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Netchex launches AI HR teammates for deskless workers
Software-as-a-Service

Netchex launches AI HR teammates for deskless workers

Frontline employers could cut payroll errors and admin time as the early access rollout targets hotels, clinics and other deskless workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI moves from hype to targeted frontline & finance use
Digital Transformation

AI moves from hype to targeted frontline & finance use

Businesses are narrowing AI deployments to specific tasks as scrutiny grows over costs, returns and the need for human judgement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • This month
WorkJam adds autonomous AI layer for frontline staff
Software-as-a-Service

WorkJam adds autonomous AI layer for frontline staff

Retailers could get faster task allocation and reprioritisation as WorkJam's platform now automates decisions across 1.5 million frontline users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Oracle NetSuite rolls out NetSuite next in North America
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle NetSuite rolls out NetSuite next in North America

North American customers can now trial the new environment as Oracle NetSuite adds conversational AI and finance automation tools across its software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
GK expands open retail platform with DevHub & AI tools
Digital Transformation

GK expands open retail platform with DevHub & AI tools

Retailers could add third-party tools faster as GK opens its CLOUD4RETAIL platform to more partners and prototype app development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Businesses urged to rethink young workers entry paths
Manufacturing

Businesses urged to rethink young workers entry paths

Employers risk worsening shortages in cybersecurity and frontline roles unless they open new entry routes and training for young workers.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • This month

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Camino cuts labour costs with Tenzo platform in London
Data Analytics

Camino cuts labour costs with Tenzo platform in London

The restaurant group says Tenzo's data tools have saved hundreds of thousands of pounds while keeping guest satisfaction steady across five sites.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
HeadFirst unites Australian sales, talent & service
Risk & Compliance

HeadFirst unites Australian sales, talent & service

The overhaul is meant to help the workforce group tackle skills shortages, tighter regulation and rising AI use in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Logile launches simulator to cut retailer labour costs
Software-as-a-Service

Logile launches simulator to cut retailer labour costs

Retailers under margin pressure can now test staffing and opening-hours decisions before budgets are set, using Logile's new simulator.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Wagepoint launches WagePro+ for Canadian accountants
Software-as-a-Service

Wagepoint launches WagePro+ for Canadian accountants

Growing compliance costs are pushing Canadian firms to treat payroll as a recurring revenue stream, as Wagepoint adds partner support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds
Human Capital Management

London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds

London's labour market is recovering, with small firms hiring again as AI use and confidence among workers outpace the UK average.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Evri rolls out Microsoft 365 E7 across UK business
Software-as-a-Service

Evri rolls out Microsoft 365 E7 across UK business

The rollout will put secure AI tools into 6,000 employees' hands as Evri seeks to cut manual work and improve parcel delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Kallidus wins B Corp certification in HR tech market
eLearning

Kallidus wins B Corp certification in HR tech market

The accreditation gives Kallidus a broader ESG-style seal that may help it stand out as buyers scrutinise suppliers' values as well as software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards
Digital Transformation

Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards

The new agency could shape how Australian firms adopt AI, with leaders warning that standards and security will decide whether gains outweigh risk.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • This month
Vero Insurance adds AI sentiment checks in New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Vero Insurance adds AI sentiment checks in New Zealand

It will let staff spot complaints and vulnerability in real time, giving Vero earlier warning of customer distress across its New Zealand teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft backs Australian Government AI framework
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft backs Australian Government AI framework

Backing from a major tech investor strengthens Canberra's push for central AI rules as businesses seek clarity and Australians weigh safeguards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
TD Merchant Solutions launches Clover platform in Canada
Software-as-a-Service

TD Merchant Solutions launches Clover platform in Canada

Canadian small businesses will gain bundled payments and management tools as TD folds Clover point-of-sale devices into its merchant services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month