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Haiilo named Challenger in Gartner employee experience

The upgrade signals growing momentum in North America and a stronger case for buyers weighing compliance, AI and workplace fragmentation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Fintech

Avalara launches Aviator agent hub for European tax rules

Businesses selling across Europe may cut manual compliance work as Avalara's new agent hub automates tax tasks and keeps records for audits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Mastek wins Staffordshire council Oracle Cloud deal

The contract will replace Staffordshire County Council's legacy back-office systems, aiming to cut manual work and improve oversight for 875,000 residents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Power / Energy

Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions

That caution could slow adoption, as 46% of middle managers want a human involved in security-sensitive AI decisions, versus 24% of executives.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

Yaspa wins PAY360 award for Intelligent Payments platform

The award underscores growing interest in bank-payment tools that pair account-to-account transfers with customer verification for merchants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Edge Computing

EfficiencyIT appoints Graham Robson to modular data role

Rising AI-driven demand for faster data centre builds has prompted EfficiencyIT to add a veteran engineer to manage modular production risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Human Capital Management

ADP launches Lyric HCM in UK for multinational employers

Multinational employers will be able to manage HR, payroll and compliance in one system as ADP widens its Europe rollout to four headquarters markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

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Fintech

Plaid launches AI credit & fraud models for lenders

Lenders may now approve more borrowers and catch more fraud, as Plaid's new models use cash flow and transaction data instead of credit scores alone.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Financial Systems

Young accountants expect AI to speed career progression

Most young UK accountancy trainees expect AI to accelerate promotion, while 93% worry about data security and 77% fear over-reliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Distology signs Harmonic Security deal for AI governance

The partnership will give resellers in the UK, Benelux and DACH new tools to spot unsanctioned AI use and protect sensitive data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Supply Chain

Fuel price surge squeezes UK eCommerce supply chains

Record UK fuel prices are pushing up fulfilment and delivery costs for online sellers, squeezing margins and threatening demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

Oral-B

Bon Charge launches Red Light Toothbrush travel case

Travellers and commuters can now keep Bon Charge's red light toothbrush topped up on the go, but the case costs GBP £54.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Signage

LG unveils business displays at London Think Beyond event

Businesses and buyers were shown LG's expanded display portfolio in London, as the company pushed LED, OLED and medical screens across key sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Risk & Compliance

KYND launches AI detection tool for cyber insurers

The new feature could help insurers spot hidden AI use and concentration risk across cyber portfolios without relying on disclosures from clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data centers

CX Tech plans GBP £16.5 billion Chapelcross data campus

The 1GW scheme could bring 750 construction jobs and 450 permanent roles to a former nuclear site near Annan if approved.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Robotics

Astroscale UK wins ISO 27001 ahead of space missions

The certification bolsters confidence for government and commercial partners as the company readies debris-removal and defence missions from its UK base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Agricultural Technology

Structural Battery Company joins UK-Canada incubator

The start-up will gain Canadian customers and testing support as it seeks faster sales of its load-bearing battery technology in defence and aerospace.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday