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Microsoft launches Frontier Accelerate for marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft launches Frontier Accelerate for marketplace

Eligible software vendors can now tap guidance, funding and support to list AI tools on Microsoft's marketplace and grow sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying

Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Guardian for AI agents
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Guardian for AI agents

The new tools aim to curb prompt injection, data leakage and rogue AI activity as firms deploy agents with wider system access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Worth launches real-time decisions for small firms
Data Analytics

Worth launches real-time decisions for small firms

Small business borrowers could get approvals in minutes as the platform cuts manual checks for banks and lenders processing applications.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Nutanix, ChronoScale partner on enterprise AI infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud

Nutanix, ChronoScale partner on enterprise AI infrastructure

Global 2000 buyers should gain easier access to GPU capacity and local AI controls as the firms link their platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Sovos names partner award winners across global network
Software-as-a-Service

Sovos names partner award winners across global network

Global tax software buyers are increasingly reliant on consultancies and cloud alliances as Sovos spotlights its best-performing partners.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Aziro launches CAWi to link enterprise systems securely
Software-as-a-Service

Aziro launches CAWi to link enterprise systems securely

Disparate corporate data may become easier to use as the platform lets staff query and act across systems without moving sensitive records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Testlio lists crowdsourced testing platform on AWS
Software-as-a-Service

Testlio lists crowdsourced testing platform on AWS

Enterprise buyers can now procure Testlio's testing services through AWS and Microsoft marketplaces, alongside pre-committed cloud spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Tredence launches Forward Deployed Engineering practice
Digital Transformation

Tredence launches Forward Deployed Engineering practice

It aims to help large companies turn AI pilots into operational tools, as demand grows for measurable returns from enterprise projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Sage & Yooz expand finance automation to UK, Ireland
Software-as-a-Service

Sage & Yooz expand finance automation to UK, Ireland

Finance teams in the UK and Ireland will gain wider access to AI-assisted invoice processing as Sage and Yooz widen their partnership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Databricks appoints Corrie Briscoe to APJ partnerships
Data Analytics

Databricks appoints Corrie Briscoe to APJ partnerships

The appointment aims to bolster Databricks' regional ecosystem as customers in Asia Pacific and Japan spend more on AI and data projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

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Starbucks teams up with Alipay for AI coffee alarm
Data Protection

Starbucks teams up with Alipay for AI coffee alarm

Chinese consumers can now schedule daily Starbucks orders through Alipay's AI agent, as the firms deepen ties around routine mobile payments.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
tick9 wins Cin7 Breakthrough Partner Award for 2026
Software-as-a-Service

tick9 wins Cin7 Breakthrough Partner Award for 2026

The award underlines a year of rapid expansion for the East Yorkshire consultancy, which grew headcount from seven to 20 in 12 months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
AnywhereNow's Tendfor wins Microsoft Teams certification
Software-as-a-Service

AnywhereNow's Tendfor wins Microsoft Teams certification

Customers using Microsoft Teams may find contact centre integration simpler after Tendfor was certified under Microsoft's Unify Integration Model.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick
Software-as-a-Service

Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick

Merchants on Maverick's platform can now contest disputes faster as Findustry AI's Chargeback Agent automates evidence gathering and submissions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 15th Aug 2026
Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI

Enterprises get a tamper-proof backup layer for AI use, as Keepit says verified data can reduce risk and support audits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
Aziro earns AWS Advanced Tier Partner status for AI projects
Digital Transformation

Aziro earns AWS Advanced Tier Partner status for AI projects

The recognition should help clients moving AI and cloud projects into production, with deeper access to AWS support and tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026