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Gong tops USD $500 million ARR as growth accelerates
Customer Relationship Management

Gong tops USD $500 million ARR as growth accelerates

Half of the Fortune 10 now use the platform as Gong crosses USD $500 million in ARR after a tenth straight quarter of faster growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Australia & New Zealand brands lead APAC in agentic AI
Digital Transformation

Australia & New Zealand brands lead APAC in agentic AI

But data quality and integration are slowing deployment, as most brands in Australia and New Zealand remain unable to scale agentic AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Xero rolls out Anthropic integration to all subscribers
Data Protection

Xero rolls out Anthropic integration to all subscribers

Small businesses can now query live Xero data in Claude as the accounting group widens its AI push to 4.5 million subscribers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Xero launches live Claude integration for customers
Data Protection

Xero launches live Claude integration for customers

Small businesses can now ask Claude for live cash and invoice data from Xero without leaving their accounting records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Rock MS launches Bedrock mobile app for solicitors
Document Management

Rock MS launches Bedrock mobile app for solicitors

Legal professionals can now access case files, notes and calendars on the move as Rock MS brings Bedrock to Apple and Android devices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Tanium & ServiceNow launch autonomous IT product
Digital Transformation

Tanium & ServiceNow launch autonomous IT product

Live endpoint data will now feed ServiceNow workflows, aiming to cut incident response times and automate patching across large fleets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Digital Transformation

Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment

Higher AI returns appear to hinge on redesigning jobs and skills, as Gartner found layoffs alone did not boost investment performance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
ANZ firms shift cloud workloads to private & hybrid
Private Cloud

ANZ firms shift cloud workloads to private & hybrid

Cybersecurity and AI demands are pushing most Australian and New Zealand firms to move workloads back from public cloud to private or hybrid systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI
Software-as-a-Service

Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI

Analysts are increasingly backing Boomi as buyers seek one platform to govern data, APIs and AI as pilots move into production.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
AI response management lifts revenue, says Responsive
Digital Transformation

AI response management lifts revenue, says Responsive

Nearly two-thirds of companies using AI in response workflows reported a positive return within a year, the survey found.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
eCommerce AI spending rises as leaders fear readiness gap
Data Protection

eCommerce AI spending rises as leaders fear readiness gap

Despite higher budgets, 73% of eCommerce leaders say their firms are not ready for wider AI use, survey data show.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

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Australian employers raise pay for AI skills, survey finds
Human Capital Management

Australian employers raise pay for AI skills, survey finds

AI skills are pushing up salaries across Australian workplaces, with employers struggling to price talent amid fierce competition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Innovation City launches on-chain business identities
Smart Cities

Innovation City launches on-chain business identities

Banks and regulators can now verify Ras Al Khaimah free zone companies in seconds, as paper licences are replaced on-chain.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Australian small business sales rise 7.2% in Q1 2026
Partner Programmes

Australian small business sales rise 7.2% in Q1 2026

Momentum stayed firm for Australian small businesses in the March quarter, as sales, jobs and wages all rose despite higher fuel costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Atlas warns of AI reputation breach for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Atlas warns of AI reputation breach for businesses

Incorrect AI responses are already steering customers away, with Atlas finding factual errors in most brand profiles across major platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
Data Protection

360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments

As personal data risks rise, the security firm is adding leadership to push enterprise growth and broaden its revenue push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
Software-as-a-Service

TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift

The Italian software group is betting on continuity as it turns to AI-led growth, after posting EUR 1.15 billion in revenue last year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026