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ConstructConnect launches AI takeoff boost for estimators

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ConstructConnect rolls out Google Cloud-powered Takeoff Boost to cut hours from estimators' plan tracing with AI-generated measurements.
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Sage launches HCM platform for mid-market businesses

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Sage adds cloud HR and payroll tools to Intacct, with construction-specific features and an AI agent to help mid-market firms cut manual work.
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Scotiabank launches AI home energy advice tool in Canada

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Scotiabank rolls out AI home energy advice for Canadians, pairing retrofit estimates and rebate guidance with virtual coaching and financing options.
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1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval

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1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval, extending its FedRAMP High platform to mission-critical defence workloads and partner access.
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Vistra & G-P launch unified path for global hiring

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Vistra and G-P unveil a single-contract route to shift firms smoothly from EOR hiring to fully fledged entities in overseas markets.
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Wagepoint adds timesheets & mobile app for payroll

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Wagepoint rolls out built-in timesheets and a new mobile app, aiming to simplify payroll and time tracking for small Canadian businesses.
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Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.
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David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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After losing his job, David Owasi grew OutreachGenius into an AI call-handler for trades - and now has his sights set on space technology.
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Fluke unveils CertiFibre Max for dense AI data centres

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Fluke Networks launches CertiFibre Max test set to speed high-density fibre certification in AI-driven data centres and cloud networks.
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BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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BRKZ has secured a USD $30 million loan to expand its financing solutions and support the growth of Saudi Arabia's booming construction sector.
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Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Check Point unveils Enterprise Browser for Harmony SASE, enhancing Zero Trust security on unmanaged devices used by contractors and BYOD users worldwide.
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Secureframe gains early FedRAMP 20x approval, streamlines compliance

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Secureframe becomes one of the first to gain FedRAMP 20x approval, enhancing cloud security compliance and easing government contractors' regulatory burdens.
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HammerTech launches AI tools to streamline construction safety admin

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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HammerTech launches HammerTech Intelligence, AI tools designed to automate construction site safety admin and provide real-time insights for contractors.
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Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Remote expands its AI-powered payroll platform to support over 100 countries, streamlining payments and HR for businesses with global teams.
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Netskope unveils enhanced enterprise browser for BYOD security

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Netskope has unveiled enhancements to its Enterprise Browser, aimed at securing access for unmanaged devices and temporary workers to corporate data.
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BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.