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Seatrium taps Workday HCM to modernise HR operations

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Seatrium adopts Workday HCM to standardise HR for 24,000 staff, using AI and automation to speed workforce planning across global sites.
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Security chiefs hit brakes on risky agentic AI roll-out

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Security bosses worldwide are stalling agentic AI roll-outs, citing severe cyber risks and weak identity and access controls.
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Workday appoints Yen Yen Tan to steer Southeast Asia AI

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Workday names veteran tech leader Yen Yen Tan to its Asia-Pacific advisory board to sharpen its AI and cloud push in Southeast Asia.
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Big banks back AI while keeping core software in place

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Big banks and AI leaders signal they will layer new AI tools on top of, not instead of, core enterprise software systems.
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Nasuni names new CTO & CFO to drive AI data growth

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Nasuni appoints Jerry Carter as CTO and Ross Grainger as CFO, strengthening leadership to scale unstructured data and AI-focused growth.
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AI 'productivity paradox' as rework erodes time gains

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Workday warns AI time gains are eroded by rework, with nearly 40% of productivity lost as staff fix errors and generic machine output.
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Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Aryaka predicts AI will force SASE convergence, spark 2026 'AI firewall' wave and push CIOs towards unified, cost-cutting security platforms.
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Workday expands AI capabilities with Sana integration, Pipedream deal

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Workday expands its workplace AI and enterprise knowledge capabilities by acquiring Sana and agreeing to buy Pipedream with 3,000+ third-party connectors.
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Freshworks launches standalone platform to boost business teams

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Freshworks unveils Freshservice for Business Teams as a standalone platform, enabling HR, Finance and Legal to independently manage internal workflows.
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Hyland boosts cloud suite with new AI tools & deeper platform links

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Hyland enhances its cloud content suite with AI-driven upgrades and new integrations for Salesforce, SAP, Workday, and Guidewire to boost business workflows.
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In finance, intelligence is human before it is artificial

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Despite billions invested in AI, financial firms see slow adoption as solutions must prioritise trust, transparency, and augment human judgement over automation.
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Aconso unveils Insights tool to enhance HR data visibility

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Aconso has launched aconso Insights, a new analytics tool that enhances HR data visibility and streamlines document workflows for global customers.
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Workday rolls out global payroll tool with Remote integration

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Workday has launched GO Global Payroll with Remote integration, enabling firms to manage global payroll and compliance within a single platform seamlessly.
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Workday completes Sana deal, enhancing AI-driven workplace tools

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Workday has completed its acquisition of AI firm Sana, aiming to unify workplace systems into a single AI-powered interface for improved productivity.
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UnifyApps secures USD $50 million to scale enterprise AI platform

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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UnifyApps raises USD $50 million to expand its AI platform, aiming to help firms scale enterprise AI with low-code solutions and new leadership.
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Exclusive: Workday CTO Shan Moorthy on AI, Agents and APAC innovation

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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AI agents are transforming enterprise platforms in APAC, enabling interoperable systems and boosting productivity without reducing jobs, says Workday CTO.
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Workday & Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain & finance data

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Workday and Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain, finance, and workforce data with AI, enabling faster, smarter organisational decision-making amid disruption.
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Workday expands Agent Partner Network with over 15 AI ventures

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Workday expands its Agent Partner Network with 15+ AI ventures, integrating their agents into its system for tailored enterprise automation.
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Workday & Microsoft unite to simplify AI & human workforce management

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Workday and Microsoft have teamed up to offer firms a unified platform to securely manage human and AI workforces, enhancing oversight and boosting efficiency.
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Workday unveils new platform to boost custom AI development

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Workday has launched Workday Build, a new platform empowering users to develop custom AI solutions integrated with their enterprise data and apps.