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Agiloft reports surge in AI uptake for contract tools
Data Protection

Agiloft reports surge in AI uptake for contract tools

Agiloft says over half its customers now license AI tools as Screens usage surges, with AI users up 250% and app activity rising 12-fold.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Rocket Software unveils ContentEdge for safer GenAI
Data Protection

Rocket Software unveils ContentEdge for safer GenAI

Rocket Software launches ContentEdge to give organisations safer GenAI access to sensitive unstructured data across hybrid environments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Ivo raises USD $55 million to grow AI contract tools
Digital Transformation

Ivo raises USD $55 million to grow AI contract tools

AI contract software startup Ivo secures USD $55 million Series B to speed contract review, as revenue surges 500% and UK expansion looms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Regulated sectors & legal teams tipped to lead AI 2026
Data Protection

Regulated sectors & legal teams tipped to lead AI 2026

Heavily regulated sectors and in-house legal teams are set to spearhead enterprise AI in 2026, turning compliance into a competitive edge.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Atlassian cloud apps now available on AWS Marketplace globally
Digital Transformation

Atlassian cloud apps now available on AWS Marketplace globally

Atlassian's cloud apps, including Jira and Confluence, are now globally available on AWS Marketplace, streamlining enterprise procurement across 150+ countries.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Fragmented procurement hampers value delivery in the ANZ public sector
Data Analytics

Fragmented procurement hampers value delivery in the ANZ public sector

Research reveals fragmented procurement, skill gaps, and low tech investment hinder value delivery in Australia and New Zealand's public sector contracting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
AI to revolutionise B2B finance, forecasts transformation by 2030
Robotic Process Automation

AI to revolutionise B2B finance, forecasts transformation by 2030

AI will transform B2B finance by 2030, replacing traditional integrations with smart agents that automate invoices, contracts and workflows, says Flywire expert.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Icertis acquires Dioptra to boost AI-driven contract automation
Digital Entertainment

Icertis acquires Dioptra to boost AI-driven contract automation

Icertis has acquired AI startup Dioptra to enhance its contract intelligence platform with advanced automation and risk review tools for legal teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Why manual procurement is holding back industrial productivity
Supply Chain

Why manual procurement is holding back industrial productivity

Manual procurement processes in Australasian manufacturing slow productivity despite advanced plant automation, urging a shift to unified digital platforms for efficiency.

By Eamon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results
EduTech

Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results

Workday launches new AI agents embedded in HR and finance workflows to boost efficiency and deliver measurable business results by 2026.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

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Agiloft unveils AI tool to track & manage contracts
Partner Programmes

Agiloft unveils AI tool to track & manage contracts

Agiloft launches AI-powered obligation manager to turn contract clauses into trackable data and cut revenue lost to missed commitments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
UK firms overconfident on EU AI Act as fines mount
Software-as-a-Service

UK firms overconfident on EU AI Act as fines mount

UK firms most confident on EU AI Act readiness yet report more fines and contract turmoil than German and French rivals, study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Trench Group cuts contract review times by 80% using AI platform
Partner Programmes

Trench Group cuts contract review times by 80% using AI platform

Trench Group has cut contract review times by 80%, using AI from Luminance to streamline processes and reduce reliance on its legal team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation
Digital Transformation

Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation

London-based Procure AI raised USD $13 million seed funding to expand its AI-driven procurement automation across Europe, boosting efficiency and cost savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface
Digital Transformation

Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface

Zoho One launches enhanced UI, AI assistant Zia, and stronger integrations to simplify operations for small and medium-sized businesses.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
m3ter upgrades Salesforce package for flexible usage-based billing
Customer Relationship Management

m3ter upgrades Salesforce package for flexible usage-based billing

m3ter upgrades its Salesforce package with advanced pricing and two-way data synchronisation to support flexible, usage-based billing for B2B software firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
OCS overhauls finance with full Esker AI automation rollout
Digital Transformation

OCS overhauls finance with full Esker AI automation rollout

OCS New Zealand is the first globally to deploy Esker's full AI-driven finance automation suite, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in its financial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025