Excel stories

StructureFlow expands its AI platform to turn PDFs, diagrams and spreadsheets into editable legal and financial models for deal teams.

Anthropic brings Claude into Microsoft Word as a beta add-in, letting users edit tracked changes, check documents and draft in templates.

Datarails launches FinanceOS, a unified data layer and MCP link to AI tools, promising governed, real-time finance workflows at scale.

Microsoft launches Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 E7, blending AI agents, Copilot upgrades and security tools in a single enterprise push.

Microsoft shifts Copilot from assistant to AI agents and unveils the E7 Frontier Suite to bundle automation, security and governance.

Anthropic upgrades Claude Cowork with private plugin marketplaces, richer admin controls and Office-linked workflows for enterprise teams.

Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with major coding and computer-use upgrades, keeping pricing flat at USD $3 and USD $15 per million tokens.

Leadership and communication top 2026 workplace learning as employees prioritise human and business skills alongside rising AI adoption.

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.6, boosting coding, agent workflows and pro tasks with a 1m-token context window and benchmark gains.

Big banks and AI leaders signal they will layer new AI tools on top of, not instead of, core enterprise software systems.

Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.

AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.

Velixo has secured significant investment from Elephant in a Series A funding round, aimed at bolstering its ERP-connected reporting capabilities within Excel.

Sourcetable has launched the world's first AI-driven spreadsheet, promising to revolutionise data analysis for the 750 million global users of spreadsheets.

Researchers from HP have uncovered a rise in fake CAPTCHA challenges used by cybercriminals to install malware, exploiting users' increased online click tolerance.

The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.

Data Democratisation offers the potential for self-service solutions, but risks of misuse call for a careful balance between user empowerment and proper data management practices.

AI-powered automation offers significant potential to streamline finance operations: from user-friendly interfaces to handling unstructured data.

On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.

Businesses increasingly integrate AI and automation tools into their workflows, discovering practical benefits and maximising value by utilising the right AI tool, automation, and reliable data.