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Prodoscore launches MCP server for enterprise AI assistants
Software-as-a-Service

Prodoscore launches MCP server for enterprise AI assistants

Enterprise users can now query workforce data alongside sales and finance systems, as the connector is read-only and uses existing permissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Keeper launches Teams app for access approval workflows
Digital Transformation

Keeper launches Teams app for access approval workflows

It lets organisations approve access requests inside Teams, reducing email trails and helping keep credentials and permissions under tighter control.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Okta expands AI agent access controls with 25 links
Software-as-a-Service

Okta expands AI agent access controls with 25 links

The expansion gives IT teams central control over AI agent permissions, reducing risky static keys and easing reviews as workplace use widens.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Anthropic launches Claude Tag for Slack workplace workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic launches Claude Tag for Slack workplace workflows

Businesses can now assign tasks in Slack threads to a shared Claude instance, with administrator controls designed to limit access and spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
New Relic launches Autopilot & Ground Truth for AI
Software-as-a-Service

New Relic launches Autopilot & Ground Truth for AI

Businesses running AI agents may now route incident response and observability data through New Relic's new tools, aimed at cutting operational toil.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Farseer expands to UK & North America with AI Analyst
Data Analytics

Farseer expands to UK & North America with AI Analyst

Finance teams in two major markets can now query live models in plain language, as Farseer widens its reach beyond Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
LEGALFLY opens legal AI access to wider business teams
Software-as-a-Service

LEGALFLY opens legal AI access to wider business teams

Non-lawyers in procurement, sales and operations can now use the platform, as the company seeks to cut routine work in legal departments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Vercel unveils agent tools as deployments turn AI-led
Software-as-a-Service

Vercel unveils agent tools as deployments turn AI-led

More than half of Vercel deployments are now triggered by coding agents, as monthly AI token traffic has jumped tenfold.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls
Digital Transformation

1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls

The acquisition aims to curb standing privileges as firms grapple with AI agents and machine identities reaching sensitive systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
8x8 adds real-time translation and model choice to AI Studio
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 adds real-time translation and model choice to AI Studio

Agents can now keep multilingual support calls on the line without an interpreter, as 8x8 rolls out real-time voice translation across 13 languages.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Databricks launches Genie One AI coworker for businesses
Customer Experience

Databricks launches Genie One AI coworker for businesses

Businesses can now query governed company data in natural language as Databricks expands its Genie suite to reduce errors and speed decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Software-as-a-Service

AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams

Teams risk wasted cycles and quality slips unless staff can judge when AI output fits the system and when it simply looks right.

By Sergiy Korolov • 5 min read • This month
OpenAI adds Codex plugins & site preview for business
Customer Relationship Management

OpenAI adds Codex plugins & site preview for business

Non-developers are driving Codex growth, prompting OpenAI to add business plugins and a preview for shareable internal sites.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
AskNicely launches AI agents for customer insights
Digital Transformation

AskNicely launches AI agents for customer insights

Frontline teams at multi-location service businesses could cut dashboard churn as AskNicely's new tools automate insights and routine review replies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access

Employees can now query HR records in Slack, as HiBob says workforce data will help AI agents make better workplace decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips
Customer Relationship Management

UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips

Unapproved AI use is widening a security and compliance gap, with 75% of UK business travellers saying they would use shadow tools for work trips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI writing use linked to weaker live chat confidence
Enterprise Resource Planning

AI writing use linked to weaker live chat confidence

Frequent users were more likely to feel shaky in live exchanges, even as many said AI made them feel more polished in writing.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • This month