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Deel launches Akai to automate back-office workflows

Deel expands Akai automation platform to help operations teams cut manual back-office work across finance, tax, payroll and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Tech Mahindra deepens UKG partnership in North America

Tech Mahindra deepens UKG tie-up to deploy workforce software for its own staff and expand services for North American clients.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Human Capital Management

Irish SMEs unprepared for EU pay transparency rules

Irish SMEs face a compliance scramble as HRLocker finds most employers lack the records and systems needed for EU pay transparency rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Unified Communications

8x8 adds AI tools & live analytics to Platform for CX

8x8 upgrades Platform for CX with AI Studio, live queue dashboards and silent mobile authentication to cut integration delays and login friction.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Firewalls

WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security

WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce to help managed service providers automate security investigations and response across client environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment

Gartner survey finds AI-driven layoffs fail to lift ROI, as better returns come from firms investing in skills, roles and operating models.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Rippling adds Splashtop remote access for IT teams

Splashtop and Rippling bring remote desktop control into device management, giving IT teams one-click support for Mac and Windows devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Human Capital Management

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion

Dex, the London-based recruitment technology company, secures USD $5.3 million seed funding to expand its AI talent-matching service into the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Digital Transformation

Okta warns Australian firms on AI agent security gap

Okta says Australian organisations are racing ahead with AI agents, but only 10% have identity systems ready to secure them and 41% lack clear ownership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Hybrid & Remote Work

Rivermate unifies EOR brands into single global platform

Rivermate folds Eos, Serviap and Hightekers EOR into one global platform spanning 38 legal entities and more than 180 countries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last week

Multi-factor authentication

Freshworks data shows after-hours IT support gap widens

Freshworks data shows nearly half of IT support tickets now arrive after hours as hybrid work leaves service desks struggling to keep up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Banks struggle to move AI pilots beyond test stage

Banks are hitting old systems, poor data and regulatory hurdles as AI pilots stall, with most projects still stuck in test mode.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

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Human Capital Management

Baxter Freight wins B Corp certification in Nottingham

Baxter Freight wins B Corp status, as the Nottingham logistics firm puts supply-chain emissions, staff welfare and community work under the spotlight.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data Analytics

FMG goes live with Workday HCM for core people systems

FMG replaces legacy people systems with Workday HCM, payroll and absence tools as the New Zealand insurer targets faster reporting and compliance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Manufacturing

Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants

Mars to expand Wodonga pet food plant and build new wet pouch facility in AUD $200 million Australian manufacturing push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Digital Transformation

Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer

Cezanne names Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer to sharpen its HR and payroll platform as the software firm expands its leadership team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Customer Experience

FICO urges UK lenders to use AI in collections for payments

FICO says UK lenders should use AI in collections as missed card payments and balances rise, adding pressure to manual recovery teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Digital Transformation

Infios named Gartner warehouse management leader again

Infios secures its eighth straight Gartner Leader nod for warehouse management systems, buoyed by a 4.5-star customer rating and strong retailer uptake.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago