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KnowBe4 names Andrew Kanzer as Chief Growth Officer
Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 names Andrew Kanzer as Chief Growth Officer

The appointment signals KnowBe4's push to widen sales and enter new markets as cyber vendors adapt to AI-driven workplace risk.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
SailPoint launches unified identity security for AI agents
Data Protection

SailPoint launches unified identity security for AI agents

As AI agents spread across enterprise systems, SailPoint is targeting a gap in security teams' visibility with a continuous identity controls system.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Genius HRTech survey finds AI reshaping workplace learning
eLearning

Genius HRTech survey finds AI reshaping workplace learning

AI is becoming central to corporate training as 58% of surveyed employers report learning programmes are being replaced by digital tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Deel acquires Clarity to expand AI-driven identity checks
Software-as-a-Service

Deel acquires Clarity to expand AI-driven identity checks

Customers may get tighter checks and fewer fraud risks as Deel folds Clarity's identity-verification tools into its hiring platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
KnowBe4 adds Claude oversight to Agent Risk Manager
Privileged Access Management

KnowBe4 adds Claude oversight to Agent Risk Manager

Security teams can now monitor Claude-based agents for prompt injection, data leaks and rogue tool access as autonomous AI use spreads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Reimagine Robotics emerges with AI factory training platform
Artificial Intelligence

Reimagine Robotics emerges with AI factory training platform

Factory workers can now teach robots tasks on the line, cutting prototype times from a day to about 10 minutes in early trials.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
8x8 expands AI tools across business beyond contact centre
Unified Communications

8x8 expands AI tools across business beyond contact centre

The move aims to help firms scale AI beyond siloed contact centres, as most organisations still struggle to deploy it across the enterprise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Ramco deploys payroll platform for Aurecon across Asia
Software-as-a-Service

Ramco deploys payroll platform for Aurecon across Asia

Payroll errors and delays should ease for Aurecon after it replaced local systems with Ramco's managed service across seven Asian markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Bridgit launches AI agents for construction planning
Software-as-a-Service

Bridgit launches AI agents for construction planning

Construction planners can now automate team building and scheduling as Bridgit adds agents and live data links amid labour shortages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m
Software-as-a-Service

Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m

The freelance platform's international expansion is being backed by fresh finance and product leadership as it passes 1m registered experts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Primion partners Iveda to expand AI video analytics
Software-as-a-Service

Primion partners Iveda to expand AI video analytics

European security customers will be able to add AI video analysis to existing cameras, cutting disruption and helping link access logs with footage.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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AI adoption boosts UK accountants' profits, Xero says
Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts UK accountants' profits, Xero says

Firms embedding AI in daily workflows are saving hours each week and posting more than double the profit margins of rivals, Xero says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
GFF AI launches in Singapore with enterprise intelligence
Manufacturing

GFF AI launches in Singapore with enterprise intelligence

The launch targets regulated industries seeking tighter control over data, governance and AI spend as firms shift from pilots to core operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
HiBob Chief Executive named in HR tech influencers list
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob Chief Executive named in HR tech influencers list

The recognition reflects a wider shift in HR tech as employers look beyond automation to redesign work around AI and workforce strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australia leads HR AI adoption, Rippling research shows
Software-as-a-Service

Australia leads HR AI adoption, Rippling research shows

Yet only 36% of HR leaders feel confident their organisations can comply with emerging AI rules, raising governance concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers
Data Protection

Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers

Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Shoppers say stores lag AI-speed expectations in survey
Customer Experience

Shoppers say stores lag AI-speed expectations in survey

Younger shoppers are driving concern that physical stores cannot match the real-time service and stock management now expected online.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week