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Gartner forecasts AI spending to hit USD $64bn in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner forecasts AI spending to hit USD $64bn in 2026

Enterprise buyers are demanding clearer returns and tighter controls as global AI spending is forecast to jump to USD $64 billion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services
Robotics

Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services

The recognition reflects rising demand for safer, production-ready AI in robotics and industry, where testing and reliability now matter most.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Netchex launches AI HR teammates for deskless workers
Software-as-a-Service

Netchex launches AI HR teammates for deskless workers

Frontline employers could cut payroll errors and admin time as the early access rollout targets hotels, clinics and other deskless workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Google named Gartner conversational AI leader again
Digital Transformation

Google named Gartner conversational AI leader again

Enterprises are turning to AI agents that can handle complex service requests, raising the stakes for vendors competing on reliability and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Robotics

NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI

The designation highlights a fast-growing industrial AI market as enterprises look for systems that cut defects, downtime and latency.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
IDeaS named leader in IDC hospitality revenue study
Software-as-a-Service

IDeaS named leader in IDC hospitality revenue study

Hotel groups are shifting towards systems that link pricing, forecasting and commercial planning as AI and fragmented data reshape revenue management.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Deepfake fraud attacks rise 180% as identity checks fail
Data Protection

Deepfake fraud attacks rise 180% as identity checks fail

Nearly one in 100 failed identity checks now involves deepfake material, as AI-generated fraud threatens banking, payments and online services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Atlassian adds Jira tools for AI-native software teams
Software-as-a-Service

Atlassian adds Jira tools for AI-native software teams

Paid Jira Cloud users will get agent oversight and automation tools as Atlassian seeks to close the gap between AI use and developer productivity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
SnapLogic launches SnapCode for Claude Code integration
Customer Relationship Management

SnapLogic launches SnapCode for Claude Code integration

Enterprises can now let AI coding tools build integrations while keeping deployment, monitoring and security checks inside SnapLogic's platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
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 • Last week
VIVERE Group picks Rimini Street to support SAP ECC
Software-as-a-Service

VIVERE Group picks Rimini Street to support SAP ECC

The move will free VIVERE Group's IT staff to focus on digital transformation as the Indonesian firm avoids a costly SAP S/4HANA upgrade.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI
Software-as-a-Service

IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI

Security and staffing gaps are slowing enterprise rollouts, with networking now emerging as a key bottleneck for agentic AI projects.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Datadog named Gartner observability leader for sixth year
DevOps

Datadog named Gartner observability leader for sixth year

AI and cloud teams are turning to observability tools as Datadog claims Gartner's top execution ranking for the sixth straight year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Grafana Labs named leader in Gartner observability report
Software-as-a-Service

Grafana Labs named leader in Gartner observability report

The ranking underscores rising demand for observability tools as AI workloads add strain to increasingly complex production systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower
Software-as-a-Service

Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower

ServiceNow customers now have a limited first year to decide how to deploy its AI oversight tools before broader access expires.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
GK expands open retail platform with DevHub & AI tools
Digital Transformation

GK expands open retail platform with DevHub & AI tools

Retailers could add third-party tools faster as GK opens its CLOUD4RETAIL platform to more partners and prototype app development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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LumApps names Si-Mohamed Said Chief Product Strategy role
Software-as-a-Service

LumApps names Si-Mohamed Said Chief Product Strategy role

The appointment strengthens LumApps' push to turn its AI Employee Hub into routine workplace use as it expands globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago