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Adobe unveils Firefly AI assistant to streamline creative workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe unveils Firefly AI assistant to streamline creative workflows

The tool could save creators time by handling multi-step edits across Photoshop, Premiere and other Adobe apps, while keeping files editable.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
TraqCheck raises $8 million to expand AI HR platform
Fintech

TraqCheck raises $8 million to expand AI HR platform

The funding will help TraqCheck hire in the UK and broaden its AI tools for sourcing, screening and verification across employers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Qlik adds AI agents in order to turn analytics into action
Data Analytics

Qlik adds AI agents in order to turn analytics into action

Customers can now move from insight to execution as Qlik expands its agentic analytics tools with prediction, automation and third-party AI access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Amex GBT adds AI to Egencia & links Concur Expense
Unified Communications

Amex GBT adds AI to Egencia & links Concur Expense

Travellers and finance teams can now move receipts and booking data into expense reports almost instantly, cutting manual reconciliation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
GreyOrange launches AI simulator for warehouse planning
Robotics

GreyOrange launches AI simulator for warehouse planning

It aims to help warehouse operators cut the risk of costly retrofits by testing automation and labour scenarios before spending capital.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Unified Communications

Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift

The new system aims to help businesses turn stalled generative AI pilots into measurable returns by unifying customer data and oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief
Software-as-a-Service

Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief

The hire signals a sharper push into overseas growth as the AI customer service software group deepens partnerships in the US and beyond.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens
Unified Communications

Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens

Direct use is boosting trust in conversational AI, with 82% of active users reporting measurable value and many still wary of deployment costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy
Data Analytics

Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy

Businesses risk wasting AI budgets on polite interfaces when the bigger gains come from linking systems, data and workflows directly.

By Adrian Randall • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Anaxi, Carnegie Mellon study AI data value, revenue models
Marketing Technologies

Anaxi, Carnegie Mellon study AI data value, revenue models

As generative tools displace search, the partnership will test how AI datasets are priced and how platforms can balance advertising with subscriptions.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles
Digital Transformation

Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles

The voice AI company is scaling after fresh funding, as new executives aim to deepen ties with enterprise clients across retail and healthcare.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Apr 2026
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
Digital Transformation

AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change

Younger travellers are already using AI for planning, but direct bookings still depend on live inventory and real-time data.

By Mike Putman • 11 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Keyloop buys Motortech.ai to boost Fusion AI tools
Digital Transformation

Keyloop buys Motortech.ai to boost Fusion AI tools

Dealers could cut missed leads as an always-on chatbot from Motortech.ai is folded into Keyloop's Fusion retail platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Salesforce adds Slackbot features to boost CRM work
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce adds Slackbot features to boost CRM work

The update could save sales staff hours on admin by letting Slackbot log calls, update CRM records and trigger workflows from chat.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

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Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution
Software-as-a-Service

Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution

The deal could ease strain on understaffed call centres by automating routine non-emergency calls and redirecting escalations to 911 staff.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Why robust AI governance is key to building trust in agentic AI systems in FY2027
Digital Transformation

Why robust AI governance is key to building trust in agentic AI systems in FY2027

Poor governance could expose Australian firms to legal, reputational and operational risks as they deploy autonomous AI agents at scale.

By Sreeni Unnamatla • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Parcelhero adds AI support chat for round-the-clock help
Unified Communications

Parcelhero adds AI support chat for round-the-clock help

Customers can now get round-the-clock parcel help as the courier comparison site blends an AI chatbot with live agents and unified case tracking.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Genesis Energy completes four-month systems overhaul
DevOps

Genesis Energy completes four-month systems overhaul

Thousands of Genesis Energy customers should see faster billing and better service after a compressed four-month overhaul of core systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026