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Karbon launches beta Gusto integration for payroll workflows
Digital Transformation

Karbon launches beta Gusto integration for payroll workflows

Accounting firms can now cut manual handoffs as payroll deadlines, approvals and client tasks flow into Karbon from Gusto.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal
Software-as-a-Service

YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal

The Exeter Shopify agency plans recruitment, expansion and acquisitions after YFM Equity Partners committed GBP £7.6 million to support growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
LION & OpenAI deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across business
Software-as-a-Service

LION & OpenAI deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across business

The drinks group is rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise to 2,500 staff to sharpen forecasting, inventory and production as demand shifts overnight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Snowflake expands AI tools for business users & developers
Manufacturing

Snowflake expands AI tools for business users & developers

Snowflake adds new AI features for business users and developers, including mobile access, Gmail and Slack links, and broader support across enterprise systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer
Digital Transformation

Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer

Customer Science appoints James Johnstone to its new Chief Operating Officer role as it accelerates UK and US expansion after rapid Australian growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
Network Infrastructure

Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

Cisco adds Deloitte veteran Pete Shimer to board, strengthening audit oversight as the networking giant pushes into AI-driven infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Climb launches people-led model to help MSP growth
Storage

Climb launches people-led model to help MSP growth

MSPs under margin pressure may gain more hands-on support as Climb shifts distribution away from self-service buying tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 6 days ago
Indian CFOs plan bigger AI spend on finance & procurement
Data Analytics

Indian CFOs plan bigger AI spend on finance & procurement

Most Indian finance chiefs now expect AI to speed up payments, tighten compliance and cut procurement costs, a new report says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
Data Protection

360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments

As personal data risks rise, the security firm is adding leadership to push enterprise growth and broaden its revenue push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
Software-as-a-Service

TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift

TeamSystem elevates Tommaso Cohen to Chief Executive Officer and shifts Federico Leproux to Executive Chairman as AI-driven demand surges.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
Hyperscale

Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief

The hire bolsters Salute’s push into AI-driven data centre demand as operators seek faster, greener build-outs and fewer suppliers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger
Digital Transformation

Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger

The merger drive has prompted a New York office opening and new leadership aimed at sharpening Alchelyst's sales, operations and investor services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
POWWR names Martin Eade as Chief Operating Officer
Digital Transformation

POWWR names Martin Eade as Chief Operating Officer

The reshuffle is meant to tighten service delivery as the Manchester-based energy software provider brings customer success and compliance under one executive.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Konverge embeds AI in custom software to streamline work
Customer Relationship Management

Konverge embeds AI in custom software to streamline work

Businesses could cut delays and duplicate work as Konverge puts AI inside workflows, while keeping human oversight for compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
Customer Relationship Management

WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer

The London start-up is adding senior AI expertise as wealth managers seek secure tools that fit regulated workflows without replacing core systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Canopius opens Manchester office as second-largest hub
DevOps

Canopius opens Manchester office as second-largest hub

The insurer is expanding beyond London, with a permanent Manchester base set to house technology and data teams supporting global operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Alation appoints Rick Baker as Chief Operating Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Alation appoints Rick Baker as Chief Operating Officer

Alation is tying sales and customer operations together as it tries to prove its data-governance tools can support AI projects at scale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
Network Infrastructure

How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses

Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.

By Mark Hopkins • 5 min read • Last month