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Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks
Software-as-a-Service

Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks

Beauty and wellness operators can now cut manual bookkeeping as financial data flows straight from Fresha into Xero and QuickBooks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
The Gentlemen tops ransomware rankings in Q2 review
Malware

The Gentlemen tops ransomware rankings in Q2 review

Ransomware activity stayed elevated in Q2, with 2,252 named victims and The Gentlemen overtaking Qilin to top the rankings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday
Sage adds GoCardless Pay by Bank to accounting software
Software-as-a-Service

Sage adds GoCardless Pay by Bank to accounting software

Small firms can now collect one-off invoice payments faster, with automatic reconciliation aimed at easing cash flow and admin work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
YouLend & Just Eat Takeaway pass €150m in financing
Fintech

YouLend & Just Eat Takeaway pass €150m in financing

Restaurants across seven European markets have repeatedly tapped platform lending as the YouLend-Just Eat Takeaway scheme tops EUR €150 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
AI reshapes leadership & customer service, say execs
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes leadership & customer service, say execs

Many organisations are still testing AI in pilots, as executives say trust, governance and measurable results now matter more than hype.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery
Digital Transformation

AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery

Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Yesterday
Airties names telecoms veterans to board & C-suite
Customer Experience

Airties names telecoms veterans to board & C-suite

Broadband operators could gain from new leadership as Airties adds Bell Canada and Cisco veterans to guide growth and partnerships.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
AI leaders urge pragmatic adoption beyond the hype
Data Protection

AI leaders urge pragmatic adoption beyond the hype

Adoption is stalling where firms lack clean data, strong workflows and guardrails, raising risks in retail, healthcare and IT.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Modulr appoints Jakub Zmuda & Mark Buitenhek for Europe
Fintech

Modulr appoints Jakub Zmuda & Mark Buitenhek for Europe

The payments firm is strengthening its European governance as it targets further growth across the region after reaching profitability last year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
European SMBs lead peers in AI execution, study says
Data Analytics

European SMBs lead peers in AI execution, study says

Most SMBs remain stuck in AI pilots, but European firms are turning tools into routine operations faster than peers, the study found.

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

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Wagepoint launches WagePro+ for Canadian accountants
Software-as-a-Service

Wagepoint launches WagePro+ for Canadian accountants

Growing compliance costs are pushing Canadian firms to treat payroll as a recurring revenue stream, as Wagepoint adds partner support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Intruder launches AI pentesting for web apps on demand
Cloud Security

Intruder launches AI pentesting for web apps on demand

Smaller firms can now run web app pentests in hours, as Intruder's AI service cuts costs to a fraction of manual reviews.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
TBC Uzbekistan wins four Euromoney awards for excellence
Fintech

TBC Uzbekistan wins four Euromoney awards for excellence

Broadening its appeal beyond consumer banking, the lender has surpassed 6 million monthly users as digital adoption accelerates in Uzbekistan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds
Human Capital Management

London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds

London's labour market is recovering, with small firms hiring again as AI use and confidence among workers outpace the UK average.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Salesforce launches SMB Growth Kit for India businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce launches SMB Growth Kit for India businesses

Smaller firms in India could cut manual work and unify sales, messaging and reporting within six weeks under the new bundled offer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Robotic Marketer launches all-in-one marketing platform
Software-as-a-Service

Robotic Marketer launches all-in-one marketing platform

By tying strategy to revenue outcomes, the platform aims to help mid-sized firms prove marketing's return and cut tool sprawl.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang
Data Protection

Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang

Small firms risk being left behind in the AI rush unless policymakers back training, data protection and fairer rules, Hoang told Congress.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
PFU launches ScanSnap Camera for mobile document scanning
Document Management

PFU launches ScanSnap Camera for mobile document scanning

The free feature widens access to document scanning on phones, giving home users and small firms a lower-cost route to digitisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago