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'Lazy supplier data' blamed for failures in procurement AI
Digital Transformation

'Lazy supplier data' blamed for failures in procurement AI

Lazy supplier data is crippling procurement AI, sparking hallucinations, broken automations and a 'Transformation Wall' to adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Building a Smarter RFP for Global Cloud Voice: 4 Essentials for 2026
Unified Communications

Building a Smarter RFP for Global Cloud Voice: 4 Essentials for 2026

IT leaders overhaul RFPs for global cloud voice, prioritizing outcomes, reach, expertise and control in a Microsoft Teams-first world.

By Zach Bennett • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Agiloft reports surge in AI uptake for contract tools
Data Protection

Agiloft reports surge in AI uptake for contract tools

Agiloft says over half its customers now license AI tools as Screens usage surges, with AI users up 250% and app activity rising 12-fold.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Atos secures first dual Scopism SIAM Assured status
Digital Transformation

Atos secures first dual Scopism SIAM Assured status

Atos becomes the first organisation worldwide to achieve dual Scopism SIAM Assured status for both service provision and consultancy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Rimini Street launches 20 Agentic UX tools for ERP
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street launches 20 Agentic UX tools for ERP

Rimini Street debuts 20 ServiceNow-powered Agentic UX tools to modernise Oracle and SAP ERP workflows without disruptive upgrades.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Kearney unveils new Asia Pacific leaders ahead of centenary
Digital Transformation

Kearney unveils new Asia Pacific leaders ahead of centenary

Kearney refreshes Asia Pacific leadership in ANZ, Japan, Malaysia and CMT as it prepares to enter its centenary year in 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Procurement stories

Adactin joins national register for AI service providers
DevOps

Adactin joins national register for AI service providers

Adactin has been added to Australia's national AI Directory, linking its cloud and AI services with organisations seeking local expertise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
ImagiNxt 2026, MeitY Startup Hub join for Mumbai tech fest
Robotics

ImagiNxt 2026, MeitY Startup Hub join for Mumbai tech fest

ImagiNxt 2026 partners with MeitY Startup Hub to put startups and policy centre stage at Mumbai's new tech and innovation festival.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Celonis unveils new process intelligence push for defence
Digital Transformation

Celonis unveils new process intelligence push for defence

Celonis launches a defence and security push, pitching process intelligence to boost military readiness, supply resilience and IT modernisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
ERP HEADtoHEAD Birmingham event to showcase 13 systems
Customer Relationship Management

ERP HEADtoHEAD Birmingham event to showcase 13 systems

Lumenia's ERP HEADtoHEAD returns to Birmingham in March with 13 systems, 28 live demos and expert talks on AI, readiness and pitfalls.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
California agencies weigh AI tools for SB 707 access
Unified Communications

California agencies weigh AI tools for SB 707 access

California agencies test AI translation to meet SB 707 language rules by July 2026, weighing costs, quality and impact on public meetings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
GCRE extends hunt for energy & data partner to 2026
DataCentre infrastructure

GCRE extends hunt for energy & data partner to 2026

GCRE has pushed back its search for an energy and data centre partner in South West Wales, extending the procurement process into 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Five key challenges Australian CFOs will face by 2026
Data Analytics

Five key challenges Australian CFOs will face by 2026

Australian CFOs face a turbulent 2026, juggling AI integration, cost pressures, talent gaps, new ESG rules and fragile supply chains.

By Scott Wiltshire • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Amazon launches Spend Visibility tool for Aussie firms
Software-as-a-Service

Amazon launches Spend Visibility tool for Aussie firms

Amazon Business has rolled out Spend Visibility in Australia, giving Business Prime members real-time dashboards to track corporate purchasing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
SEK adopts Scanmarket to boost procurement compliance
Document Management

SEK adopts Scanmarket to boost procurement compliance

SEK turns to Scanmarket by Unit4 to centralise procurement data, tighten supplier compliance and cut risk in its regulated operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Sphera & Rolls-Royce publish EPDs for mtu generators
Risk & Compliance

Sphera & Rolls-Royce publish EPDs for mtu generators

Sphera and Rolls-Royce Power Systems have issued new environmental product declarations for two mtu backup generator sets on Environdec.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
ICS.AI unveils public sector AI model, promises guaranteed savings
Marketing Technologies

ICS.AI unveils public sector AI model, promises guaranteed savings

ICS.AI launches UK public sector AI model promising guaranteed savings, citing Derby City Council's projected GBP £12 million benefit.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Avetta launches digital tool to tackle modern slavery
Supply Chain

Avetta launches digital tool to tackle modern slavery

Avetta rolls out digital ESG social audit in Australia to help companies tackle modern slavery risks in supply chains amid tighter rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026