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Six tech-led shifts transforming retail leadership - from inventory to insight
Data Analytics

Six tech-led shifts transforming retail leadership - from inventory to insight

Retail leadership is transforming through integrated systems that unify data, enabling real-time planning, AI-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
JAGGAER appoints Andrew Roszko as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

JAGGAER appoints Andrew Roszko as Chief Executive Officer

JAGGAER appoints Andrew Roszko as CEO, aiming to drive growth and AI innovation amid increasing global supply chain complexities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Amazon Business launches in Australia to help cut SMB costs
Supply Chain

Amazon Business launches in Australia to help cut SMB costs

Amazon Business has launched in Australia, offering SMBs business-only pricing and discounts to help reduce rising operating costs amid tough economic conditions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Procurement stories

Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report
Unified Communications

Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
LogicMonitor launches Edwin AI for ITOps on AWS Marketplace
Digital Transformation

LogicMonitor launches Edwin AI for ITOps on AWS Marketplace

LogicMonitor has launched Edwin AI on AWS Marketplace, enabling IT teams to automate incident management and boost operational efficiency in ITOps.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion
Data Analytics

Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion

Inefficient contract management costs the global economy AUD $3.13 trillion annually, hindering productivity despite advances in digital tools and AI adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide
Software-as-a-Service

Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide

Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth
Partner Programmes

JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth

JAGGAER and BearingPoint have expanded their alliance in APAC, enabling BearingPoint to resell JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay solutions across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms

BPC and HP partner to offer flexible IT support and finance solutions, helping SMEs manage tech challenges and plan growth amid evolving market demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Emburse launches Sage Intacct Connector for enhanced spend control
Human Capital Management

Emburse launches Sage Intacct Connector for enhanced spend control

Emburse has launched the Sage Intacct Connector to streamline expense management and enhance spending control for small and mid-sized businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Lenovo climbs to eighth in 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25
Digital Transformation

Lenovo climbs to eighth in 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25

Lenovo ranks eighth in Gartner's 2025 Supply Chain Top 25, climbing two places thanks to AI-driven efficiency and global digital transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Procurement stories

Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production
DevOps

Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production

Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Candex expands Japanese operations, focuses on localised workflows
Digital Transformation

Candex expands Japanese operations, focuses on localised workflows

Candex has launched full-scale operations in Japan, tailoring workflows and expanding local partnerships to enhance procurement and payments platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Cello launches managed procurement unit to boost tech sourcing
Digital Transformation

Cello launches managed procurement unit to boost tech sourcing

Cello launches a Managed Procurement Services Division led by Francis File to enhance tech sourcing and supplier management for New Zealand firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls
Data Analytics

Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls

In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
JAGGAER unveils JAI AI platform to transform procurement tasks
Robotic Process Automation

JAGGAER unveils JAI AI platform to transform procurement tasks

JAGGAER launches JAI, an AI platform enhancing procurement with human-guided orchestration for smarter, integrated task management and decision support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings
Digital Transformation

UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025