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Ramp launches AI-native Stack for accountants at firms

Accountancy firms could cut month-end close work by half on some clients, as the new system automates reconciliations, entries and reviews.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Semiconductors

US launches regional semiconductor training network

The move aims to plug a projected shortfall of up to 157,000 workers by 2030 as chip factories expand across the country.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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Data Analytics

EY finds CFOs lack influence over investment choices

Many finance chiefs still struggle to shape strategy, as EY found only a quarter lead investment calls and few are seen as value partners.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Today

Disaster Recovery

UK firms hit by cyber incidents at record 77% rate

British businesses are recovering slowly from attacks, with fewer than half back to normal within 10 days despite rapid detection.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

North America leads finance teams in AI workflow use

Scattered data and stricter rules are slowing rivals, while 37% of North American finance teams already use AI in multi-step workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Disaster Recovery

Visibility can shield you against $15k/min downtime

Blind spots in monitoring are pushing outage bills higher, with Splunk estimating average downtime now costs USD $15,000 a minute.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

Ultimo adds AI digital workers for maintenance teams

Industrial maintenance teams could save time on routine planning and safety tasks as Ultimo rolls out AI tools through Microsoft Teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Cloud Security

Cybanetix launches managed AI service for business risk

Businesses adopting AI now face a single service aimed at filling gaps in governance, monitoring and incident response across workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Blockchain

OVHcloud sees blockchain aiding enterprise security

Knowledge gaps and sustainability concerns are still holding back wider adoption, even as 73% of Web3 professionals back blockchain for enterprise security.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

OurSQL Foundation launches to back MySQL community

For users and vendors, the new body offers a neutral forum to coordinate MySQL development and keep the database relevant.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Analytics

Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises

Australian and New Zealand mid-sized firms will gain faster deployments and real-time people, payroll and finance insights from Workday GO.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

BoodleBox named EdTech Start-Up of the Year at ETIH

The recognition bolsters confidence in BoodleBox as colleges and universities weigh transparent AI tools against concerns over governance and classroom use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago