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Report shines light on European B2B eCommerce flaws
Marketing Technologies

Report shines light on European B2B eCommerce flaws

Billie's B2B Checkout Report 2024 exposes gaps in cross-border commerce, inadequate payment methods and a lack of dedicated B2B checkout.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)
DevOps

What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)

The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.

By Nicola Stewart • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
ServiceNow acquires 4Industry & EY's app to boost smart industrial workflow
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow acquires 4Industry & EY's app to boost smart industrial workflow

ServiceNow acquires 4Industry and EY's Smart Daily Management application to boost its operational technology capabilities, promoting efficiency and heightening experiences for connected workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Media.Monks secures Gold Partner status with Optimizely
Marketing Technologies

Media.Monks secures Gold Partner status with Optimizely

Global digital-first advertising and marketing firm, Media.Monks, achieves Gold Partner status with digital experience platform, Optimizely, marking crucial progress in digital experience expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Accenture recognises Ivalua as leading solution in direct materials
Supply Chain

Accenture recognises Ivalua as leading solution in direct materials

Accenture has identified Ivalua as a leading provider in the direct materials sector, highlighting the promise of its spend management solution to bolster supply chain resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
SAP & Powerlink Queensland launch collaboration for digital overhaul
Unified Communications

SAP & Powerlink Queensland launch collaboration for digital overhaul

SAP teams up with Powerlink Queensland to digitise their high-voltage electricity service, marking a key step in the overhaul of Queensland's energy sector for cleaner, affordable power.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Factorial & Microsoft launch partnership to revolutionise HR processes
Generative AI

Factorial & Microsoft launch partnership to revolutionise HR processes

HR SaaS platform Factorial partners with Microsoft to transform HR practices with advanced content creation tools and AI functionality through Azure OpenAI.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Myriota appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA in global expansion move
Agricultural Technology

Myriota appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA in global expansion move

Australian satellite IoT firm, Myriota, appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA, marking a significant stride in global expansion after successful growth in APAC and the Americas.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Myriota expands in EMEA region, appoints ex-AccelerComm's Robert Barnes as VP
Internet of Things

Myriota expands in EMEA region, appoints ex-AccelerComm's Robert Barnes as VP

Australian IoT firm Myriota plans to extend its footprint into the EMEA region, with former AccelerComm's Robert Barnes leading the expansion as VP EMEA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Johnson Matthey chooses Aras Innovator for digital transformation
Software-as-a-Service

Johnson Matthey chooses Aras Innovator for digital transformation

Johnson Matthey has selected Aras Innovator to upgrade its legacy systems and facilitate the digitisation of its worldwide operations starting Q1 2024.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
SpendConsole expands AI-powered AP automation to Dubai
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SpendConsole expands AI-powered AP automation to Dubai

AI-powered accounts payable firm SpendConsole expands into the Middle East, opening a new office in Dubai amidst rising demand for automation solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Sysdoc partners with Change Awards for data-driven change management
Digital Transformation

Sysdoc partners with Change Awards for data-driven change management

London-based Sysdoc has partnered with the Change Awards in an effort to champion data-driven change management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq
DevOps

Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq

Software solutions giant Nemetschek Group discloses investment in US start-up Briq, aiming to boost digitalisation in the construction industry with its finance automation platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

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Digitisation stories

Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks to enhance Pakistan's internet
Unified Communications

Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks to enhance Pakistan's internet

Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks in a bid to offer affordable internet to Pakistan's residential users, aiming to boost the digital economy and counter the nation's internet access issue.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Quadient's AR & AP solutions secure Tech Partner-Plus status from Sage
Data Analytics

Quadient's AR & AP solutions secure Tech Partner-Plus status from Sage

Quadient's AR and AP solutions have garnered Tech Partner-Plus status from financial software specialists, Sage, providing SMEs with AI and machine-learning capabilities to boost financial operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Thai 7-Eleven stores now accept 13 e-wallets for tourists
Digitisation

Thai 7-Eleven stores now accept 13 e-wallets for tourists

Ahead of a busy travel season, 7-Eleven stores in Thailand now accept payments from 13 Alipay+-enabled e-wallet apps, increasing accessibility for international tourists.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Maincubes plans largest data centre yet for hyperscale needs by 2027
Data Protection

Maincubes plans largest data centre yet for hyperscale needs by 2027

maincubes, a top European data centre owner, plans to build its largest centre to date, FRA04, in Frankfurt's Rhine-Main Area, boasting a massive 40MW IT capacity and designed to meet rising needs for hyperscale and AI infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024