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UK businesses embrace Gen AI in procurement for efficiency gains
Digital Transformation

UK businesses embrace Gen AI in procurement for efficiency gains

Almost 25% of UK firms have adopted Generative AI in procurement, cutting manual tasks by 44%, reveals Ivalua research. Future efficiency gains are projected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Beroe invests in AI firm Forestreet to enhance procurement tools
Supply Chain

Beroe invests in AI firm Forestreet to enhance procurement tools

Beroe has announced a strategic investment in AI firm Forestreet to enhance its procurement tools, aiming to provide greater market insights for CPOs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
One-third of UK businesses hit by invoice fraud in past year
Supply Chain

One-third of UK businesses hit by invoice fraud in past year

Nearly a third of UK businesses fell victim to invoice fraud in the past year, with only 39% preventing fraudulent payments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions
Digital Transformation

Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions

Cegid integrates generative AI into its Cegid Retail solutions, showcased at Cegid Connections Retail in Rome, aiming to transform retail with intelligent agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Procurement stories

Oracle NetSuite unveils SuiteProcurement with key partnerships
Enterprise Resource Planning

Oracle NetSuite unveils SuiteProcurement with key partnerships

Oracle NetSuite launches SuiteProcurement, partnering with Amazon Business and Staples to streamline indirect procurement, offering cost-saving benefits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Traceable AI partners with AWS to boost API security deployment
Hyperscale

Traceable AI partners with AWS to boost API security deployment

Traceable AI has teamed up with AWS to bolster API security, enabling seamless integration through the AWS Marketplace amid rising threats to cloud-native systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Gallagher Security touts vertically integrated manufacturing model
DevOps

Gallagher Security touts vertically integrated manufacturing model

Gallagher Security's vertically integrated model ensures swift global distribution and unparalleled quality control, exemplified by their pandemic adaptability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
ControlUp named leader in digital employee experience tools
Unified Communications

ControlUp named leader in digital employee experience tools

ControlUp has been named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Tools, highlighting its innovation and market influence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
What procurement can teach us about GenAI
Document Management

What procurement can teach us about GenAI

As Generative AI (GenAI) struggles to prove business value, procurement emerges as a surprising leader in demonstrating its true potential by enhancing user experiences.

By Timothy Harfield, PhD • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Discovery Consulting names Gallagher as new CEO & expands services
Digital Transformation

Discovery Consulting names Gallagher as new CEO & expands services

Discovery Consulting names Rod Gallagher as CEO, expands services to support SAP RISE, aiming to enhance business efficiency and digital transformation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
Enterprise Software: Why 'out of the box' features will become obsolete with GenAI
Marketing Technologies

Enterprise Software: Why 'out of the box' features will become obsolete with GenAI

Generative AI is set to revolutionize enterprise software by making costly customisation obsolete, paving the way for unprecedented digital agility.

By Nicola Kinsella • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
AI-driven sourcing cuts costs by 20% for Global 2000 firms
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven sourcing cuts costs by 20% for Global 2000 firms

AI-driven procurement by Globality and HFS Research shows Global 2000 firms boosting productivity by 70% and cutting costs by 20%, enhancing efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Why 'MACH' is not just another tech stack 'buzzword'
EduTech

Why 'MACH' is not just another tech stack 'buzzword'

MACH – Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless – transcends tech jargon, offering organisations the agility and scalability needed in modern MarTech stacks.

By Miles Toolin • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Boomi study reveals need for composability in enterprise software
Supply Chain

Boomi study reveals need for composability in enterprise software

Boomi's latest global study, sponsored by IFS and conducted by IDC, underscores the urgent need for composability in enterprise software to combat challenges from outdated systems, per 1,000 surveyed execs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Procurement stories

DXC Technology boosts Whitehaven Coal's capacity with SAP ERP
Human Capital Management

DXC Technology boosts Whitehaven Coal's capacity with SAP ERP

DXC Technology has completed integrating an SAP S/4Hana ERP system at Whitehaven Coal's Daunia and Blackwater mines, doubling their operational capacity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate
Firewalls

Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate

Cybersecurity experts have commended the Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandate, aimed at enhancing risk management in vulnerable technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia
Unified Communications

Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Google Cloud are deepening their partnership to transform Indosat into an AI-driven tech enterprise, enhancing service for over 100 million customers.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024