Procurement stories
Free access to contract AI could let legal and finance teams spot risk, missed discounts and compliance gaps without an upfront purchase.
Hospitals and design-led workplaces in Asia-Pacific can now buy Snom's D8xx phones in white, with antibacterial housing and unchanged specs.
The shift could see startup tools reach PepsiCo's operations faster, as the group narrows its APAC scheme to suppliers ready for rollout.
More than 300 AI agents are now cutting turnaround times, routine HR queries and maintenance delays across the steelmaker’s global operations.
Rising AI workloads are forcing data centre operators to curb power and cooling costs as global electricity use heads towards 1,000 terawatt-hours.
In-house legal teams can now check contract wording against case law and statutes without leaving the Luminance workflow, after a LexisNexis tie-up.
Customers in mining and energy will get tighter links between maintenance planning, sourcing and supply agreements after the acquisition.
AWS users can now run GitLab Duo Agent Platform inference through Amazon Bedrock, keeping AI workflows inside existing controls and budgets.
European firms can now keep password data in Amsterdam, easing GDPR worries as Passpack adds local-language support for six markets by May 2026.
Economic pressures are outweighing climate goals for many firms, even as two-thirds of supply chain leaders say they are cutting impact.
Retailers could cut manual sourcing time as the tool uses network data to rank suppliers by category fit and performance.
Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.
Executives may gain earlier warnings on costs and operational risks as Dcycle’s new AI system joins financial, supplier and ESG data.
Better visibility across procurement and logistics has helped the electronics maker cut delays and lift touchless invoices to 87%.
Boards at Canadian technology firms face rising financial and regulatory pressure as extreme weather, AI power demand and disclosure rules intensify.
Grid security checks at the Dutch operator now run at least ten times faster, easing congestion analysis and outage planning as demand grows.
National resellers will gain local stock and support as Multimedia Technology adds Cygnett’s portable power range to its Australian line-up.
A free entry point could speed adoption of contract AI as teams weigh sensitive data controls against rising compliance and commercial risks.
Digital standards are now shaping cloud security, AI governance and connected devices as BSI marks its 125th anniversary.
Fees are under pressure as two-thirds of service providers say clients want more for less and expect AI to cut costs.
