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Hotels warned on AI readiness as tools gain traction
Software-as-a-Service

Hotels warned on AI readiness as tools gain traction

Hotels risk wasting AI investment unless they fix disconnected systems, unreliable data and staff training first, Access Hospitality says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Daon wins patent for real-time AI agent authorisation
Data Protection

Daon wins patent for real-time AI agent authorisation

Banks and insurers could soon grant AI agents narrower, time-limited access to sensitive systems under Daon's new patent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Sage & Yooz expand finance automation to UK, Ireland
Software-as-a-Service

Sage & Yooz expand finance automation to UK, Ireland

Finance teams in the UK and Ireland will gain wider access to AI-assisted invoice processing as Sage and Yooz widen their partnership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains
Manufacturing

Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains

Frontline modernisation with AI is delivering productivity, profit and retention gains as manufacturers and logisticians target specific workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Best Buy adopts Google Cloud federation for developers
Hybrid Cloud

Best Buy adopts Google Cloud federation for developers

Developers at Best Buy can now log into Google Cloud with Microsoft Entra ID, cutting key rotation and sharpening audit trails.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards
Software-as-a-Service

ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards

Mid-market finance teams in Australia and New Zealand can now cut manual work as ProSpend adds Archa's credit-backed virtual cards to its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Ping Identity adds MyChart fraud tools to Epic Toolbox
Data Protection

Ping Identity adds MyChart fraud tools to Epic Toolbox

Healthcare providers can cut fraud and account takeover risks on MyChart, while keeping patient sign-ups and recovery simple.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
G2A launches AI support agent called Dave for sellers
Software-as-a-Service

G2A launches AI support agent called Dave for sellers

The rollout should ease support bottlenecks for sellers as the tool handles surges in game-release enquiries across 180 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Cowbell launches OMNI AI system for specialty insurance
Risk & Compliance

Cowbell launches OMNI AI system for specialty insurance

Eligible quotes now take minutes, as the system has lifted new business by 53% and shortened product launches to six weeks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Infosys migrates NTN eCommerce platform to SAP cloud
Digital Transformation

Infosys migrates NTN eCommerce platform to SAP cloud

The shift is meant to cut maintenance work and improve reliability after NTN moved its core e-WINGS sales platform off local servers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

AI adoption rises in UK without widespread job losses
Digital Transformation

AI adoption rises in UK without widespread job losses

Most UK employers are retraining staff rather than cutting posts, as AI adoption rises to 35% among businesses with 10 or more employees.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
AI firms urged to ditch tokens for outcome pricing
Space

AI firms urged to ditch tokens for outcome pricing

Enterprises are seeing AI bills rise faster than value, as token pricing ties spend to usage rather than the business outcomes buyers want.

By Sam Harris • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Singapore Management University modernises operations
Software-as-a-Service

Singapore Management University modernises operations

The overhaul has already triggered nearly 3,900 workflows and onboarded more than 10,000 suppliers, tightening controls across campus operations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Fenergo launches Fen-AI platform for bank compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Fenergo launches Fen-AI platform for bank compliance

Banks could cut onboarding and compliance workloads as Fenergo's Fen-AI ties every AI action to a full audit trail for regulators.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Australian firms race to appoint chief AI officers
Digital Transformation

Australian firms race to appoint chief AI officers

Almost half of Australian organisations now have AI chiefs, with the role set to become a permanent fixture as governance concerns grow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Brivo launches AI Week to show practical security uses
Software-as-a-Service

Brivo launches AI Week to show practical security uses

Security buyers are being given concrete AI workflows and tools as Brivo seeks to show how quickly the technology can improve operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Canadian workers say employers favour tech over careers
Digital Transformation

Canadian workers say employers favour tech over careers

Many Canadian staff fear AI spending is outpacing training, with 51% saying employers favour new tools over career development.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Huel cuts month-end close by two days after overhaul
Software-as-a-Service

Huel cuts month-end close by two days after overhaul

Finance staff at Huel now close the books two working days faster after automating reconciliations and workflows, with no extra headcount.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026