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Exponential-e secures role in the G-Cloud 14 framework
Cybersecurity

Exponential-e secures role in the G-Cloud 14 framework

Exponential-e has been named a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 Framework, offering 48 cloud-based services to the public sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model
EduTech

UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model

Only 25% of UK firms have embraced circular economy practices, risking higher costs and lower competitiveness amid sustainability challenges, research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
The evolving role of IT in sustainability & Scope 3 focus
Supply Chain

The evolving role of IT in sustainability & Scope 3 focus

TCO Certified highlights the vital role of IT resellers in promoting sustainability as businesses focus on tackling challenging Scope 3 emissions by 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Systal appoints Bob Murphy as Non-Executive Director
Partner Programmes

Systal appoints Bob Murphy as Non-Executive Director

Systal Technology Solutions has appointed Bob Murphy as Non-Executive Director, aiming to enhance its international growth strategy with his expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments
Health Technologies

Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments

Labour unveils a plan to deliver 40,000 extra NHS appointments weekly, focusing on health technologies and efficiency to tackle fiscal challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Advanced procurement boosts company innovation by 32%, study finds
EduTech

Advanced procurement boosts company innovation by 32%, study finds

Vertice research reveals that optimised procurement can make companies 32% faster to innovate, but only 18% have achieved it due to outdated processes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Procurement stories

Procurement in 2025: From 'should we try AI?' to 'When can we start?'
Data Analytics

Procurement in 2025: From 'should we try AI?' to 'When can we start?'

A Gartner survey reveals that 72% of procurement leaders are prioritising GenAI integration, marking a pivotal shift towards strategic decision-making.

By Keith Hausmann • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
How will ESG become a scoring mechanism for procurement departments?
Supply Chain

How will ESG become a scoring mechanism for procurement departments?

Procurement departments are increasingly integrating ESG factors into supplier selection, with 66% of leaders seeing it as crucial for future strategies.

By Brynn Beetge • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Celonis Sustainability Layer: An integrated suite for sustainability measurement, reporting and improvement
Data Analytics

Celonis Sustainability Layer: An integrated suite for sustainability measurement, reporting and improvement

Celonis has launched a new Sustainability Layer, empowering companies to measure and improve their sustainability efforts while enhancing business performance.

By Bill Detwiler • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Exclusive: How Celonis is transforming business efficiency with process mining
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How Celonis is transforming business efficiency with process mining

Celonis is revolutionising business efficiency with innovative process mining, bridging data gaps to enable AI-driven optimisation across industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Celonis launches Networks to revolutionise process collaboration
Network Infrastructure

Celonis launches Networks to revolutionise process collaboration

Celonis has launched Networks, a feature designed to enhance process collaboration among businesses, improving supply chain efficiency and transparency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
ServiceNow & Rimini Street partner for ERP modernisation
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow & Rimini Street partner for ERP modernisation

ServiceNow and Rimini Street have teamed up to modernise ERP systems with an AI solution, promising cost-effective upgrades and enhanced innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
ESG focus rising among Australia & NZ procurement leaders
EduTech

ESG focus rising among Australia & NZ procurement leaders

A new report reveals that procurement leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasingly recognise Environmental, Social, and Governance factors for strategic growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
ServiceNow boosts AI capabilities with Now Platform Xanadu
Unified Communications

ServiceNow boosts AI capabilities with Now Platform Xanadu

ServiceNow debuts Now Platform Xanadu with hundreds of new AI features, promising enhanced productivity in IT, customer service, HR, and procurement.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
AI startups leveraging Oracle NetSuite for streamlined growth
Digital Transformation

AI startups leveraging Oracle NetSuite for streamlined growth

Top AI startups, including Anyscale, Clarifai, Cohere, and SymphonyAI, are using Oracle NetSuite to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance business insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Procurement stories

Knorr-Bremse chooses JAGGAER to boost supplier relations
Unified Communications

Knorr-Bremse chooses JAGGAER to boost supplier relations

Knorr-Bremse has chosen JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay suite to enhance global supplier communications, aiming for greater efficiency and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Implementing OneAdvanced Purchasing at James Cook University
Supply Chain

Implementing OneAdvanced Purchasing at James Cook University

James Cook University has implemented OneAdvanced Purchasing to streamline and enhance procurement efficiency, realising over AUD $90,000 in savings within nine months.

By OneAdvanced • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024