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Access Hospitality names Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO
Software-as-a-Service

Access Hospitality names Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO

Access Hospitality appoints former Sage tech leader Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO to steer global platform expansion and agentic AI strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Australian law firms lag peers in legal AI adoption
Software-as-a-Service

Australian law firms lag peers in legal AI adoption

Pricing pressure and low trust are slowing Australian law firms' use of legal AI, even as rivals overseas are already saving time and money.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven
Data Analytics

Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven

Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
Data Protection

Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent

Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Deel unifies global hiring, pay and mobility tools
Fintech

Deel unifies global hiring, pay and mobility tools

Deel rolls out a unified platform for global hiring, payroll, planning and mobility after processing USD $22bn in pay and USD $250m in crypto.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten
Data Protection

SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten

SD Worx Ireland eyes 25% payroll share as tighter rules and EUR €3 million SME push fuel demand for compliant, automated pay systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
TCS & Pearson launch AI-driven workforce upskilling push
Digital Transformation

TCS & Pearson launch AI-driven workforce upskilling push

TCS and Pearson unveil multi-year AI learning alliance to help global employers close skills gaps and prove returns on technology investment.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Employment Hero names James Keene APAC managing director
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero names James Keene APAC managing director

Employment Hero appoints long-serving executive James Keene as APAC managing director to drive regional growth and AI-led expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Spectrum.Life buys three Aussie digital health firms
Health Technologies

Spectrum.Life buys three Aussie digital health firms

Spectrum.Life enters Australia with a triple acquisition, uniting MindFit at Work, We Lysn and Valion Health into one digital care platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Amazon leads concentrated global hyperscale market
Hyperscale

Amazon leads concentrated global hyperscale market

Amazon leads the concentrated global hyperscale data centre market, as the top 10 providers captured 46% of 2024 revenue.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Fairview selects Workday to modernise HR, finance, supply
Digital Transformation

Fairview selects Workday to modernise HR, finance, supply

Fairview selects Workday to overhaul HR, finance and supply chain in a multi-year move to a single AI-enabled operations platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
monday.com gives AI agents full user status on platform
Software-as-a-Service

monday.com gives AI agents full user status on platform

monday.com now lets AI agents sign up and work as full platform users, with direct workspace access, shared governance and unified pricing.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Workforce Technology stories

Exclusive: Wagepoint targets Canada's small firms with AI payroll
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Wagepoint targets Canada's small firms with AI payroll

Wagepoint bets on Canada's lagging small-business payroll, expanding its AI-powered platform while doubling down on its home market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Sage data shows UK SMEs grow profits but slash investment
Digital Transformation

Sage data shows UK SMEs grow profits but slash investment

UK SMEs lifted revenues and profits in 2025 but cut capital spending for a 17th straight quarter, Sage data shows, signalling wary growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
EduTech

Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks

Specialised AI is set to transform Australian enterprise networks, outgunning generic tools in resilience, reliability and local relevance.

By David Plummer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Lancom earns Microsoft Modern Work Enterprise status
Data Protection

Lancom earns Microsoft Modern Work Enterprise status

Lancom Technology has secured Microsoft's Modern Work Enterprise status, recognising its capability to deliver Microsoft 365 at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Humanforce adds automated rewards tools for frontline
Human Capital Management

Humanforce adds automated rewards tools for frontline

Humanforce launches automated rewards and recognition tools to help frontline employers tackle high turnover, engagement and compliance gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Stable call centre KPIs mask growing customer anger
Unified Communications

Stable call centre KPIs mask growing customer anger

UK contact centres keep KPIs steady, but MaxContact warns a growing perception gap as frustrated customers switch providers in droves.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026