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Elite adds AI to flag dubious legal billing entries
Data governance

Elite adds AI to flag dubious legal billing entries

Law firms could cut client disputes as Elite’s new tool spots subjective billing risks before invoices are submitted.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
Unified Communications

Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams

Senior staff are increasingly in the crosshairs as suspected former Black Basta affiliates use Teams impersonation to seize remote access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Auctor raises USD $20 million for software implementation
DevOps

Auctor raises USD $20 million for software implementation

The funding gives the New York-based startup backing to tackle costly enterprise software roll-outs that often run late and over budget.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Dayshape teams with Microsoft on AI staffing tools
Customer Relationship Management

Dayshape teams with Microsoft on AI staffing tools

Professional services firms may soon query staffing, capacity and project finances in Teams as Dayshape embeds its tools in Microsoft 365 Copilot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Tax Systems launches AI Assistant for cross-border tax
Document Management

Tax Systems launches AI Assistant for cross-border tax

Multinational tax teams could save hours each week as a new tool combines internal data with trusted cross-border research across 220 jurisdictions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist
Digital Transformation

Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist

Customers seeking clearer technology planning will now have a dedicated senior adviser as Inde formalises strategic guidance amid growing investment complexity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
WatchGuard & HaloPSA integrate security tools for MSPs
Firewalls

WatchGuard & HaloPSA integrate security tools for MSPs

MSPs can cut manual work and billing errors as WatchGuard security events, device data and licences flow into HaloPSA.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
Digital Transformation

Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink

AI could unlock legal work that clients had deferred, as firms shift from efficiency savings to more senior advice and broader use.

By Jamie Ng • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer
Digital Transformation

Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer

The new role is aimed at helping the Sydney-based firm scale beyond Australia as demand rises for AI and digital transformation projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Ascendion named HFS market leader in agentic services
DevOps

Ascendion named HFS market leader in agentic services

The ranking spotlights growing buyer demand for proven AI savings as enterprises shift from pilots to production across core operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Professional services stories

UK startups shift outside Central London, report finds
Hybrid & Remote Work

UK startups shift outside Central London, report finds

Founders are increasingly opting for commuter-belt bases, as new data shows more than half of UK startups now launch outside Central London.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Isle of Man makes data a legal asset class
Data Protection

Isle of Man makes data a legal asset class

Businesses in finance and healthcare could gain clearer rules for using datasets as collateral, licensing revenue and investment under the new law.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Videosign & Brightsolid expand AI cloud partnership
Unified Communications

Videosign & Brightsolid expand AI cloud partnership

The move should help Videosign add AI note-taking and form-filling tools without compromising compliance, security or cloud costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't
Customer Relationship Management

The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't

Businesses that fail to turn data, automation and integration into action risk slower growth, missed leads and weaker customer experiences.

By Lovan • 6 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Canopius opens Manchester office as second-largest hub
DevOps

Canopius opens Manchester office as second-largest hub

The insurer is expanding beyond London, with a permanent Manchester base set to house technology and data teams supporting global operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland
Agricultural Technology

KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland

Irish tech start-ups with up to USD $15 million in revenue can now seek a Dublin final and a place in Lisbon next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
CloudKeeper wins AWS AI competency as demand grows
Software-as-a-Service

CloudKeeper wins AWS AI competency as demand grows

Enterprises facing rising AI costs may see greater demand for partners that can prove delivery experience on AWS as projects move into production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Nmbr & Paiday target Canada accounting payroll gap
Digital Transformation

Nmbr & Paiday target Canada accounting payroll gap

Canadian accounting firms could cut manual payroll work and compliance errors as the new platform centralises dozens of client runs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026