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Manufacturers back MCP-linked AI for productivity gains
Customer Relationship Management

Manufacturers back MCP-linked AI for productivity gains

Connected product data is now seen as the key to productivity gains, with manufacturers citing faster decisions, development and launches.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users

The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Upsun launches Dispatch to govern AI software workflows
DevOps

Upsun launches Dispatch to govern AI software workflows

Firms using AI to code may get tighter oversight, as the platform logs approvals, prompts and spending inside shared workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SOFTSWISS report says AI is reshaping iGaming jobs
Software-as-a-Service

SOFTSWISS report says AI is reshaping iGaming jobs

AI is forcing iGaming operators to slim teams, tighten security and face closer scrutiny as the sector becomes a test bed for digital business.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions
Data Protection

Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions

Rising demand for better data governance and AI readiness has prompted Expleo to bolster its advisory offer across banking, insurance and the public sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership
Software-as-a-Service

Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership

AI is pushing women in small businesses into technology leadership roles, as Thryv says customer and operations experience now counts more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Ewor expands San Francisco team after US demand surges
Artificial Intelligence

Ewor expands San Francisco team after US demand surges

US founders are driving a 237% surge in EWOR applications, prompting the fellowship to build a deeper presence in San Francisco.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals MYOB's push to simplify bookkeeping and add AI tools for small businesses and accountants across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Dext appoints Young and Wood to UK leadership team
Software-as-a-Service

Dext appoints Young and Wood to UK leadership team

Accounting firms face fresh pressure to adapt as Dext adds a former HMRC tax chief and fintech veteran to steer UK and Ireland growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
SMEC AI opens Pathfinder to 1,500 Australian founders
Digital Transformation

SMEC AI opens Pathfinder to 1,500 Australian founders

The free eight-week course could become Australia's largest AI founder programme, with small businesses most likely to lack in-house expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Roomex appoints Fritz Oberhummer as Vice President
Data Analytics

Roomex appoints Fritz Oberhummer as Vice President

The hire comes as the workforce travel platform pushes to sharpen its AI-led product strategy and respond to tighter customer demands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Safe Software plans 60-plus hires as AI demand grows
Software-as-a-Service

Safe Software plans 60-plus hires as AI demand grows

The Surrey software group will push past 400 staff this year as it adds customer-facing roles to meet surging demand for AI-ready data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft revamps responsible AI rules amid agentic risks
Supply Chain

Microsoft revamps responsible AI rules amid agentic risks

Faster agentic AI adoption is forcing tighter oversight, with new controls on permissions, monitoring and cyber-risk systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Sectigo appoints Ian Hassard as Chief Product Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Sectigo appoints Ian Hassard as Chief Product Officer

The hire comes as shorter certificate lifespans and surging machine identities are raising operational risk for enterprises worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report
Data governance

Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report

New controls and tests are being added as agentic AI systems spread, with Microsoft warning that risks now span tools, data and users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Rippling to nearly triple Singapore office headcount
Software-as-a-Service

Rippling to nearly triple Singapore office headcount

Rising cross-border hiring demand is driving the workforce-management group to expand in Singapore and consolidate staff into a larger office.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026

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India engineers told to command AI, not compete with it
Robotics

India engineers told to command AI, not compete with it

As automation grows, Indian tech firms say engineers will be valued more for judgement, oversight and choosing the right problems to solve.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Scrum.org adds Product Backlog Refinement microlearning
eLearning

Scrum.org adds Product Backlog Refinement microlearning

Software and product teams get a one-hour online course on clarifying backlog items before sprint planning, aimed at reducing later delivery risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month