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TabaPay raises USD $155 million to buy Transact Bank
Fintech

TabaPay raises USD $155 million to buy Transact Bank

A planned bank acquisition could give TabaPay greater control over regulated payment flows as it seeks to broaden services for fintech clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
HPE raises outlook after record revenue & AI demand
Network Security

HPE raises outlook after record revenue & AI demand

Demand for AI infrastructure and networking lifted HPE's backlog to a record, prompting the group to raise its fiscal 2026 and 2027 outlook.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Forrester model flags AI winners & losers in markets
Software-as-a-Service

Forrester model flags AI winners & losers in markets

Labour-heavy services face the biggest squeeze as AI shifts spending towards infrastructure, data management and security, Forrester says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
KIBO launches AI interface for commerce & order management
Software-as-a-Service

KIBO launches AI interface for commerce & order management

Customers can now use a single interface to query live commerce and order data, with model choice designed to reduce dependence on one AI provider.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
Fortinet lifts full-year revenue guidance after strong Q2
Data Protection

Fortinet lifts full-year revenue guidance after strong Q2

Stronger demand for its network security tools sent quarterly revenue up 26 per cent and prompted a higher full-year outlook for the cybersecurity group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Westcon-Comstor survey flags project delays from shortages
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor survey flags project delays from shortages

Project timelines are being stretched as 87% of channel partners move to counter hardware price swings and memory shortages, Westcon-Comstor found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor
Software-as-a-Service

General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor

Access to new capital could help Westcon-Comstor expand its cybersecurity and cloud portfolio after seven straight years of growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Owl Labs launches subscription service for hybrid devices
Software-as-a-Service

Owl Labs launches subscription service for hybrid devices

IT teams can now centrally manage hybrid meeting fleets as Owl Labs adds paid analytics, support and API tools to its devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Coupa launches spend index with MIT Data Science Lab
Manufacturing

Coupa launches spend index with MIT Data Science Lab

Actual procurement data now points to a broad April slowdown, with all five tracked sectors posting month-on-month spend declines.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Europe tech spending to hit USD $1.3 trillion in 2026
Semiconductors

Europe tech spending to hit USD $1.3 trillion in 2026

Infrastructure spending is surging as businesses expand data centres for AI, with Europe's tech outlay set to reach USD $1.3 trillion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Westcon-Comstor lifts sales & profit on software shift
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor lifts sales & profit on software shift

Higher-margin software and services lifted Westcon-Comstor's FY26 sales and profit, with recurring revenue now making up 68% of gross sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

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Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax
Software-as-a-Service

Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax

As states tighten rules on digital goods, the San Francisco startup will use the capital to expand into new industries and add staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Cognida buys Automate platform to boost finance AI
Digital Transformation

Cognida buys Automate platform to boost finance AI

The deal gives Cognida a software foothold in finance automation as businesses demand AI tools that are auditable, controlled and accurate.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
tick9 wins Cin7 Breakthrough Partner Award for 2026
Software-as-a-Service

tick9 wins Cin7 Breakthrough Partner Award for 2026

The award underlines a year of rapid expansion for the East Yorkshire consultancy, which grew headcount from seven to 20 in 12 months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
EcoOnline & J.S. Held join forces on workplace safety
Software-as-a-Service

EcoOnline & J.S. Held join forces on workplace safety

Workers are pushing employers to improve safety, as a new survey found most want more digital tools and clearer crisis plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Optimizely & Deloitte Digital back AI marketing push
Digital Transformation

Optimizely & Deloitte Digital back AI marketing push

Many marketers are struggling to turn AI budgets into measurable growth, prompting a joint offer on workflow, design and operating model change.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Semify launches AI optimisation service for agencies
Digital Transformation

Semify launches AI optimisation service for agencies

Agencies can now measure brand visibility in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews as Semify adds white-label reporting for local business clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026