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Geekflare pivots from publishing to launch SaaS tools
Software-as-a-Service

Geekflare pivots from publishing to launch SaaS tools

Geekflare shifts from pure tech publisher to SaaS, launching Geekflare AI and Geekflare API after surpassing 100 million global readers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
DXC opens London AI experience hub to drive co-creation
Digital Transformation

DXC opens London AI experience hub to drive co-creation

DXC opens a central London Customer Experience Centre to co-create AI and automation solutions with clients and expand its UK presence.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand
Digital Transformation

Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand

Persistent named world's fastest-growing IT services brand as value jumps 22% to USD $989 million in Brand Finance 2026 ranking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
KPMG deepens SAP alliance to drive cloud & AI shift
Digital Transformation

KPMG deepens SAP alliance to drive cloud & AI shift

KPMG wins top-tier SAP strategic partner status to accelerate cloud and AI transformations with a trusted, “AI-first” delivery approach.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
FiLLi Cafe adopts Oracle NetSuite to drive global growth
Data Analytics

FiLLi Cafe adopts Oracle NetSuite to drive global growth

FiLLi Cafe adopts Oracle NetSuite to streamline finance, inventory and franchise operations as it scales to 100-plus sites in 13 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Hype & Dexter rebrands to Avidly APAC in ANZ shift
Customer Relationship Management

Hype & Dexter rebrands to Avidly APAC in ANZ shift

Hype & Dexter has rebranded as Avidly APAC, aligning with Avidly Group to scale HubSpot-focused services across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Regulation delays payroll projects but AI tools beckon
Digital Transformation

Regulation delays payroll projects but AI tools beckon

Regulatory uncertainty stalls most payroll projects, yet leaders eye AI tools to cut compliance strain and sharpen workforce planning.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Pearson warns AI gains hinge on urgent workforce reskilling
Digital Transformation

Pearson warns AI gains hinge on urgent workforce reskilling

Pearson says US could gain up to USD $6.6 trillion from AI by 2034, but only if employers urgently invest in reskilling and task-level redesign.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Business Transformation stories

Wesfarmers partners Google Cloud to expand AI in retail
Digital Transformation

Wesfarmers partners Google Cloud to expand AI in retail

Wesfarmers has struck a multi-year deal with Google Cloud to deploy agentic AI across Kmart, Officeworks, Priceline and OnePass stores.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
AA launches AI apprenticeship with Multiverse in UK
Digital Transformation

AA launches AI apprenticeship with Multiverse in UK

AA teams with Multiverse on an AI apprenticeship to upskill staff in everyday roles, aiming to boost planning, efficiency and customer service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Oracle NetSuite unveils AI-centric NetSuite Next in UAE
Data Analytics

Oracle NetSuite unveils AI-centric NetSuite Next in UAE

Oracle NetSuite unveils NetSuite Next in the UAE, embedding AI assistants, agentic workflows and analytics across its cloud ERP suite.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Australian leaders target stronger data & AI by 2026
Data Analytics

Australian leaders target stronger data & AI by 2026

Australian executives ramp up data governance and AI for reporting by 2026, tackling siloed information and slow access to real-time insight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Adactin joins national register for AI service providers
DevOps

Adactin joins national register for AI service providers

Adactin has been added to Australia's national AI Directory, linking its cloud and AI services with organisations seeking local expertise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Leaders overestimate UK organisations' AI readiness gap
Digital Transformation

Leaders overestimate UK organisations' AI readiness gap

Senior leaders see UK organisations as AI ready, but managers report weaker strategy, governance and skills, risking stalled deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills
Digital Transformation

UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills

UK firms told to overhaul SAP hiring, prioritising skills, learning and well-being as talent shortages deepen and candidates gain leverage.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Deloitte Ireland appoints Eoin Gilhooly for SAP delivery
Digital Transformation

Deloitte Ireland appoints Eoin Gilhooly for SAP delivery

Deloitte Ireland has named Eoin Gilhooly partner to lead end-to-end SAP delivery, bolstering major transformation work for key sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Discovery Consulting appoints SAP leader for NSW push
Digital Transformation

Discovery Consulting appoints SAP leader for NSW push

Discovery Consulting names SAP specialist Mark Miranda to spearhead NSW mid-market growth, targeting preferred partner status by 2028.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Nexer hires Matt Birtwistle to lead UK manufacturing push
Customer Relationship Management

Nexer hires Matt Birtwistle to lead UK manufacturing push

Nexer taps Microsoft veteran Matt Birtwistle to spearhead its UK manufacturing strategy as demand for digital transformation intensifies.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026