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OCN London transforms finance with AccountsIQ cloud platform

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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OCN London has streamlined its finance operations and cut costs by adopting AccountsIQ's cloud accounting platform, enhancing automation and real-time reporting.
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Confluent unveils platform to bridge AI context gap with real-time data

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Confluent launches Confluent Intelligence, a platform providing real-time data streaming to enhance AI context and support scalable, event-driven AI systems.
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AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A new report forecasts AI-driven tech and unified strategies will transform hotel operations by 2026, boosting innovation, sustainability and guest experiences.
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Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Tokenised funds are forecast to surge from $4 billion in 2024 to $235 billion by 2029, driven by growing links between traditional asset management and DeFi platforms.
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How AI in spreadsheets offers a practical path for business leaders

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Many business leaders hesitate on AI adoption due to cost and complexity, but embedding AI in spreadsheets offers a practical, immediate solution.
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Sales enablement failing as poor data undermines pipeline impact

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Many sales enablement programmes fail as poor pipeline data and structure hinder lasting impact, warns Mentor Group's latest research.
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UK firms boost AI investment & upskilling despite challenges

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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UK firms are boosting AI investment and upskilling plans, with 42% hiring for AI roles amid inflation and rising energy costs, says Barclays survey.
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Cisco launches Data Fabric to unify machine data for AI insights

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Cisco launches Data Fabric platform, unifying machine data to streamline AI model training, automated workflows and real-time operational insights for enterprises.
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Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.
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Seventy percent of CFOs risk errors by relying on Excel for finance

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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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.
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Trilliant unveils analytics platform to cut utility losses

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Trilliant launches cloud-independent Analytics as a Service to help utilities cut energy losses by enhancing data analysis, forecasting and decision-making.
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Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
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Datadog unveils open-source AI models for better observability

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Datadog has launched two AI foundation models, Toto and BOOM, for advanced anomaly detection in observability, available now as open-source tools.
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SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains

Fri, 9th May 2025
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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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John Ederer appointed Chief Financial Officer at Teradata

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Teradata appoints John Ederer as CFO, tasking him with steering financial strategy and fostering growth amid rising AI opportunities.
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OneShot.ai unveils Execution OS to unite AI & human sales teams

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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OneShot.ai has launched Execution OS, a platform combining AI with human expertise to improve sales and marketing go-to-market strategies.
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Pigment launches AI Analyst Agent to transform business plans

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Pigment has unveiled Analyst Agent, its inaugural AI tool, aimed at empowering senior executives to enhance business strategy amid evolving market conditions.
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UK accountants face rising demand for strategic advice

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A study by Modulr reveals that 75% of UK accountants are facing rising demand for advisory services, while inefficiencies in payment processes hinder productivity.
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Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
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AI boosts server revenue growth despite market challenges

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Server revenue surged by 22.9% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by booming AI platform demands, according to CONTEXT's latest market forecast.