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ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go-to-market lead

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ConnectWise appoints Johannes Kamleitner to lead EMEA go-to-market, aiming to accelerate MSP-focused growth across key European regions.
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KPMG deepens SAP alliance to drive cloud & AI shift

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KPMG wins top-tier SAP strategic partner status to accelerate cloud and AI transformations with a trusted, “AI-first” delivery approach.
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AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years

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AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years, citing rapid client consolidation, lost revenue and an unsustainable path forward.
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Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice

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Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated sectors meet CPS 230-era resilience and third-party risk demands.
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Empathetic AI unveils Empathetic AI Labs, a finance-grade AI agents suite for tax and beyond

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Empathetic AI unveils ‘finance-grade’ agents and a Luna tax copilot, promising explainable, audit-ready automation for accounting teams.
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AudioCodes expands certified voice devices for Webex

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AudioCodes expands its Webex Calling-certified range with new 400HD desk phones and MediaPack gateways to ease cloud and analogue migration.
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Kocho taps Zadara for sovereign AI cloud in VMware shift

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Kocho partners with Zadara for a sovereign AI cloud platform, curbing VMware reliance and scaling Microsoft-aligned, multi-tenant services.
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Lexful launches AI-first IT documentation tool for MSPs

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Lexful unveils an AI-native IT documentation platform for MSPs, aiming to replace static records with automated, contextual knowledge.
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Nebula & Meter partner to scale global network services

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Nebula and Meter team up to speed global rollouts of subscription-based enterprise networks via resellers, promising faster, consistent support.
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Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push

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Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.
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8x8 sees AI customer interactions surge across voice, chat

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8x8 reports triple-digit growth in AI voice and messaging for CX, as contact centres scale automation beyond pilots across channels.
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Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push

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Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.
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Rimini Street urges ERP users to defy upgrade pressure

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Rimini Street urges ERP users to resist vendor upgrade pressure, touting Smart Path and Agentic AI as cheaper, longer-life alternatives.
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Explainer: AI and consulting debate history and impact

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Industry voices are divided on whether AI will diminish consulting roles or augment them by shifting the nature of the work.
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Pure Storage unveils Ambassador tier in EMEA revamp

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Pure Storage launches elite Ambassador tier and solution badges in EMEA, sharpening services-led partner focus on AI, cloud and cyber resilience.
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UK cyber leaders fear sack as stress & burnout rise

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Most senior UK cyber staff fear they could be sacked over a breach, as new research reveals soaring stress, burnout and blame culture.
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Assured, BackBox launch managed network backup service

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Assured teams with BackBox on a managed backup service to automate network and security device configuration recovery after incidents.
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Avanade names Chris Howarth CEO as Caserta joins Microsoft

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Avanade has appointed Chris Howarth as CEO, succeeding Rodrigo Caserta, who departs after 11 years to lead SME and channel for Microsoft.
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Sage boosts X3 ERP with AI copilots & automation tools

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Sage adds AI copilots, finance automation and supply chain intelligence to Sage X3, promising faster insight for mid-sized firms.
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Lander & Rogers opens 2026 LawTech Hub to AI startups

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Lander & Rogers opens applications for its 2026 LawTech Hub, a six‑month, equity‑free accelerator for AI and legal tech startups worldwide.