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Olas launches Pearl Connect for Claude coding agents
Crypto

Olas launches Pearl Connect for Claude coding agents

The beta tool lets Claude users trade prediction markets and pay other agents without leaving their coding session, though security risks remain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
iManage to launch next-gen AI platform in October 2026
Software-as-a-Service

iManage to launch next-gen AI platform in October 2026

The rollout will let law firms and other clients run AI inside governed repositories without weakening confidentiality or audit controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
AirHelp launches AI flight compensation checker on ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence

AirHelp launches AI flight compensation checker on ChatGPT

Travellers could recover up to EUR 600 for disrupted journeys as AirHelp embeds a compensation checker inside ChatGPT and Claude.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Salesforce expands Headless 360 across its platform
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce expands Headless 360 across its platform

Authorised AI agents will now be able to call Salesforce functions across clouds with existing permissions, reducing the need for custom integrations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Tenzo launches AI Connector for hospitality operators
Data Analytics

Tenzo launches AI Connector for hospitality operators

Hospitality managers can now query live sales, labour and stock data in plain English, cutting delays caused by fragmented reporting systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Xero expands AI tools for accountants & small firms
Software-as-a-Service

Xero expands AI tools for accountants & small firms

The update is aimed at cutting hours of manual bookkeeping for small firms as rivals race to embed AI into finance workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses

Small businesses and accountants could save time on reconciliation and month-end work as Xero widens AI tools across payroll, payments and reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
Data Protection

Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ

IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
ReliaQuest deepens Anthropic deal to bolster GreyMatter
Data Protection

ReliaQuest deepens Anthropic deal to bolster GreyMatter

GreyMatter users will gain wider access to Anthropic's Claude models as ReliaQuest brings them deeper into its threat response platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Only 5% of staff use generative AI effectively, study says
Data Protection

Only 5% of staff use generative AI effectively, study says

Only 5% of eligible workers are using generative AI well enough to boost productivity, according to NROC Security's latest quarterly study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Thomson Reuters launches new CoCounsel Legal in US
Software-as-a-Service

Thomson Reuters launches new CoCounsel Legal in US

Law firms get a single workflow for research, drafting and verification as the updated system reaches US users, with Canada and Britain to follow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Pricefx adds bring-your-own AI to pricing platform
Software-as-a-Service

Pricefx adds bring-your-own AI to pricing platform

Customers can query live pricing data in Microsoft Copilot, Claude or ChatGPT as Pricefx opens its platform to approved enterprise AI assistants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AdvisorFinder launches AI visibility tool for advisers
Data Analytics

AdvisorFinder launches AI visibility tool for advisers

Financial advisers risk being overlooked as clients increasingly use generative AI and search engines to pick firms, the company says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Impala launches MCP server for philanthropy data in AI
Customer Relationship Management

Impala launches MCP server for philanthropy data in AI

Foundation teams can now query verified grant data in Claude and ChatGPT, as Impala bets on AI-powered analysis over proposal drafting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Visaible launches tool to boost hotels in AI chatbots
Generative AI

Visaible launches tool to boost hotels in AI chatbots

Hotels could lose thousands in direct bookings each month as travellers increasingly rely on AI assistants to choose accommodation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Airtasker launches ChatGPT booking for local services
Digital Transformation

Airtasker launches ChatGPT booking for local services

Users can now book cleaners, movers and tradespeople in one ChatGPT chat, as Airtasker opens its marketplace to AI transactions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Myob links small business data to Claude & ChatGPT
Software-as-a-Service

Myob links small business data to Claude & ChatGPT

Australian small businesses will be able to query MYOB financial data in Claude and ChatGPT, including overdue invoices and profit figures.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week