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Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes
Crypto

Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes

Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
BDO Canada unveils AI Vision 2030 to boost productivity
Data Protection

BDO Canada unveils AI Vision 2030 to boost productivity

BDO Canada launches AI Vision 2030 to embed agentic AI across its operations and client services, targeting long-standing productivity gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

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Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds
Manufacturing

Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds

Economic pressures are outweighing climate goals for many firms, even as two-thirds of supply chain leaders say they are cutting impact.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
Digital Transformation

Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer

Poor master data can leave firms overpaying duties, missing sustainability targets and struggling to trace suppliers as tariffs shift.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Software-as-a-Service

AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge

Boardroom focus shifted to war risk in Q1, with Iran mentions jumping as chief executives kept AI at the top of the agenda.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Digital Transformation

5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026

AI shopping agents, stricter sustainability rules and tougher cross-border compliance are set to reshape online retail by 2026.

By Bobby Joseph • 7 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026

Inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risk will erode the value of a forecast 9.3% rise in Asia Pacific technology spending next year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
East West adds Thai motor plant to bypass US tariffs
DevOps

East West adds Thai motor plant to bypass US tariffs

East West opens Thai motor plant with CBM to expand Asian capacity and give OEMs a tariff-friendly route for US-bound shipments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity
Robotics

Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity

Warehouse automation shifts from a discretionary cost play to a strategic necessity as labour shortages and weak productivity squeeze ANZ firms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
AI is key to smarter shelves in the UK retail stores
Data Analytics

AI is key to smarter shelves in the UK retail stores

AI‑driven planograms, AR tools and image recognition are reshaping UK store shelves, cutting costly stock gaps and boosting loyalty.

By Marine Bibal • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Distributors stockpile as Phocas flags planning gaps
Data Analytics

Distributors stockpile as Phocas flags planning gaps

Distributors stockpile more inventory as a Phocas report warns planning gaps and data limits are raising costs and operational complexity.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026

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Agiloft launches Astra AI contract platform with free tier
Data Protection

Agiloft launches Astra AI contract platform with free tier

A free entry point could speed adoption of contract AI as teams weigh sensitive data controls against rising compliance and commercial risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
QBE Asia flags rising marine risks across shipping
Supply Chain

QBE Asia flags rising marine risks across shipping

Rising storms, labour shortages and cargo fires are increasing costs and disruption for Asian shipping firms, QBE warns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Nectr launches cheaper electricity rates in NSW, Qld
Digital Transformation

Nectr launches cheaper electricity rates in NSW, Qld

Households and businesses in New South Wales and Queensland could cut power bills as the retailer pitches some plans below benchmark prices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Singapore firms boost AI, sovereign cloud as security rises
Unified Communications

Singapore firms boost AI, sovereign cloud as security rises

Singapore enterprises ramp up generative and agentic AI while sovereign cloud spend climbs amid digital sovereignty and security fears.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
US small firms see sales slow but invoice payments rise
Data Analytics

US small firms see sales slow but invoice payments rise

US small firms saw sales growth sink to a two-year low in late 2025, even as invoice payments sped up and cash flow pressures eased.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Levanta unifies creator & affiliate tools for Shopify
Marketing Technologies

Levanta unifies creator & affiliate tools for Shopify

Levanta's new Shopify integration unifies creator and affiliate programmes across Shopify, Amazon and Walmart to streamline tracking and payouts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026