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Legora hits USD $100 million ARR as legal AI demand grows
Digital Transformation

Legora hits USD $100 million ARR as legal AI demand grows

Legal teams are moving from one-off tasks to workflow automation, helping the start-up reach USD $100 million ARR in 18 months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026
Rosella raises AUD $3.7 million for AI insurance brokerage
Software-as-a-Service

Rosella raises AUD $3.7 million for AI insurance brokerage

The funding will help Rosella target smaller US businesses that insurers often serve slowly, using AI to cut brokerage admin from hours to minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
AI prompts clients to question expert fees, report finds
DevOps

AI prompts clients to question expert fees, report finds

Clients are beginning to push for lower fees as AI fuels the belief that outside specialists can be replaced in-house, a report says.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
Data Analytics

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

Despite recession fears, most global leaders plan to keep AI spending high, with average budgets set at USD $186 million over the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants
Data Analytics

Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants

Firms are struggling to prepare accountants for AI, with just 28% saying they are ready to reskill staff as workflows change.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Boldyn expands project software to lift margin control
DevOps

Boldyn expands project software to lift margin control

Live project data has helped the telecoms infrastructure company cut spreadsheet use and improve gross margins by several points.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
AskNicely launches Ask NiceAI for service businesses
Data Analytics

AskNicely launches Ask NiceAI for service businesses

It aims to help multi-site operators spot falling satisfaction faster by turning scattered feedback into cited answers and action plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal
Data Analytics

Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal

The acquisition strengthens Multiplier’s push into professional services as AI and rising client demands reshape the startup advisory market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
BDO & Microsoft pilot agentic AI blueprint for firms
Digital Transformation

BDO & Microsoft pilot agentic AI blueprint for firms

Many firms still stall at proof of concept, as the pilot aims to turn agentic AI into a repeatable blueprint for everyday workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads
Data Analytics

Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads

The new feature gives accounting firms visibility into workloads as talent shortages and rising client demand make staffing harder to scale.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

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EY names 24 finalists for Ireland entrepreneur award
Unified Communications

EY names 24 finalists for Ireland entrepreneur award

The shortlist spans the island and includes firms employing more than 3,000 people, as EY marks the 29th year of its award programme.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Advania names new UK CFO & CMO following expansion
Digital Transformation

Advania names new UK CFO & CMO following expansion

Growth in Britain puts integration and visibility under pressure as Advania adds senior finance and marketing leadership.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
VinciWorks named Solid Performer in Fosway digital learning
Software-as-a-Service

VinciWorks named Solid Performer in Fosway digital learning

The ranking gives the compliance training provider a foothold in Europe’s crowded digital learning market as buyers seek adaptable courses and tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Huntington picks SEI for private bank platform shift
Software-as-a-Service

Huntington picks SEI for private bank platform shift

The bank's private wealth arm will shift to a single system to cut complexity and improve service for advisers and clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds
Data Protection

Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds

Concern over privacy is rising as 65% of employees say their personal data may be used to train AI tools, the survey found.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
BRX launches CM.OSX with McKinnon to guide AI marketing
Digital Transformation

BRX launches CM.OSX with McKinnon to guide AI marketing

Marketing teams facing pressure to prove AI gains will get advice on workflows, governance and tool choice under the new service.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Pia joins Pax8 Marketplace with AI help desk automation
Digital Transformation

Pia joins Pax8 Marketplace with AI help desk automation

MSPs can now buy Pia’s aiDesk through Pax8, easing adoption of help desk automation as providers seek to cut routine ticket work.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
Network Infrastructure

KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders

KPMG Canada urges tech chiefs to sharpen data, AI and cloud execution as a survey of 150 executives flags gaps in scaling and returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026