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Software switch regret weighs on SMB growth, survey finds
Software-as-a-Service

Software switch regret weighs on SMB growth, survey finds

Tech costs are eating into growth for most SMBs that regret switching software, with hidden charges and delays adding to the strain.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Global Stories

Cloud stories

Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion
EduTech

Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion

The expansion will more than double Databricks’ UK and Ireland headcount as it courts AI talent and deepens ties with major customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Garney adopts Hyland for SAP SuccessFactors in HR shift
Document Management

Garney adopts Hyland for SAP SuccessFactors in HR shift

HR teams at Garney will get direct access to employee records in SAP SuccessFactors, cutting manual handling as the builder modernises records management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Backup plans still leave gaps in recovery readiness
Data Protection

Backup plans still leave gaps in recovery readiness

Many UK organisations still cannot prove they can restore vital systems quickly if ransomware, cloud outages or device failures strike.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
BDO & Microsoft pilot agentic AI blueprint for firms
Digital Transformation

BDO & Microsoft pilot agentic AI blueprint for firms

Many firms still stall at proof of concept, as the pilot aims to turn agentic AI into a repeatable blueprint for everyday workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Oracle launches restaurant operations platform for chains
Data Analytics

Oracle launches restaurant operations platform for chains

Pressure on restaurant chains to cut costs is driving demand for software that links finance, stock and scheduling across sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Oracle NetSuite adds AI tools for safer data access
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle NetSuite adds AI tools for safer data access

Customers will be able to link their own AI assistants to NetSuite data and workflows with tighter controls over access and permissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads
Data Analytics

Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads

The new feature gives accounting firms visibility into workloads as talent shortages and rising client demand make staffing harder to scale.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
JFrog & iZeno expand AI security tools in Southeast Asia
Customer Relationship Management

JFrog & iZeno expand AI security tools in Southeast Asia

Enterprises in Southeast Asia will get tighter control over software and AI assets as iZeno begins distributing JFrog’s security tools immediately.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops
Software-as-a-Service

SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops

The deal will give SAP tools to clean up mixed enterprise data, helping customers feed more reliable records into AI agents and analytics.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief
Digital Transformation

Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief

The appointment is aimed at expanding Smart Communications' partner network to speed growth in regulated-industry markets and widen customer reach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud stories

Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth
Data Analytics

Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth

The children’s audio platform says a single finance and inventory system has improved forecasting and stock planning as annual revenue topped GBP £100 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Lush UK cuts invoice processing time with Quadient
Digital Transformation

Lush UK cuts invoice processing time with Quadient

Finance staff at Lush UK now process more than 4,000 supplier invoices a month faster after automating accounts payable with Quadient and Xero.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
Network Infrastructure

KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders

KPMG Canada urges tech chiefs to sharpen data, AI and cloud execution as a survey of 150 executives flags gaps in scaling and returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Workday expands into Vietnam with partner-led push
Digital Transformation

Workday expands into Vietnam with partner-led push

Vietnamese firms seeking finance and HR systems gain new local support as Workday adds nearly 300 staff through five partners.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Multiplex starts construction on NEXTDC's S4 Sydney
Hyperscale

Multiplex starts construction on NEXTDC's S4 Sydney

The 350MW facility is expected to bring about 1,800 jobs at peak as demand for AI computing and cloud services drives expansion in Western Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network
Digital Transformation

Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network

Australian partners now have wider access to Samsung rugged phones and tablets, with Ingram Micro extending reach into government and frontline sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026