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UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts
Digital Transformation

UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts

UK financial planning firms expect AI to lift efficiency through admin and support work, with only 3% planning staff cuts this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Only 6% of UK firms would use AI time for advisory
Digital Transformation

Only 6% of UK firms would use AI time for advisory

Ravical says most UK accounting firms would not reinvest AI savings into advisory growth, as skills gaps and weak systems keep revenue from scaling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV
Gaming

TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV

TCL expands its UK TV line-up with QLED sets from 43in to 98in, mixing Google TV and Fire TV across models priced from GBP £379.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Brickflow adds Pallas to expand broker lending options
Fintech

Brickflow adds Pallas to expand broker lending options

Brickflow deepens lender choice for brokers as Pallas Capital joins the platform with development and bridging finance for mid-market property deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Flora launches on-canvas tools & dollar usage pools
Software-as-a-Service

Flora launches on-canvas tools & dollar usage pools

Flora adds 21 on-canvas editing tools and shifts to dollar-denominated usage pools, aiming to simplify creative work and billing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Document Management

Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review

Hyland wins Gartner 2026 leader nod as AI and governance drive a shift in document management platforms for regulated industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Wasabi secures USD $250 million credit facility from Bain
Software-as-a-Service

Wasabi secures USD $250 million credit facility from Bain

Wasabi lands USD $250 million Bain-led credit line to fund cloud storage expansion, AI-ready infrastructure and overseas growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Anthropic expands Amazon tie-up in USD $5 billion deal
Digital Transformation

Anthropic expands Amazon tie-up in USD $5 billion deal

Amazon deepens Anthropic partnership with USD $5 billion injection and capacity for up to 5 gigawatts of new AI computing.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Accounting software faces AI rivals in bookkeeping shift
Data Analytics

Accounting software faces AI rivals in bookkeeping shift

Intuit's QuickBooks is under pressure as AI start-ups push automated bookkeeping, forcing accounting software to prove it can do more than digitise ledgers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure
Fintech

Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure

Australian fintech Zeller enters Britain as small merchants face rising card costs, betting on faster onboarding and lower fees to win market share.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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DE-CIX upgrades New York metro network across Hudson
Disaster Recovery

DE-CIX upgrades New York metro network across Hudson

DE-CIX strengthens New York metro interconnection with a four-node overhaul spanning New York and New Jersey, boosting resilience and 400 GE readiness.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge
Software-as-a-Service

Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge

Abnormal AI hires three senior executives as attacks on secure email gateways jump 97%, sharpening demand for stronger AI-driven defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Rapoo launches 65W laptop power bank in India
eCommerce

Rapoo launches 65W laptop power bank in India

Rapoo enters India's growing laptop-charging market with a Made in India 20,000mAh model that can top up three devices at once for INR 4,499.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia
Smart Home

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

Amazon brings a cheaper, slimmer Fire TV Stick HD to Australia, with USB-powered design, faster performance and retailer sales from 29 April.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
AI shifts client expectations as fees face pressure
DevOps

AI shifts client expectations as fees face pressure

Teamwork.com warns AI is fuelling fee pressure as clients push for faster, cheaper expert work and more projects brought in-house.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Honor Magic 8 Pro launches in Australia at AUD $1,999
Gaming

Honor Magic 8 Pro launches in Australia at AUD $1,999

HONOR targets Australia's premium handset market with Magic 8 Pro, a camera-focused flagship featuring AI tools, a 200MP lens and AUD $499 bonus watch.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Fanta & Xbox launch limited-edition drinks in New Zealand
Gaming

Fanta & Xbox launch limited-edition drinks in New Zealand

Fanta and Xbox roll out limited-edition gaming cans in New Zealand, tying Call of Duty, Halo, Forza and Diablo IV to a prize promotion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month