Professional services stories - Page 1

AI: The future belongs to those who put the humans in the machine first
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AI in law is evolving to amplify human judgment, using curated data and reasoning to enhance legal advice, not just recall case law.

Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices
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Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.

Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth
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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.

Ventrica invests GBP £4.2 million to boost CX with Zendesk
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Ventrica has launched Ventrica Digital with a GBP £4.2 million investment to enhance customer experience using Zendesk’s platform and services over three years.

EY launches Studio+ to drive customer-centric AI transformation
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EY launches Studio+, combining design, sales, marketing, and AI expertise to help businesses transform customer experiences and drive growth amid digital shifts.

Smartsheet & PwC UK partner to drive enterprise transformation
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Smartsheet teams up with PwC UK to enhance enterprise transformation in public sector and finance using AI-driven work management solutions.

Contractor & consulting roles surge as global hiring shifts
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Contractor and consulting roles surge globally, with Oyster reporting a 46% rise in contractor engagements and a tenfold increase in consulting hires in 2024.

Half of British adults would trust AI for legal contracts
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Half of British adults would trust AI to handle legal contracts, with 56% open to using it for interpreting terms despite potential risks highlighted by experts.

Rimini Street names new COO to drive global growth strategy
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Rimini Street appoints Vijay Kumar as COO to spearhead global growth, focusing on operational efficiency and innovative IT solutions without ERP upgrades.

Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams
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Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.

Unpredictable cash flow stifles US agency growth & profits
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Unpredictable cash flow is hindering growth for 63% of US marketing agencies, delaying hires and investment, says an Ignition survey.

Rubrik & Rackspace launch managed cyber recovery for clouds
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Rubrik and Rackspace have launched the Rackspace Cyber Recovery Service to help businesses quickly recover from ransomware in public cloud environments.

Cloudera unveils AI-powered data visualisation tools for ANZ
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Cloudera launches AI-powered Data Visualisation software for secure on-premises use across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing hybrid cloud data insights.

Responsive launches Agent Studio to automate RFP processes
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Responsive unveils Agent Studio, a no-code platform letting enterprise teams build custom AI agents to streamline compliance, risk, and RFP processes effectively.

Pat Murphy to succeed Shane Baker as Experteq chief in 2025
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Experteq announces Pat Murphy will succeed Shane Baker as CEO in September 2025, ensuring continuity after Baker's 12 years of leadership.
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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition
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Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.

Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead strategy push
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Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead business transformation and strategy, marking a major step in expanding its client offerings amid growing demand.

FloQast & PwC Belgium join forces to modernise accounting
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FloQast and PwC Belgium partner to enhance accounting for EMEA firms using AI-driven workflow tech and financial closing expertise for efficiency.

Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach
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The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.

Filevine launches AI Assistant to chat with complete case data
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Filevine launches FilevineAI with an AI Legal Assistant for lawyers to chat securely with all case files, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in legal work.