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UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges
Digital Transformation

UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges

Pressure is mounting on UK firms as 43% of accountants say they plan to leave within a year amid surging demand for advice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Percona report warns of database lock-in & AI woes
Data Protection

Percona report warns of database lock-in & AI woes

Rising cloud and licensing bills are forcing database teams to rethink ageing systems as vendor lock-in and AI readiness issues mount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds
Digital Transformation

Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds

Despite faster AI adoption, firms in Oceania are still missing out on bigger returns because trust, governance and skills are lagging.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
UiPath named Gartner IDP leader for second year running
Document Management

UiPath named Gartner IDP leader for second year running

The recognition underscores how document processing now sits at the centre of enterprise AI, as firms seek reliable data to automate workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
FIS posts record core banking wins at smaller banks
Software-as-a-Service

FIS posts record core banking wins at smaller banks

Smaller lenders are accelerating technology overhauls to curb fraud and improve digital services, driving FIS to a record first-half tally of core wins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification
Space

Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification

Firms risk losing aerospace and defence contracts unless they can show tighter quality, traceability and data controls under AS9100.

By Jon Fielding • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock

Portable devices can be turned into full desktop setups, with four 4K displays, 100W charging and broad compatibility.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • 2 days ago
An open letter to the next gen of accountants and bookkeepers
Digital Transformation

An open letter to the next gen of accountants and bookkeepers

AI will reshape accountancy, but employers still need graduates who can provide judgement, trust and reassurance when businesses face uncertainty.

By Steve Hare • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Opinion: Yes, AI is coming for your job
Digital Transformation

Opinion: Yes, AI is coming for your job

Workers in education and public service are confronting strikes and shrinking demand as AI starts replacing tasks once done by people.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026

Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Digital Planning launches GBP £50,000 AI pilot fund
Digital Transformation

Digital Planning launches GBP £50,000 AI pilot fund

East Midlands firms can test automation without upfront risk, as the scheme backs only projects with clear savings and a single defined problem.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Xero launches Irish VAT tool for accountants & bookkeepers
Digital Transformation

Xero launches Irish VAT tool for accountants & bookkeepers

Irish practices could save hours of manual work as VAT 3 and annual Return of Trading Details are prepared from one data set.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
BlackLine launches Verity Prepare for governed finance AI
Data governance

BlackLine launches Verity Prepare for governed finance AI

Finance teams risk losing auditability as BlackLine's new tool lets autonomous agents handle reconciliations under tighter controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Deloitte urges Canada regulatory reform to boost growth
Data Protection

Deloitte urges Canada regulatory reform to boost growth

Stronger anti-money laundering reforms could lift Canada's economy by CAD $216 billion over a decade, Deloitte says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Zendesk launches specialised AI agents for customer service
Digital Transformation

Zendesk launches specialised AI agents for customer service

The new tools could automate up to 80% of service workflows, letting retailers handle orders, returns and refunds without manual handoffs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
'Flawed assumptions' behind Immigration NZ's bungling of tech upgrade
Digital Transformation

'Flawed assumptions' behind Immigration NZ's bungling of tech upgrade

Immigration NZ has paused its $336 million upgrade after Cabinet was told its savings forecast was overstated by NZD $134 million.

By RNZ • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Fulton Hogan opens new asphalt plant in Wellington
Supply Chain

Fulton Hogan opens new asphalt plant in Wellington

Capacity constraints in Wellington should ease as a 200-tonne-an-hour plant boosts asphalt supply for roads, ports and airports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Infrastructure NZ launches election campaign on policy
Power / Energy

Infrastructure NZ launches election campaign on policy

Voters are being asked to weigh party plans on transport, water and energy as Infrastructure New Zealand pushes infrastructure up the election agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago