

Workday has launched new Illuminate AI agents to boost HR and finance productivity, streamlining hiring, contracts, and frontline worker support.

Siemens Digital Industries Software will acquire Wevolver to enhance its Supplyframe platform and expand its reach to millions of engineers worldwide.

Peter Budweiser of Celonis urges that visibility and real-time data are essential for transforming supply chains amid ongoing global disruptions.

Oracle has revealed that major engineering firms including Black & Veatch and WSP Global are using its Fusion Cloud Applications to boost operational efficiency.

Palo Alto Networks has reached USD $1.5 billion in sales through Google Cloud Marketplace, underscoring its commitment to cloud and AI security advancements.

Payhawk has unveiled the AI Office of the CFO, a new suite of AI agents aimed at enhancing finance teams' efficiency by automating critical tasks.

ISMS.online has unveiled a new integrated SOC 2 solution, aiming to streamline compliance for organisations and foster greater market confidence.

The London School of Economics has partnered with Globality to enhance procurement efficiency using AI technology amid budget pressures in higher education.

Worley partners with Dell Technologies to launch an AI Factory, aiming to revolutionise project delivery and enhance innovation within sustainable energy.