Stacked air fryers win space-saving praise in UK reviews
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PFU launches cheaper USB-only Ricoh document scanners
Businesses can now buy lower-cost desktop models that cut Ethernet and PC-free scanning from PFU's SP Series, starting at GBP £358.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Day cuts fitness & home kit
Consumer demand for compact home wellness gear is driving discounts of up to 37% on Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day in the US.
THG Ingenuity named UK eCommerce partner for Tata brands
The deal strengthens Tata Consumer Products' UK direct-to-consumer sales as brands increasingly seek closer customer ties through their own sites.
PSE conference to tackle AI-led commerce in London
Senior payments executives will weigh who carries risk when shoppers use AI assistants to start purchases but still finish them elsewhere.
FourNet acquires SVL Business Solutions in fifth deal
The enlarged group will serve more than 450 customers and bolster its push into financial services and AI-led customer experience projects.
AI search transactions soar 553% as revenue jumps 312%
Transactions from AI search visitors rose 553% over 13 months, with revenue up 312% as the channel outpaced organic and paid search.
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The new workforce: AI agents to work in concert with humans
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Tue, 9th Jun 2026
DocuWare: Mindset, not tech, holds back channel automation
DocuWare's EMEA and APAC sales VP says UK channel businesses are failing customers by focusing on products rather than outcomes.
Wed, 27th May 2026
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Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.
Fri, 15th May 2026
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Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use
Businesses can now use USDC to prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, as the scheme moves from trials into live commercial use.
Castles Technology wins PCI validation for SoftPOS trio
Payment providers now have three compliant routes into smartphone-based card acceptance after Castles Technology cleared PCI checks for all parts of its SoftPOS line-up.
Mastercard & BVNK launch stablecoin money platform
Businesses handling cross-border payments will be able to move between fiat and stablecoins through one integration, cutting the need for multiple providers.
Global TV Experts names Maddie Minty as Growth Manager
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Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
Businesses can now delegate more complex finance, HR and supply chain work to governed AI, as Oracle expands its agentic software suite to 75 applications.
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By cutting template rebuilds, the update could lower switching costs for insurers, banks and other regulated firms modernising customer communications.
This month
Smartsheet named Gartner leader as it expands AI tools
The ranking bolsters Smartsheet's pitch to big companies as it adds governed AI tools that support more than 100 million requests a year.
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Jaam launches M. platform to scale AI across business
With most firms still stuck in pilot mode, the platform is aimed at helping businesses connect AI to everyday workflows and see clearer financial gains.
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