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FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport
Data Analytics

FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme
Firewalls

Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme

Barracuda adds Google Workspace email protection, SecureEdge Access and AI security to BarracudaONE while unifying its global partner programme.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Unified Communications

Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety

Wagga Wagga-based Zetifi blends smart antennas, AI cameras and APIs to keep remote fleets connected while quietly boosting worker safety.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
AI agents blur human access lines in enterprise systems
Data Protection

AI agents blur human access lines in enterprise systems

Most organisations cannot distinguish AI agents from human staff, exposing widening identity and access risks as autonomous tools spread.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Lightspeed launches AI inventory tool for retailers
Digital Transformation

Lightspeed launches AI inventory tool for retailers

Lightspeed has unveiled an AI tool in its retail platform that scans supplier documents into draft purchase orders to cut errors and admin time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Anaplan launches AI planning tools & apps for business
Unified Communications

Anaplan launches AI planning tools & apps for business

Anaplan unveils AI-driven planning tools and 12 apps to speed scenario modelling and embed governed automation across core business functions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Spendesk names new chiefs as it posts first profit
Software-as-a-Service

Spendesk names new chiefs as it posts first profit

Spendesk appoints Quentin Vigneau as Chief Product Officer and Alan Wright as Chief Technical Officer as it expands AI plans after first full year of profit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
AlphaSense adds custom AI agents for finance research
Data Analytics

AlphaSense adds custom AI agents for finance research

AlphaSense unveils custom AI agents and expert call tools to automate research workflows for financial and corporate intelligence teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Galtea raises USD $3.2m to test AI agents reliably
Software-as-a-Service

Galtea raises USD $3.2m to test AI agents reliably

Barcelona startup Galtea raises USD $3.2 million to scale its AI agent testing platform and launch a self-service product for developers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Zoom showcases AI tools for APAC SMBs in daily work
Unified Communications

Zoom showcases AI tools for APAC SMBs in daily work

Zoom says APAC small firms are moving AI from pilots to daily workflows, boosting productivity while trying to avoid new complexity.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
New Relic named IDC MarketScape AIOps leader again
DevOps

New Relic named IDC MarketScape AIOps leader again

New Relic secures a third consecutive Leader ranking in IDC's Worldwide AIOps 2026 assessment, highlighting its AI-led observability tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

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Two-in-five Irish workers say AI is essential at work
Data Protection

Two-in-five Irish workers say AI is essential at work

Landmark Technologies survey warns Irish employers are lagging as staff put confidential data into AI tools and use them for critical decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Avison Young picks CGI for AI managed services boost
Digital Transformation

Avison Young picks CGI for AI managed services boost

Avison Young deepens CGI tie-up with AI-managed tech support as the real estate adviser modernises digital platforms and boosts operational insight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Manchester tech event to focus on AI, trust & risk
Unified Communications

Manchester tech event to focus on AI, trust & risk

Manchester Tech Week's flagship returns to probe how AI can boost cyber defence, resilience and experience without eroding trust or control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
UK payroll errors persist as delays & manual work rise
Digital Transformation

UK payroll errors persist as delays & manual work rise

UK payroll in crisis as 89% of professionals report frequent errors and delays, with manual processes and poor system integration to blame.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
AI & invoicing friction shape B2B buying in Europe
Digital Transformation

AI & invoicing friction shape B2B buying in Europe

European B2B buyers increasingly value seamless invoicing, onboarding and payment experience over price when choosing repeat suppliers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Vendfun picks PT Murni to expand hotel kiosks in Indonesia
Digital Transformation

Vendfun picks PT Murni to expand hotel kiosks in Indonesia

Malaysian kiosk specialist Vendfun names PT Murni exclusive Indonesia distributor in its biggest push yet into the archipelago's hotel sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026