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TCS & ASX go live with CHESS cash clearing upgrade
Fintech

TCS & ASX go live with CHESS cash clearing upgrade

ASX and TCS go live with CHESS Release 1, starting Australia's long-running post-trade overhaul with new cash clearing and settlement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Melbourne Park appoints AXS as year-round ticketing provider
Digital Transformation

Melbourne Park appoints AXS as year-round ticketing provider

Melbourne Park has chosen AXS to handle year-round ticketing across its major venues, expanding the platform's role beyond the Australian Open.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Modernisation stories

PPDS to launch UltraSlim signage series & AV tie-up
Digital Signage

PPDS to launch UltraSlim signage series & AV tie-up

PPDS to unveil UltraSlim digital signage and a new AV partnership at InfoComm 2026, as the Philips Professional Displays line-up broadens.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Enterprise AI ambitions outpace readiness, survey finds
Data Protection

Enterprise AI ambitions outpace readiness, survey finds

Hyland study finds most businesses lack the connected data and workflows needed to turn AI ambitions into measurable results.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
GitLab deepens Anthropic Claude integration for governance
Data Protection

GitLab deepens Anthropic Claude integration for governance

GitLab adds Anthropic's latest Claude models to Duo Agent Platform, giving enterprises cloud-based access with governance, compliance and audit controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Civica names new Chief Technology & Product Officers
Digital Transformation

Civica names new Chief Technology & Product Officers

Civica splits product and engineering as Ian O'Brien and Neal Watkins take top roles to drive AI-led public sector software push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth
Unified Communications

Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth

Crescendo targets Britain and Europe with AI customer service push after topping USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence
Software-as-a-Service

Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence

Broadridge buys minority stake in CENTRL as AI partnership targets due diligence and RFP workflows for asset managers and retirement firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
AI drives surge in complex software pricing models
Software-as-a-Service

AI drives surge in complex software pricing models

AI pushes software sellers towards hybrid billing as usage charges jump sevenfold and finance teams face rising invoicing risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Actionstep adds iManage integration for midsize law firms
Document Management

Actionstep adds iManage integration for midsize law firms

Actionstep and iManage team up to give midsize law firms a single workflow for matters, documents, governance and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal
Data Analytics

Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal

Multiplier expands in New Zealand with Oxygen Advisors buyout as the startup-focused accounting firm joins its global roll-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Modernisation stories

Regnosys backs UK fintech funding but urges infra reform
Digital Transformation

Regnosys backs UK fintech funding but urges infra reform

REGnosys chief says extra CFIT funding is welcome, but warns UK fintech needs modern data, reporting and compliance infrastructure to scale at home.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Canopius opens Manchester office as second-largest hub
DevOps

Canopius opens Manchester office as second-largest hub

Canopius deepens Manchester bet with 10-year lease for centre bringing together technology, data and project management roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Genetec, Convergint and Axis Communications to unveil cloud-enabled, AI-driven security platform at Birmingham trade show.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Tenzo appoints Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board
Software-as-a-Service

Tenzo appoints Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board

Tenzo names hospitality veteran Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board to guide expansion as restaurants battle tighter margins and staffing pressures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
InDebted appoints Rob Young as UK Managing Director
Software-as-a-Service

InDebted appoints Rob Young as UK Managing Director

InDebted names Rob Young UK managing director as debt recovery firm steps up push in Britain's £60 billion consumer debt market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
Network Infrastructure

KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders

Canadian tech bosses enter 2026 under pressure to turn heavy AI, data and cloud spending into scaled deployments and tangible returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026