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Hexnode launches AI context layer for endpoint management
Software-as-a-Service

Hexnode launches AI context layer for endpoint management

It aims to cut the steps IT administrators take by routing natural-language requests to specialist workflow agents while keeping human approval for changes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Interprefy joins Cvent marketplace for multilingual events
Enterprise Resource Planning

Interprefy joins Cvent marketplace for multilingual events

Cvent users can now add live translation, captions and interpreters for events without leaving the platform, easing multilingual planning worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
SonicWall launches Gen 8 NSv virtual firewall range
Private Cloud

SonicWall launches Gen 8 NSv virtual firewall range

Customers can now scale firewall protection from a single branch to enterprise cloud estates without changing SonicOS or management tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation

It aims to turn staff ideas into customer solutions and patentable IP, as the company backs prototypes, mentoring and filing costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Scoot uses AI to speed up customer feedback analysis
Data Protection

Scoot uses AI to speed up customer feedback analysis

Passenger complaints can now be acted on in minutes, helping Scoot spot booking and login problems before they dent sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Emburse & Direct Travel link booking with expenses
Software-as-a-Service

Emburse & Direct Travel link booking with expenses

Corporate travellers could face fewer manual steps as booking data and expenses flow between the two platforms in real time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m
Software-as-a-Service

Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m

The freelance platform's international expansion is being backed by fresh finance and product leadership as it passes 1m registered experts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards
Software-as-a-Service

ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards

Mid-market finance teams in Australia and New Zealand can now cut manual work as ProSpend adds Archa's credit-backed virtual cards to its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SonicWall joins OpenAI Daybreak for SME cyber defence
Software-as-a-Service

SonicWall joins OpenAI Daybreak for SME cyber defence

Mid-market firms could gain AI-backed threat detection and remediation without new systems as SonicWall rolls out GPT-5.5 through its channel partners.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto
Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto

Small businesses may be able to run payroll, payments and bookkeeping in one system as Xero deepens its US push with new tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform
Fintech

CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform

Small businesses can now take bank-to-bank payments in SwipeSimple, with invoices and links handled alongside cards in one system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
ClubManager launches New Zealand platform for clubs
Software-as-a-Service

ClubManager launches New Zealand platform for clubs

Independent clubs in New Zealand can now access local support as ClubManager targets operators seeking tighter admin and higher member retention.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Xero launches US payroll service via Gusto integration
Software-as-a-Service

Xero launches US payroll service via Gusto integration

The service lets small US businesses run pay, accounting and payments in one system, cutting admin and missed-payroll risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Data Protection

Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age

Remote device management is becoming a core cost and security issue as firms scale IoT fleets across countries and networks.

By Dr Philipp Schulte • 5 min read • This month
Finance teams in educational institutions don't need more process, they need less chasing
Software-as-a-Service

Finance teams in educational institutions don't need more process, they need less chasing

Schools and universities can cut audit-season scrambles if they shift controls to the point of spend and stop chasing receipts later.

By Tanu Kaushik • 5 min read • This month
ServiceNow unveils six autonomous security products
Network Security

ServiceNow unveils six autonomous security products

Rising AI-driven threats are pushing firms to consolidate security operations, as ServiceNow adds automation across exposure, identity and incident response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Flagstone expands SME savings panel to 56 UK banks
Fintech

Flagstone expands SME savings panel to 56 UK banks

UK SMEs can now spread surplus cash across more than 200 business savings accounts as Flagstone lifts its bank panel to 56.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AlgoSec updates Horizon with cloud security automation
Private Cloud

AlgoSec updates Horizon with cloud security automation

Security teams can now cut manual policy work as AlgoSec adds automation, risk analysis and compliance reporting across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month