Procurement stories
Fees are under pressure as two-thirds of service providers say clients want more for less and expect AI to cut costs.
Retailers could cut manual sourcing time as the tool uses network data to rank suppliers by category fit and performance.
Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.
Executives may gain earlier warnings on costs and operational risks as Dcycle’s new AI system joins financial, supplier and ESG data.
Better visibility across procurement and logistics has helped the electronics maker cut delays and lift touchless invoices to 87%.
Downtime on Colt's switchover was cut to 6.5 hours, helping the telecoms group reduce disruption across operations in 40 countries.
Poor master data can leave firms overpaying duties, missing sustainability targets and struggling to trace suppliers as tariffs shift.
Many self-described AI leaders in finance are still using it only in limited workflows because governance and data foundations are incomplete.
Travellers and finance teams can now move receipts and booking data into expense reports almost instantly, cutting manual reconciliation.
MSPs can cut manual work and billing errors as WatchGuard security events, device data and licences flow into HaloPSA.
The certifications strengthen customer assurance as AI-driven phishing and impersonation attacks rise, giving buyers clearer proof of Doppel's controls.
The deal lets joint customers link AI projects to live business data on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, reducing automation risk and migration uncertainty.
The rollout pushes Oracle deeper into AI-driven automation, as the new tools aim to cut manual hand-offs across finance, HR, supply chain and CX.
More than 180 attendees underscored rising demand for side-by-side ERP comparisons as buyers weigh cloud migration, AI and change risk.
Trusted vendors are more likely to be shortlisted, secure approval and command better pricing in complex enterprise deals.
The Queensland university expects a single data foundation to cut duplication and improve services as it moves core operations onto one platform.
Clients want broader, data-led change tied to performance as the consultancy folds AI into manufacturing, procurement and investment work.
Closure of rival gateway services is pushing SMSF trustees and accountants to seek a new Electronic Service Address provider.
Rising costs and demand for real-time services are pushing retailers to standardise networks, as patchwork systems slow expansion and raise risk.
The new system is aimed at cutting manual work for wholesalers by speeding invoice matching, order tracking and customer replies.