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Microsoft Excel celebrates 40 years as a mainstay for SMEs
Data Analytics

Microsoft Excel celebrates 40 years as a mainstay for SMEs

Microsoft Excel celebrates 40 years as a vital tool for UK SMEs, with 88% of finance leaders endorsing AI to enhance rather than replace it.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II
Risk & Compliance

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II, adopting no-code platforms to enhance compliance and reduce risks in regulatory reporting.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
Seventy percent of CFOs risk errors by relying on Excel for finance
Digital Transformation

Seventy percent of CFOs risk errors by relying on Excel for finance

Seventy percent of CFOs still rely on Excel for finance despite risks of costly errors, data breaches, and lack of control over critical financial data.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe
Customer Relationship Management

Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe

Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Excel stories

Solcoro launches real-time dashboard to optimise Jira Cloud health
Digital Transformation

Solcoro launches real-time dashboard to optimise Jira Cloud health

Solcoro has launched a real-time dashboard to help Jira Cloud users monitor system health and enhance performance globally with easy toolchain integration.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Five ways AI is reshaping finance talent, and how CFOs are responding
Artificial Intelligence

Five ways AI is reshaping finance talent, and how CFOs are responding

AI is transforming finance talent, pushing CFOs to prioritise AI literacy, hybrid roles and culture to unlock real business value.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)

The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is an 8.8" Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 tablet offering a sharp 165Hz display and robust gaming performance in a sleek, portable design.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles
Artificial Intelligence

AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles

AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Velixo secures funds to boost ERP reporting & automation
Software-as-a-Service

Velixo secures funds to boost ERP reporting & automation

Velixo has secured significant investment from Elephant in a Series A funding round, aimed at bolstering its ERP-connected reporting capabilities within Excel.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet
Artificial Intelligence

Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet

Sourcetable has secured USD $4.3 million in funding to launch the first AI-driven spreadsheet, aiming to revolutionise data analysis for everyday users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution
Data Analytics

Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution

Sourcetable has launched the world's first AI-driven spreadsheet, promising to revolutionise data analysis for the 750 million global users of spreadsheets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware
Malware

HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware

Researchers from HP have uncovered a rise in fake CAPTCHA challenges used by cybercriminals to install malware, exploiting users' increased online click tolerance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in

The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Data democratisation is a balance between empowerment and best practice
EduTech

Data democratisation is a balance between empowerment and best practice

Data Democratisation offers the potential for self-service solutions, but risks of misuse call for a careful balance between user empowerment and proper data management practices.

By Michael Ogilvie • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Five ways AI-powered automation can make finance operations easier
Enterprise Resource Planning

Five ways AI-powered automation can make finance operations easier

AI-powered automation offers significant potential to streamline finance operations: from user-friendly interfaces to handling unstructured data.

By Lee Hawksley • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Excel stories

How QLD's leading painting contractor turned chaos into clarity with Cloud ERP
DevOps

How QLD's leading painting contractor turned chaos into clarity with Cloud ERP

Usher Group, Queensland's largest painting contractor, transformed their operations by adopting NetSuite, achieving real-time financial visibility and operational efficiency.

By Annexa • 6 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
Risk & Compliance

CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365

CCL has launched a readiness workshop for Copilot, a Microsoft 365 service. Expected to empower private enterprises and public organisations with AI capabilities, it aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity securely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024