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AI leaders lack rules & data to scale finance tools
Manufacturing

AI leaders lack rules & data to scale finance tools

AI 'leaders' in finance rush to pilots but lack rules, data and governance to scale tools into core, high‑accountability workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network
Data Analytics

Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network

Cainiao to launch AI robotic warehouses across Asia, Europe and the US from 2026, targeting faster cross-border eCommerce deliveries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
PPDS reports rise in women across global AV workforce
Digital Signage

PPDS reports rise in women across global AV workforce

PPDS reports women now account for 29% of its global AV workforce, with near-parity in key European sales teams but parity still distant.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Crestchic debuts 600kW liquid-cooled data centre load bank
DataCentre infrastructure

Crestchic debuts 600kW liquid-cooled data centre load bank

Crestchic unveils a 600kW liquid-cooled load bank to help high-density, AI-led data centres commission power and cooling with precision.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial
Digital Transformation

Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial

As Europe's strict e-invoicing rules bite, UK CFOs risk costly denial unless they treat compliance as core digital infrastructure.

By Matt Hammond • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
ESA ECO-Tethers study targets propellant-free deorbiting
Partner Programmes

ESA ECO-Tethers study targets propellant-free deorbiting

ESA's ECO-Tethers study unites Astroscale France and partners to test propellant-free electrodynamic tethers for deorbiting missions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Pet tech leader on women in innovation & GPS safety
Marketing Technologies

Pet tech leader on women in innovation & GPS safety

On IWD 2026, women like Weenect's Bénédicte de Villemeur Vieille are redefining pet tech with GPS innovation and human‑centred leadership.

By Weenect • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
EduTech

Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments

Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.

By Marie-Elise Droga • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
EasyPicky sets up Delaware base to drive US growth
Data Analytics

EasyPicky sets up Delaware base to drive US growth

French retail tech firm EasyPicky opens a Delaware base as it targets the US to help drive 90% of its revenue from international markets by 2028.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Creating a bridge between STEM and tech
Digital Transformation

Creating a bridge between STEM and tech

Bridging schools and tech careers with inclusive training and language could speed women's path into engineering and shape fairer AI.

By Mara Barni • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6
Digital Transformation

Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6

Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
MSCI to acquire Compass to boost multi-asset indexes
Fintech

MSCI to acquire Compass to boost multi-asset indexes

MSCI is buying Compass Financial Technologies to deepen its multi-asset and crypto index capabilities and expand bespoke benchmark services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
CloudRAN.AI, Firecell expand hardware for private 5G
Robotics

CloudRAN.AI, Firecell expand hardware for private 5G

CloudRAN.AI and Firecell team up to broaden private 5G radio options, aiming to cut costs and speed deployments for mid-sized sites.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Schneider Electric closes 2025 plan with 8.86 score
Hyperscale

Schneider Electric closes 2025 plan with 8.86 score

Schneider Electric ends its 2021-2025 Sustainability Impact plan with an 8.86 score after beating targets on emissions and energy access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Tide adds embedded 5G mobile plans for UK small firms
Unified Communications

Tide adds embedded 5G mobile plans for UK small firms

Tide launches embedded 5G mobile plans in its app, giving UK small firms business numbers with unlimited calls, texts and optional data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
EU faces growing shortage of SAP S/4HANA specialists
DevOps

EU faces growing shortage of SAP S/4HANA specialists

EU employers scramble for scarce SAP S/4HANA talent as ECC 2027 deadline nears, exposing deep gaps in senior and mid-level expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Audible unveils cheaper Standard tier in six markets
Customer Experience

Audible unveils cheaper Standard tier in six markets

Audible rolls out cheaper Standard tier in six countries, offering one audiobook and a curated library as subscribers trim digital spend.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Infosecurity Europe to expand Channel Zone for 2026
Digital Transformation

Infosecurity Europe to expand Channel Zone for 2026

Infosecurity Europe will expand its Channel Zone in 2026, reflecting soaring reliance on managed security partners across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026