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Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms
Software-as-a-Service

Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms

Firms in regulated sectors could clear conflicts and screen deals faster as Intapp ties its new AI tool to internal rules and records.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
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 • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
CMMI launches AI maturity model for governance teams
Digital Transformation

CMMI launches AI maturity model for governance teams

Stricter EU rules are pushing firms to prove AI is governed properly, as the new CMMI AIM framework adds assessments and certification.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
AI shifts from hype to resilient business infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

AI shifts from hype to resilient business infrastructure

Boards are now judging AI on resilience and return on investment as firms embed it in security, tax and finance workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Australia & New Zealand lead in agentic AI adoption
Airlines

Australia & New Zealand lead in agentic AI adoption

Consumers in Australia and New Zealand are facing longer waits and repeated handovers as companies rush to deploy agentic AI, Genesys found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Devolutions & Telegraph Ventures back Mizo in AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Devolutions & Telegraph Ventures back Mizo in AI push

The minority stake should help Mizo speed up AI ticket automation for managed service providers seeking to cut frontline support costs and delays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Litera relaunches as one legal AI platform for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Litera relaunches as one legal AI platform for firms

Law firms are being offered a single AI system for drafting, review and business development as Litera folds its products into one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
MindBridge names Maziarz Chief Product & Marketing Officer
Software-as-a-Service

MindBridge names Maziarz Chief Product & Marketing Officer

Demand for AI oversight tools is rising as finance teams automate more processes, prompting MindBridge to expand its leadership structure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
NIIT Learning tops Fosway AI market assessment again
Digital Transformation

NIIT Learning tops Fosway AI market assessment again

Rising pressure on learning leaders to prove AI returns has kept NIIT Learning at the top of Fosway's digital learning assessment for a second year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Professional services stories

Firm360 launches AutoPrep for tax return automation
Software-as-a-Service

Firm360 launches AutoPrep for tax return automation

Tax season staff could save hours as extracted client data is pushed straight into return systems, reducing manual rekeying and errors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Tax Systems rebrands as Alphatax in AI tax compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Tax Systems rebrands as Alphatax in AI tax compliance

Customers will keep the same products and contacts as the tax software group unifies its brand around a better-known name.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
University of Southern Queensland modernises IT platform
Virtualisation

University of Southern Queensland modernises IT platform

The university has cut its infrastructure footprint by 52 per cent after moving core learning, portal and ERP systems to Nutanix Cloud Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Microsoft backs Australian Government AI framework
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft backs Australian Government AI framework

Backing from a major tech investor strengthens Canberra's push for central AI rules as businesses seek clarity and Australians weigh safeguards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Fieldguide & Grant Thornton expand AI risk partnership
Software-as-a-Service

Fieldguide & Grant Thornton expand AI risk partnership

The move could speed SOX and fraud risk work for US clients as Grant Thornton Advisors embeds Fieldguide's AI platform across its advisory practice.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
UK accountants could add GBP £463,000 from clients
Data Analytics

UK accountants could add GBP £463,000 from clients

Existing client relationships could be worth far more as UK firms miss demand for extra advice and support, Ravical found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
British Business Bank backs Soho Square fund with GBP £50m
Small Business

British Business Bank backs Soho Square fund with GBP £50m

The deal is aimed at plugging a funding gap for established UK SMEs seeking expansion money without surrendering control to buyout investors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Australian tech leaders hail AI shift to core business
Digital Transformation

Australian tech leaders hail AI shift to core business

Australian firms are increasingly using AI in day-to-day operations, with leaders saying data quality and human oversight now matter more than pilot projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AML Partners signs 300 firms as property rules tighten
Real estate

AML Partners signs 300 firms as property rules tighten

Smaller agencies face steep new compliance costs as Australia widens anti-money laundering rules to property businesses ahead of a 29 July deadline.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026