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Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer
Digital Transformation

Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer

Customer Science appoints James Johnstone to its new Chief Operating Officer role as it accelerates UK and US expansion after rapid Australian growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Agoyu wins patent for AI moving quotes app in Puerto Rico
Customer Experience

Agoyu wins patent for AI moving quotes app in Puerto Rico

Agoyu secures patent for AI-powered moving app that scans video inventories, matches licensed movers and returns quotes in minutes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Software-as-a-Service

AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge

Chief executives' calls in Q1 2026 were dominated by AI, but references to Iran surged as boardrooms weighed war risks and supply chain exposure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Ascendion named HFS market leader in agentic services
DevOps

Ascendion named HFS market leader in agentic services

Ascendion wins HFS market leader nod as agentic AI wins gains in legacy modernisation, testing and enterprise delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
Digital Transformation

ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products
Software-as-a-Service

Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products

Sidetrade sets out a four-year push into AI-driven order-to-cash, with three new products due in 2026 and a shift towards usage-linked revenue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Vertigenius raises EUR 2.55 million for US expansion
Wearables

Vertigenius raises EUR 2.55 million for US expansion

Vertigenius secures GBP £2.2 million to accelerate US clinic rollout of its wearable vertigo sensor, with 20 sites already using the device.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Cloudsmith survey finds SBOM gaps before cyber law
DevOps

Cloudsmith survey finds SBOM gaps before cyber law

Cloudsmith survey finds most engineering teams still lack automated SBOM checks, leaving many unready for fast EU Cyber Resilience Act audits.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal
Software-as-a-Service

Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal

Apax Digital takes stake in London FX risk firm MillTech in USD $60 million deal as North American expansion gathers pace.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Supply Chain

Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Perpetuals.com launches on-prem AI for hedge funds
Crypto

Perpetuals.com launches on-prem AI for hedge funds

Perpetuals.com wins exclusive Forgentiq.ai rights as it prepares an on-premises AI system for hedge funds and crypto managers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

HI USA taps Cloudbeds to streamline hostel network
Digital Transformation

HI USA taps Cloudbeds to streamline hostel network

Hostelling International USA turns to Cloudbeds to modernise operations across its largest US hostel network, aiming to cut admin and improve staff control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Gusto buys Mosey to boost small-business compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Gusto buys Mosey to boost small-business compliance

Gusto acquires Mosey in push to help smaller employers navigate mounting payroll, tax and registration rules across multiple US states.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity
Human Capital Management

Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Cambridge summit links disinformation to corruption risks
Risk & Compliance

Cambridge summit links disinformation to corruption risks

Cambridge summit warns false narratives can fuel corruption, with Professor Alan Jagolinzer urging scrutiny of tech platforms and media ownership.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Kingstone adopts ZestyAI wildfire model for California
Risk & Compliance

Kingstone adopts ZestyAI wildfire model for California

Kingstone turns to ZestyAI's property-level wildfire model as it expands into California homeowners cover, with risk management and pricing under scrutiny.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall
Malware

Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall

Singapore organisations hit by 22% more cyberattacks in March, with consumer-facing and public sectors most exposed amid rising GenAI data-leak risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Flashpass raises $4.1 million in latest funding round
Data Analytics

Flashpass raises $4.1 million in latest funding round

Flashpass secures $4.1 million seed round to widen its skills platform and add job-matching tools as AI reshapes work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month