IT Brief UK - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
United Kingdom

Contract management Stories

UK Stories

Contract management stories

North East tech firms urge closer procurement ties
Supply Chain

North East tech firms urge closer procurement ties

Greater early engagement could help smaller tech firms win public contracts and turn North East procurement into a driver of local growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Global Stories

Contract management stories

Docusign launches PDF editor to streamline contracts
Document Management

Docusign launches PDF editor to streamline contracts

The new desktop app lets legal and sales teams edit PDFs, redacting data and reordering pages before sending contracts for signature.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Gorilla adds AI tools for energy retailers' margins
Software-as-a-Service

Gorilla adds AI tools for energy retailers' margins

Energy retailers could cut margin leakage and speed pricing decisions as Gorilla's new AI features plug into its commercial data engine.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users

The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow

The rollout could speed research and drafting for in-house lawyers while easing pressure from rising regulation and contract volumes.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Plumery launches rescue plan for digital banking exits
Digital Transformation

Plumery launches rescue plan for digital banking exits

Banks facing expensive digital platform exits will get migration support from Plumery, which is waiving licence fees for up to 24 months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Maxio launches Wallets for prepaid credit tracking
Software-as-a-Service

Maxio launches Wallets for prepaid credit tracking

As software vendors shift to usage-based billing, Maxio's new tool aims to cut spreadsheet tracking and help finance teams manage prepaid balances.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
DocuWare prepared for launch of new interface, IDP, AI tool
Software-as-a-Service

DocuWare prepared for launch of new interface, IDP, AI tool

Existing customers will get the redesigned platform free as DocuWare readies AI-driven document search and extraction tools for autumn.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Docusign's next move: Own the contract, not just the signature
Document Management

Docusign's next move: Own the contract, not just the signature

Rapid adoption as Docusign's IAM platform cuts contract delays and turns signed agreements into AI-driven workflows.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month
Flywire expands payments deal with Davidson Hospitality
Software-as-a-Service

Flywire expands payments deal with Davidson Hospitality

The rollout is set to cut fees and manual reconciliation for Davidson Hospitality across 88 hotels and resorts and its event venues.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
S-Docs adds AI tools for regulated Salesforce workflows
Document Management

S-Docs adds AI tools for regulated Salesforce workflows

Regulated Salesforce users can now start document creation and e-signature in AI assistants while approvals and audit trails stay inside Salesforce.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Contract management stories

Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million
Software-as-a-Service

Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million

Procurement teams could cut manual work and spot savings sooner as Aron raises USD $8 million to roll out its AI co-pilot.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last month
HeadFirst Global rebrands as Vertage in AUD $16bn push
Digital Transformation

HeadFirst Global rebrands as Vertage in AUD $16bn push

Customers will keep existing contracts unchanged until 2027 as the new Vertage name rolls out across 11 workforce businesses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Singapore law body adds AI tools to LawNet platform
Digital Transformation

Singapore law body adds AI tools to LawNet platform

More than 75 per cent of Singapore lawyers use LawNet, so the AI upgrade is set to shape legal research, sentencing queries and drafting.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last month
Australian firms lose customers to skilled role gaps
Digital Transformation

Australian firms lose customers to skilled role gaps

Customer service and revenue are taking a hit as Australian employers struggle to fill critical roles, a survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Mayor says 'large chunks' of Wellington council Deloitte report written by AI
Generative AI

Mayor says 'large chunks' of Wellington council Deloitte report written by AI

Public trust in a costly staffing review is being tested after errors and AI use allegations prompted fresh scrutiny of Deloitte's analysis.

By Justin Wong • 2 min read • Last month
How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers
Disaster Recovery

How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers

Manufacturers supplying banks and other regulated firms face tougher contract demands on resilience, cyber risk and continuity as CPS 230 beds in.

By Adam Bowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026