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UiPath: AI agents force rethink of junior tech roles
Digital Transformation

UiPath: AI agents force rethink of junior tech roles

Routine junior tasks could soon be handed to AI agents, forcing firms to redeploy early-career staff towards strategic work, UiPath's CEO says.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Today
Abbyy names Paula Sanders Chief Customer Experience Officer
Digital Transformation

Abbyy names Paula Sanders Chief Customer Experience Officer

The restructure aims to cut handoffs between sales, support and implementation as software buyers demand clearer ownership after purchase.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance
Digital Transformation

Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance

The funding will help automate a USD $600 billion maintenance burden that leaves large firms reliant on consultants and ageing know-how.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
SAP & NVIDIA expand OpenShell for AI agent governance
Data Protection

SAP & NVIDIA expand OpenShell for AI agent governance

Enterprise users should gain tighter control over AI agents, as SAP and NVIDIA link runtime isolation with business authorisation and audit trails.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
TechnologyOne launches AI agent for university students
EduTech

TechnologyOne launches AI agent for university students

University support could become easier as TechnologyOne rolls out a conversational AI agent linking students to enrolment, resources and tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Boomi named leader in Forrester adaptive orchestration
Digital Transformation

Boomi named leader in Forrester adaptive orchestration

Businesses need less reworking of automated workflows as demand shifts, and Forrester says Boomi is best placed to provide it.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
ProCredit picks Teciem's Kondor Up for treasury overhaul
Software-as-a-Service

ProCredit picks Teciem's Kondor Up for treasury overhaul

The banking group aims to improve automation, risk visibility and local compliance as it replaces ageing treasury systems across ten markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Iron Mountain wins first-time analyst nods for InSight DXP
Software-as-a-Service

Iron Mountain wins first-time analyst nods for InSight DXP

It boosts Iron Mountain's push into AI-ready records management as the platform gains broader analyst attention across document processing and analytics.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 2 days ago
TechnologyOne launches AI tools for students & councils
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne launches AI tools for students & councils

Students, council residents and back-office staff may see faster service as the software group embeds AI into everyday workflows.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Fleetio opens AI Service Advisor after maintenance beta
Software-as-a-Service

Fleetio opens AI Service Advisor after maintenance beta

Fleets could save time on repairs as the software now automates routine maintenance decisions after a beta that reviewed USD $1.4 billion in spend.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week

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Air IT launches AI services to close SME decision gap
Digital Transformation

Air IT launches AI services to close SME decision gap

SMEs under pressure to prove returns from AI can now tap pre-built agents and workshops aimed at turning pilot projects into measurable gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for governed AI execution
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle launches Fusion Claw for governed AI execution

The new runtime aims to let firms automate longer workflows in finance, HR and supply chain under tighter governance and audit controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Lumera warns legacy systems hold back group protection
Data Analytics

Lumera warns legacy systems hold back group protection

Fragmented administration platforms are making it harder for UK group protection insurers to cut manual work and connect with employers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs
Digital Transformation

Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs

Most Australian accounting firms expect AI to reshape hiring and services, rather than reduce headcount, the Xero survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Brackett opens index to test AI agents' effectiveness
Software-as-a-Service

Brackett opens index to test AI agents' effectiveness

Businesses trialling AI agents now have a public benchmark to judge whether they can handle exceptions, learn and stay reliable in operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million
Software-as-a-Service

Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million

Procurement teams could cut manual work and spot savings sooner as Aron raises USD $8 million to roll out its AI co-pilot.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Yesterday
Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years
Software-as-a-Service

Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years

Regulated firms are adopting its automation tools faster than many rivals, with the Manchester startup processing five million cases in under three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago