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Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders

Women in Collaboration gathers senior female finance leaders in London to tackle funding pressure, AI adoption and finance transformation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Firewalls

Building stronger foundations for the future of retail

Retailers are overhauling networks and governance to cut complexity, support store innovation and prepare for AI-driven operations across multiple markets.

By Laurence Malthouse • 6 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

SAP Concur says UK data woes stem from culture not tech

SAP Concur says UK firms are hampering AI and finance decisions with patchy data governance, muddled ownership and a weak culture of accountability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

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Data Analytics

Condor launches analytics suite for life sciences finance

Condor unveils analytics suite for life sciences finance teams, plus plans for clinical finance AI agents after a USD $24 million Series A.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Hybrid Cloud

Digitate named a Leader in IDC's AIOps 2026 review

Digitate's ignio 7.0 gains IDC recognition for autonomous IT operations, with the analyst praising its governed AI agents and business-linked AIOps.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

AICPA & CIMA launch AI skills programme for finance

AICPA and CIMA unveil global AI training for finance staff as firms seek to turn automation and generative tools into measurable gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users

Xero rolls out AI-powered business health scorecards as 4.6 million subscribers gain deeper KPI tracking, cash flow forecasts and sharing tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds

Blue Yonder survey finds supply chain leaders are prioritising efficiency and resilience over emissions, even as 66% work to cut impact.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Most supply plan failures happen on factory floor - study

LeanDNA study finds most supply plan failures hit at factory execution stage, with manufacturers losing or risking 10% of revenue as disruptions mount.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

AI is now a capital allocation decision, and CFOs are setting the terms

CFOs across Australia and New Zealand are tightening AI spending as new research shows weak returns, poor data readiness and rising demands for accountability.

By Matt Lovell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Independent hotels hit by weaker demand & OTA pressure

Cloudbeds report shows independent hotels face softer rates, rising OTA reliance and stark regional splits, with Asia Pacific hit hardest.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Spendesk names new chiefs as it posts first profit

Spendesk appoints Quentin Vigneau as Chief Product Officer and Alan Wright as Chief Technical Officer as it expands AI plans after first full year of profit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026